Product Manager
About the job
- A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of product management experience, or a combination of product design and project management roles, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality, efficient, creative solutions to difficult problems.
- Exceptional analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with an eye for clarity and conciseness.
- Strong user empathy for teachers and learners, including understanding how they interact with products and what appeals to them.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with proven experience leading multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across teams.
- Interest in K-12 education.
- Understand the needs of student, teacher, and parent users, and advocate for user impact throughout prioritization and product development.
- Build and refine intuitive product flows that create a smooth user experience, identifying, diagnosing, and reducing friction.
- Develop solutions to large, complex problems that address user needs and align with broader product strategy.
- Produce clear, thorough written specifications for 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 collaborate across design, engineering, and quality assurance to deliver timely product enhancements and updates.
- Anticipate, identify, and communicate project status and risks to key stakeholders, including senior leadership.
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to inform product decisions.
- Work with Marketing on product marketing strategy and execution.
- Develop features and deliver value to users.
- Classroom or teaching experience.
About the company
IXL Learning operates as an interactive EdTech platform that provides personalized practice in math and English for students from kindergarten through high school. The program offers more than 1,000 skills aligned to the Indian national curriculum, and serves individual students, parents, and educational institutions under a subscription model. It uses adaptive learning to tailor practice and real-time analytics to track student progress, identify weak areas, and adjust activities accordingly. Gamification features like virtual treasure hunts and awards keep students motivated. The company’s goal is to help students improve performance and engagement by delivering data-driven, personalized practice within the Indian education context.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$510M
Headquarters
San Mateo, California
Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Florida approved Takeoff for statewide K-5 math adoption in 2026.
- Colorado approved IXL as a supplemental K-3 reading program in 2025.
- IXL says 18 million students and 96 of top 100 districts use it.
What critics are saying
- Shanahan v. IXL continues over alleged student-data collection and monetization without consent.
- The data lawsuit threatens district renewals and parent trust, risking a 2027 platform exodus.
- Districts can switch to free Khan Academy or cheaper rivals like Prodigy.
What makes IXL Learning unique
- IXL’s August 2026 LevelUp Snapshot adds frequent progress checks between major assessment windows.
- Takeoff by IXL, California Edition embeds instruction, assessment, and personalization in one curriculum.
- IXL now supports PreK-5 Spanish language arts and 80-plus languages.
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Benefits
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision
- Matching 401K retirement plan
- Flexible paid time off and sick days