IXL Associate Product Manager

IXL; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IXL Learning, based in San Mateo, CA, is seeking an Associate Product Manager to join our team. This full-time role involves understanding user needs, advocating for a great user experience, and collaborating across teams to deliver compelling education solutions. Ideal candidates should have a strong analytical mindset, skills in product management, and a passion for improving K-12 education.

The position offers a salary range of $105,000 to $140,000, equity, and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in product management or adjacent roles.
• Demonstrated technical abilities; computer science coursework preferred.
• Curiosity and a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Understand user needs and advocate for user experience.
• Write and communicate product requirements.
• Collaborate with teams across functions for product success.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Written and spoken communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field

Job description

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.

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 is a full‑time position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office. The work schedule for this role is Monday‑Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.

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 plus equity plus 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.

EEO STATEMENT

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.