STEM Programs Manager
About The Position
The STEM Programs Manager leads the implementation of STEM programs, products and services that support learners from low-income and historically marginalized communities in becoming problem-solvers with a strong sense of STEM identity. This role manages contractors and volunteers, supports implementation of The Tech Challenge product lifecycle, and coordinates a cross-functional team to build products and services aligned to STEM. The role works closely with counterparts from R&D, product marketing, and operations to ensure products are continually improving and responsive to learner needs. This exempt role reports to the Senior Director of Learning Products.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in design thinking, project-based learning, learning science, and/or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM field, or related experience required.
- Strong knowledge of design challenge learning, adult learning theory, and modern instructional design approaches.
- Experience managing complex programs and/or large scale events required.
- Experience managing staff and/or volunteer roles and responsibilities.
- Experience tracking tasks and timelines using software (Asana, Trello, etc.).
- Ability to synthesize student feedback and data into actionable program and product improvements.
- Excellent communication skills across diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Product management
- Co-design and manage the product roadmap for STEM products including product definition and contribute to re-branding
- Translate organization, educator, and student needs into clear product requirements and user stories
- Define success criteria and monitor key performance indicators related to learner engagement, achievement, and satisfaction
- Manage program budget and resource allocation
- External Relationships
- Develop and maintain relationships with schools, districts, parent and education organizations, and other stakeholders to support recruitment and collaboration
- Manage and motivate volunteer committees to support successful program implementation
- Learner-Centered Design
- Serve as the voice of the learner in product development, leveraging feedback, usability testing, and analytics
- Collaborate with R&D, instructional designers and partnership managers to ensure solutions are routed in evidence-based learning design
- Ensure all products meet accessibility, inclusivity, and usability standards
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with R&D, partner success, and operations teams to deliver features on time and within scope
- Work closely with The Tech Interactive, implementation partners, and partner education organizations to ensure products align with The Tech’s educational philosophy, pedagogical principles, and learner needs
- Support marketing, training, and adoption strategies to drive learner engagement
- Continuous Improvement
- Monitor and evaluate product performance, collecting insights to inform iterative improvements
- Stay informed on industry trends, edtech innovations, and student engagement practices
- Recommend enhancements that better balance learner impact with scalability and efficiency
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
