Full-Time
Associate Product Manager
Dictionary Media Group
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IXL Learning
5,001-10,000 employees
Interactive learning platform for students
Compensation Overview
$105k - $140kAnnually
Junior, Mid
San Mateo, CA, USA
Full-time position in San Mateo, CA headquarters office.
- 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
- Prior experience in EdTech is a bonus
- Proficiency in Spanish and/or French is a bonus
- 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 is an interactive platform that focuses on making education engaging for students from kindergarten to high school. It provides personalized practice in math and English, featuring over 1,000 skills that align with the Indian national curriculum. The platform caters to a variety of users, including individual students, parents, and educational institutions. IXL uses adaptive learning techniques and real-time analytics to enhance student performance, allowing users to track progress and identify areas needing improvement. Unlike many competitors, IXL incorporates gamification elements, such as virtual treasure hunts and awards, to motivate students and make the learning process enjoyable. The company's goal is to improve educational outcomes by offering tailored learning experiences that meet the unique needs of each student.
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$510M
Headquarters
San Mateo, California
Founded
1998
6 month growth
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↑ 0%2 year growth
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- IXL's approval by Virginia and Missouri boosts its credibility and market reach.
- The acquisition of Carson Dellosa Education expands IXL's educational resource portfolio.
- Growing demand for personalized learning solutions post-COVID-19 benefits IXL's business model.
What critics are saying
- AI teaching assistants may disrupt traditional EdTech models like IXL.
- Integration challenges from acquiring Carson Dellosa could affect resource quality.
- Rosetta Stone's partnerships may threaten IXL's market share in language learning.
What makes IXL Learning unique
- IXL offers personalized practice aligned with the Indian national curriculum.
- The platform uses adaptive learning and real-time analytics to enhance student performance.
- IXL incorporates gamification elements to motivate students and make learning engaging.
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Benefits
100% paid medical, dental, and vision
Matching 401K retirement plan
Flexible paid time off and sick days