IXL Product Manager

IXL Learning•San Mateo, CA

24d•$130,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking experienced Product Managers to join our growing team. Our flagship product is already the go-to solution and widely loved by many, and our product team is at the forefront of making the IXL experience even better for future generations of learners. Product management at IXL starts with a passion for making a lasting impact on 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. #LI-TB1 As we grow to serve a larger and more complex customer base, we remain dedicated to evolving our products leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve seemingly intractable problems in education. In this role, you will identify opportunities to thoughtfully elevate the product experience, positioning IXL as a holistic solution and partner for student, teacher and district-level success. You will work collaboratively across many teams including Engineering, Visual Design, Marketing, and more to deliver effective, impactful product offerings that our users confidently trust to turn some of today’s biggest educational challenges into learning success. 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 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!

Nice To Haves

Classroom/teaching experience is a plus

Responsibilities

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