Associate Product Manager (San Mateo, CA)

IXL Learning, a leading edtech company with products used by 14 million students worldwide, is seeking strong analytical thinkers and creative problem solvers to join IXL's Associate Product Manager program. This role is designed to offer new grads the opportunity to engage deeply with multiple product areas and to help them develop robust skill-sets around product design and project management, while executing at a high level to ship features to millions of learners and educators.

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. Team members take products from initial brainstorm to final launch and beyond, putting our users first in all that we do, and working 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.

Launch your product management career 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 office with a hybrid work schedule.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Deeply understand and advocate for the needs of our student, teacher, and parent users
• Gather requirements and clarify goals for new projects
• Consider user needs and product strategy to make feature design decisions
• Produce clear written specifications for all feature functionality and user flows
• Collaborate with visual designers to create innovative, clean user interfaces
• Work with engineers to align technical designs and decisions with product needs
• Do whatever it takes to develop features and deliver value to our users

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or a related field
• Demonstrated technical abilities; some coursework or experience in computer programming and web technologies 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
• Curiosity, open-mindedness, and an unfailingly positive attitude
• 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

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION

• Your resume
• A cover letter under 600 words, so that we can get to know you better

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.

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

IXL Learning is a leading educational technology company on a big mission: creating innovative learning experiences that help all learners reach their full potential. IXL's comprehensive curriculum and insightful analytics help more than 900,000 teachers deliver personalized instruction, and empower over 14 million students to achieve new learning milestones every day.