Product Manager (Education.com)

Education.com is an indispensable resource for tens of millions of parents and teachers, and we know there are many more whose needs we are exceptionally well-positioned to meet

We seek a Product Manager to lead the next exciting phase of growth for Education.com

This Product Manager will draw upon their rich experience with SEO and content strategy to discover and define major opportunities for expanding Education.com’s reach, in close collaboration with company leadership

Product management at IXL starts with a passion for making a lasting impact on education

PM team members take products from initial brainstorming through detailed design to final launch and beyond, putting our users first in all that we do, and working collaboratively across many teams

As Product Manager for Education.com, you’ll work on all facets of the product, diving deep and doing whatever it takes to lead the continued evolution of this already beloved brand

Shape and drive the product roadmap by bringing together SEO, content, and user experience to maximize reach and create a seamless, engaging experience for Education.com users

Design simple yet robust solutions that address customer and business needs and align with broader business strategy; provide detailed written specifications for each solution

Own and evolve our SEO and content strategy, with the goal of helping more people discover and re-engage with our platform

Prioritize and identify issues and opportunities to help better connect users with the resources they are looking for

Work closely with engineers to align technical designs and decisions with product needs

Serve as a problem solver and point of contact, collaborating with and managing an internal cross-functional team to achieve the greatest positive impact for users

Partner with and provide ongoing updates and recommendations to product and company leadership; evolve and iterate the product vision and roadmap to drive success- BA/BS degree in STEM or related field

Ability to work effectively with diverse cross-functional teams that include engineering, design, content, marketing, and product and company leadership

Strong analytical skills - ability to provide high quality, efficient, creative solutions to complex problems

Passion for improving education through technology

Strong written and spoken communication skills, with an eye to clarity and conciseness

An understanding of the K-12 market, including the evolving needs of parents and/or teachers in today’s K-12 environment, strongly preferred

5+ years of experience in product management, including experience owning and driving SEO strategy as part of a product roadmap (in any industry; eg, ecommerce, Q&A sites, content publishers, booking platforms, online communities)

Highly motivated with a resourceful, “figure-it-out” approach