
Associate Product Manager (Dictionary Media Group)
IXL Learning
Job description
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Work in tandem with product leaders, UI designers, and engineers to refine product designs, identify solutions, and solidify implementation approaches
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Write and communicate product requirements, conduct reviews of products
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Partner with your engineering team to clear unexpected roadblocks through implementation
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Gain domain knowledge in the educational technology, digital advertising, and online publishing spaces broadly, and IXL Learning’s product offerings specifically, with special focus on how we can provide a more delightful user experience across several large products
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Develop and strengthen your sense of our users’ learning goals, to better understand and channel user needs during all phases of product development
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Coordinate with teams and leads across functions to share information, seek input, and provide clarity on product and project status
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Juggle multiple, often competing priorities and projects
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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- Prior experience in EdTech is a bonus
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1-3 years of experience in product management; adtech, publishing, or other relevant experience is a plus
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Growth mindset; you’re excited by challenges and you lead with a can-do attitude
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Familiarity with UX principles; you’re obsessed with the user journey and care about providing a top-tier experience
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BA/BS degree in a STEM or related field
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Proficiency in Spanish and/or French is a bonus
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Strong analytical skills, evidenced by expertise in and experience with statistical analysis, A/B testing, SQL, and/or Looker