IXL Product Manager

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.