IXL Associate Product Manager

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an Associate Product Manager to join our product team. The ideal candidate has some product experience, is a strong analytical thinker and creative problem solver, and is looking for opportunities to deepen their knowledge while meaningfully contributing to the team. #LI-TB1 At IXL Learning, we are dedicated to creating first-of-their-kind products that leverage cutting-edge technologies to solve seemingly intractable problems in education. Millions of users count on us to make learning as effective as can be, so we're looking for exceptional people who are committed to solving the real-world challenges faced by students and teachers around the world. Product management at IXL starts with a passion for making a lasting impact on education. You will help take products from initial brainstorm to final launch and beyond, putting our users first in all that you do. You will work collaboratively across many teams including Engineering, Visual Design, Marketing, and more! Our creative solutions, clean designs, and commitment to quality allow us to deliver effective, compelling products that tackle some of the biggest problems in education today. Take your product management career to the next level at IXL with strong mentorship, executive visibility, and ample opportunities to learn and grow, while making your mark on a product that is beloved by teachers and learners. This position requires you to be in our San Mateo, CA, headquarters office.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

* Deeply understand the needs of our student, teacher, and parent users, and advocate for user experience throughout all phases of product development * Deeply understand IXL’s product philosophy and strategy to make feature design and development decisions

• Gather context and clarify goals for new projects
• Write and communicate product requirements, conduct product reviews
• Collaborate with visual designers to co-create effective, engaging product

experiences * Partner with your engineering team to align technical designs with product needs and to clear implementation roadblocks * Collaborate with marketing to ensure successful product launches, including crafting product positioning and messaging * Coordinate with teams and leads across functions to share information, seek input, and provide clarity on product and project statuses

• Juggle multiple, often competing priorities and projects
• Forge strong partnerships with your product lead, designers, engineers,

product marketers, and other key stakeholders to ensure the success of your products * Become an expert on the IXL product, and gain domain knowledge in the education space broadly * Do whatever it takes to develop features and deliver value to our users

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in product management or adjacent roles
• If you are a recent college graduate or a college senior, please apply to

our Associate Product Manager, New Grad [ position * Demonstrated technical abilities; some computer science coursework or programming experience 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
• 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
• Growth mindset; you’re excited by challenges and you possess a can-do

attitude * Curiosity, open-mindedness, and an unfailingly positive attitude The base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000 - $140,000 + equity + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

• 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com [
• Rosetta Stone [ provides an immersive learning

experience for 25 languages * Wyzant [ is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects * Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) [ is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.

• At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual
• orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and
• life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where
• everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an
• equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and
• employees based on any legally protected category.