3-5 years of product management experience in K-8 edtech sector
Understanding of stakeholders' needs including teachers, administrators, and students
Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills
Familiarity with current edtech trends and practices
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Knowledge of WCAG and Accessibility standards
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
Represent various platform modules accessed by millions
Gather requirements and provide guidance for digital products
Communicate status of ongoing and future work to stakeholders
Document feedback and team decisions methodically
Advocate for user needs in discussions with stakeholders
Train internal teams on digital product functionalities
Benefits
Onsite work at New Rochelle, NY
Opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams
Involvement in innovative product development
Engagement with a user-focused design process
Ability to influence educational outcomes through product enhancements
Full Job Description
This position is onsite at our New Rochelle, NY office.
Position Purpose
The Product Manager, Interactive Content will work with content developers and digital content designers to advise on utilizing interactive technology and platform features to deliver content creatively while maintaining instructional intent. They will become an expert on current platform capabilities for delivering content so they can properly advise on the best transformation of content to deliver innovative, customer-focused products meant to enhance teacher instruction and enrich the student learning experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
Intake and prioritize new digital content design projects, defining the best interactive format for the content depending on the user and intended instruction or purpose
Work side-by-side with Digital Designers to prototype content in a clear, engaging manner
Work closely with Platform Product Managers to understand the existing applications used for multiple curriculum products
Clearly communicate the details of completed, in progress, and planned work
Track and document stakeholder feedback and team decisions
Represent the user in stakeholder conversations, communicating and identifying clear ways o representing content digitally
Job Requirements/Skills and Experience
Minimum 3-5 years in product management working in the K-8 edtech space
An understanding of the needs of teachers, administrators, parents/caregivers and students
Familiarity with Pre-K - 6 literacy instruction and digital solutions that support it
Contributor of solutions to interactive and user experience challenges
Knowledge of current ed tech trends and capabilities
Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills, with ability to manage stakeholders
Ability to work effectively and handle multiple projects and teams simultaneously
Understanding of WCAG and Accessibility guidelines
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Problem-solver with ability to think out-of-the-box and empathize with users
Working knowledge of user experience, user interaction, and responsive design across mobile platforms, devices, and products
Experience with Agile development practices
Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000
*The base salary range represents the low and high end of the expected salary range for the position. The base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors such as geographic location, experience, education, and skill level.
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