IXL Associate Product Manager

IXL Learning•San Mateo, CA

61d•$105,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an Associate Product Manager to join our product team. The ideal candidate has some product experience, is a strong analytical thinker and creative problem solver, and is looking for opportunities to deepen their knowledge while meaningfully contributing to the team. #LI-CC1 At IXL Learning, we are dedicated to creating first-of-their-kind products that leverage cutting-edge technologies to solve seemingly intractable problems in education. Millions of users count on us to make learning as effective as can be, so we're looking for exceptional people who are committed to solving the real-world challenges faced by students and teachers around the world. Product management at IXL starts with a passion for making a lasting impact on education. You will help take products from initial brainstorm to final launch and beyond, putting our users first in all that you do. You will work collaboratively across many teams including Engineering, Visual Design, Marketing, and more! Our creative solutions, clean designs, and commitment to quality allow us to deliver effective, compelling products that tackle some of the biggest problems in education today. Take your product management career to the next level at IXL with strong mentorship, executive visibility, and ample opportunities to learn and grow, while making your mark on a product that is beloved by teachers and learners. This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM or a related field
1-3 years of experience in product management or adjacent roles
If you are a 2024 college graduate or a rising college Senior, please apply to our Associate Product Manager, New Grad position
Demonstrated technical abilities; some computer science coursework or programming experience is preferred
Highly developed analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills, with proven success applying them independently
Strong written and spoken communication skills, with an eye to clarity and conciseness
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across teams to make things happen
Enthusiasm for tackling tough problems independently, from assessing high-level goals through to perfecting every detail
Exceptionally organized self-starter, efficient and thrives under pressure
Growth mindset; you're excited by challenges and you possess a can-do attitude
Curiosity, open-mindedness, and an unfailingly positive attitude

Nice To Haves

Interest in design thinking; some coursework or experience in UI/UX design is helpful
Interest in K-12 education! Classroom/teaching experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Deeply understand the needs of our student, teacher, and parent users, and advocate for user experience throughout all phases of product development
Deeply understand IXL's product philosophy and strategy to make feature design and development decisions
Gather context and clarify goals for new projects
Write and communicate product requirements, conduct product reviews
Collaborate with visual designers to co-create effective, engaging product experiences
Partner with your engineering team to align technical designs with product needs and to clear implementation roadblocks
Collaborate with marketing to ensure successful product launches, including crafting product positioning and messaging
Coordinate with teams and leads across functions to share information, seek input, and provide clarity on product and project statuses
Juggle multiple, often competing priorities and projects
Forge strong partnerships with your product lead, designers, engineers, product marketers, and other key stakeholders to ensure the success of your products
Become an expert on the IXL product, and gain domain knowledge in the education space broadly
Do whatever it takes to develop features and deliver value to our users