Product Manager, Education.com

Education.com is the all-in-one resource for parents and educators looking for worksheets, games, lesson plans, and other types of printables and interactive activities. With a content library spanning over 37,000 educational resources, Education.com is known and trusted for always having something to support the learning moment for each child. As part of the IXL Learning family, Education.com operates as a small, nimble group, with the ability to tap into broader teams spanning curriculum design, digital marketing, customer support, systems scalability, and more. #LI-TB1

Education.com is an indispensable resource for tens of millions of parents and teachers, and we know there are many more whose needs we are exceptionally well-positioned to meet. We seek a Product Manager to lead the next exciting phase of growth for Education.com. This Product Manager will draw upon their rich experience with SEO and content strategy to discover and define major opportunities for expanding Education.com’s reach, in close collaboration with company leadership. 

Product management at IXL starts with a passion for making a lasting impact on education. PM team members take products from initial brainstorming through detailed design to final launch and beyond, putting our users first in all that we do, and working collaboratively across many teams. As Product Manager for Education.com, you’ll work on all facets of the product, diving deep and doing whatever it takes to lead the continued evolution of this already beloved brand.

This position requires you to be in our San Mateo, CA, headquarters office. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Shape and drive the product roadmap by bringing together SEO, content, and user experience to maximize reach and create a seamless, engaging experience for Education.com users


• Design simple yet robust solutions that address customer and business needs and align with broader business strategy; provide detailed written specifications for each solution


• Own and evolve our SEO and content strategy, with the goal of helping more people discover and re-engage with our platform


• Prioritize and identify issues and opportunities to help better connect users with the resources they are looking for


• Work closely with engineers to align technical designs and decisions with product needs


• Serve as a problem solver and point of contact, collaborating with and managing an internal cross-functional team to achieve the greatest positive impact for users


• Partner with and provide ongoing updates and recommendations to product and company leadership; evolve and iterate the product vision and roadmap to drive success

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• BA/BS degree in STEM or related field


• 5+ years of experience in product management, including experience owning and driving SEO strategy as part of a product roadmap (in any industry; eg, ecommerce, Q&A sites, content publishers, booking platforms, online communities)


• An understanding of the K-12 market, including the evolving needs of parents and/or teachers in today’s K-12 environment, strongly preferred


• Strong analytical skills - ability to provide high quality, efficient, creative solutions to complex problems


• Ability to work effectively with diverse cross-functional teams that include engineering, design, content, marketing, and product and company leadership


• Strong written and spoken communication skills, with an eye to clarity and conciseness


• Highly motivated with a resourceful, “figure-it-out” approach


• Passion for improving education through technology

The base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 to $180,000 + 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.