Full-Time
Associate Product Manager
Dictionary Media Group
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
IXL Learning
501-1,000 employees
Personalized K-12 educational technology platform
Education
Consulting
Compensation Overview
$105k - $140kAnnually
+ Benefits
Mid
San Mateo, CA, USA
Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Communications
SQL
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in a STEM or related field
- At least 2 years of product management, adtech, publishing, or other relevant experience
- Strong analytical skills, evidenced by expertise in and experience with statistical analysis, A/B testing, SQL, and/or Looker
- Growth mindset; you’re excited by challenges and you lead with a can-do attitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with UX principles; you’re obsessed with the user journey and care about providing a top-tier experience
Responsibilities
- Work in tandem with product leaders, UI designers, and engineers to refine product designs, identify solutions, and solidify implementation approaches
- Write and communicate product requirements, conduct reviews of products
- Partner with your engineering team to clear unexpected roadblocks through implementation
- 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
- Develop and strengthen your sense of our users’ learning goals, to better understand and channel user needs during all phases of product development
- Coordinate with teams and leads across functions to share information, seek input, and provide clarity on product and project status
- Juggle multiple, often competing priorities and projects
IXL Learning offers a personalized K-12 curriculum in math, language arts, science, social studies, and Spanish, utilizing real-time analytics and individualized guidance to tailor learning experiences for students. The platform incorporates technology to provide real-time diagnostic tools, ultimately enhancing learning outcomes.
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$510M
Headquarters
San Mateo, California
Founded
1998
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↑ 0%2 year growth
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- IXL Learning's partnerships, such as with Two Rivers Distribution and Lynn Public Schools, expand its reach and impact, providing more opportunities for growth and influence in the education sector.
- The company's continuous innovation, exemplified by the release of new products like the Ultimate Math Workbooks and Takeoff by IXL Math™, demonstrates its commitment to enhancing educational outcomes.
- Participation in high-profile events like the Competency-Based Education Summit showcases IXL Learning's leadership and influence in modern educational practices.
What critics are saying
- The competitive landscape of EdTech requires IXL Learning to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
- The integration of multiple acquisitions, such as Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com, poses challenges in maintaining a cohesive brand and user experience.
What makes IXL Learning unique
- IXL Learning's acquisition of Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com significantly enhances its language and literacy offerings, setting it apart from other educational platforms.
- The integration of Rosetta Stone's immersive language learning methods with IXL's personalized learning platform provides a unique, comprehensive educational experience.
- IXL Learning's extensive range of workbooks and online resources, designed by educational experts, ensures a seamless connection between virtual and offline learning, which is a rare feature among competitors.
Benefits
100% paid medical, dental, and vision
Matching 401K retirement plan
Flexible paid time off and sick days