IXL Learning is seeking strong analytical thinkers and creative problem solvers to join their Associate Product Manager program. This role offers new grads the opportunity to engage with multiple product areas and develop skills in product design and project management, while delivering features to millions of learners and educators.
Responsibilities
Deeply understand and advocate for the needs of our student, teacher, and parent users
Gather requirements and clarify goals for new projects
Consider user needs and product strategy to make feature design decisions
Produce clear written specifications for all feature functionality and user flows
Collaborate with visual designers to create innovative, clean user interfaces
Work with engineers to align technical designs and decisions with product needs
Do whatever it takes to develop features and deliver value to our users
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in STEM or a related field
Demonstrated technical abilities; some coursework or experience in computer programming and web technologies is preferred
Highly developed analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills, with proven success applying them independently
Strong written and spoken communication skills, with an eye to clarity and conciseness
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across teams to make things happen
Enthusiasm for tackling tough problems independently, from assessing high-level goals through to perfecting every detail
Exceptionally organized self-starter, efficient and thrives under pressure
Curiosity, open-mindedness, and an unfailingly positive attitude
Interest in design thinking; some coursework or experience in UI/UX design is helpful
Interest in K-12 education! Classroom/teaching experience is a plus
Preferred
Some coursework or experience in computer programming and web technologies
Some coursework or experience in UI/UX design
Classroom/teaching experience
Benefits
Equity
Benefits
At IXL Learning, we are passionate about improving learning for all.