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Associate Product Manager

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IXL Learning

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

0%
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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