IXL Product Manager

IXL Learning • Full-time • Hybrid in San Mateo, California, United States • $130,000 - $180,000 / year • 2h ago

Fast Facts

IXL Learning is seeking an experienced Product Manager to enhance the user experience of its flagship educational products. This role involves collaborating with various teams to develop innovative solutions for real-world educational challenges.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include understanding user needs, building intuitive product flows, collaborating with designers and engineers, managing project schedules, and analyzing data for product decisions.

Skills: Candidates should possess exceptional analytical reasoning, problem-solving, communication skills, project management expertise, and a deep empathy for users in K-12 education.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with at least 5 years of product management experience or a combination of related roles, is preferred.

Location: San Mateo, California, US

Compensation: $130000 - $180000 / Annually

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.

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 the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.

At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.