Associate Product Manager, Dictionary… at IXL Learning · San Mateo

Summary: IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company, and they are seeking an Associate Product Manager for their Dictionary Media Group products. The role involves collaborating with product leaders, UI designers, and engineers to refine product designs, communicate requirements, and enhance user experiences across various educational technology and online publishing products. 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 Required Qualifications: - BA/BS degree in a STEM or related field - 1-3 years of experience in product management; adtech, publishing, or other relevant experience is a plus - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience in EdTech is a bonus - Proficiency in Spanish and/or French is a bonus Required Skills: Product Management, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing Important Skills: SQL, Looker, Analytical Skills, UX Principles Nice-to-Have Skills: EdTech Experience, Spanish, French, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Growth Mindset Benefits: Benefits