Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
5+ years of product management experience or a mix of product design and project management
Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High degree of user empathy for teachers and learners
Proven project management and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration
Curiosity and a positive attitude
Interest in K-12 education, with classroom experience as a plus
Responsibilities
Understand user needs and advocate for user impact in product development
Build and refine product flows for a seamless user experience
Develop elegant solutions for complex problems aligned with product strategy
Produce clear specifications for feature functionality and user flows
Collaborate with designers to create engaging user interfaces
Align technical designs with product needs alongside engineers
Manage project schedules and ensure timely product enhancements
Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders
Analyze data to inform product decisions
Work with Marketing on product strategy and execution
Deliver value to users through feature development
Benefits
Equity participation
Comprehensive benefits package
Collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional growth
Focus on user-centered product development
Full Job Description
This is a full-time position that requires you to be in our IXL headquarters office in San Mateo, CA. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Deeply understand the needs of our student, teacher, and parent users, and advocate for user impact throughout all phases of prioritization and product development
Build and fine-tune intuitive product flows that create a smooth and seamless user experience; identify, diagnose, and reduce friction
Solve large, complex problems by developing elegant solutions that address user needs and align with broader product strategy
Produce clear, thorough written specification for all feature functionality and user flows
Collaborate with visual designers to create engaging, effective user interfaces
Work with engineers to align technical designs and decisions with product needs
Coordinate and drive execution; manage project schedules and work collaboratively across the development organization (design, engineering, QA) to ensure smooth and timely product enhancements and updates
Anticipate, identify, and communicate project status and risks to key stakeholders, including the senior leadership team
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to inform product decision-making
Work closely with Marketing team on product marketing strategy and execution
Do whatever it takes to develop features and deliver value to our users
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or a related field
5+ years of product management experience, or a combination of product design and project management roles; strong track record of delivering high quality, efficient, creative solutions to tough problems
Exceptional analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communicator, with an eye to clarity and conciseness
High degree of user empathy for teachers and learners, understanding how they will interact with a product and what will and won't appeal to them
Excellent project management and organizational skills, with proven experience leading multiple complex projects simultaneously
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across teams to make things happen
Curiosity, open-mindedness, and an unfailingly positive attitude
Interest in K-12 education! Classroom/teaching experience is a plus
The base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 to $180,000 + equity + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
About IXL Learning
IXL Learning is an education technology company that provides personalized learning experiences for students in grades K-12. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California. IXL Learning offers a variety of products, including IXL, a comprehensive learning platform that covers math, language arts, science, and social studies, as well as other products for specific subjects and grade levels. The company's products are used by millions of students and teachers around the world. IXL Learning is committed to providing high-quality educational resources that help students achieve their full potential.
