New Product Development Lead

University of Kansas

Lawrence (KS)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

12 hours ago

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Medical insurance

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Retirement plan

Life & disability insurance

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Job summary

ATLAS, a KU research center, seeks a New Product Development Lead to guide NPD strategy and lead multidisciplinary teams creating ATLAS K-12 products. You’ll shape market research, testing, and cost models, and foster agile capabilities across staff.

You will collaborate with center leadership and external partners, communicating strategy and outcomes while managing multiple priorities in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

This position requires a Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s with significant experience) in education-related fields and 4+ years in related work.
Experience using agile development methods in K-12 educational products.
Experience collaborating on cross-functional teams to co-develop and test new products.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail evidenced by prior work.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary project teams to design, test, develop and launch new products aligned with ATLAS strategy.
Coach teams in agile product development and continuous improvement of methods.
Develop and drive new product development strategy with center leadership.
Communicate with external audiences about ATLAS products and services.
Support special projects and additional duties as needed.

Skills

Agile development

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Master’s degree in educational technology, special education, curriculum & instruction

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems (ATLAS), a research center at the University of Kansas (KU), is seeking a New Product Development Lead to oversee the center’s new product development strategy and lead multidisciplinary teams developing new products related to assessment, instruction, professional learning, and educational technology applications. The New Product Development Lead will develop staff capabilities for agile new product development methodologies, conduct market research, design and conduct iterative product testing, and develop cost models and communication plans to bring new ATLAS K-12 education products into the market.
Critical to the role is the ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively with colleagues, and be responsive to project needs. The successful candidate has a proven ability to manage complex projects across multiple teams, lead teams using agile processes, handle competing priorities and deadlines, and communicate with a range of audiences.
ATLAS promotes learning and improved outcomes for all students, with a focus on students with disabilities and struggling learners. ATLAS creates technology-based learning and assessment systems that are accessible and academically rigorous. Dynamic research on skill development, assessment design, and teacher professional development informs the center’s map-based learning systems.
With a diverse portfolio of grant-funded research projects and operational alternate assessments, ATLAS is a leader in educational research and innovation. ATLAS drives progress through partnerships and collaborations with organizations that share its focus and commitment.
ATLAS is committed to creating policies and practices that foster a culture in which all employees feel they belong and can succeed.
Visit the ATLAS website to learn how the center improves the learning landscape for all students.
KU employees have great benefits!

176 hours of paid vacation per year
96 hours of sick leave per year
10 paid holidays
Medical and dental insurance
Retirement program
Life and disability insurance
Educational and professional development opportunities

Visit the KU benefits website for more information.
KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
KU is not able to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California, Delaware, Idaho, and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

Job Description

50% - Lead and participate in collaborative, multidisciplinary project teams to design, test, develop and create new products in alignment with ATLAS’ strategy. Work with project teams and external partners to conceptualize and conduct market research studies, product testing, data analyses, design iterations, and product launches.
25% - Within a matrixed organization, lead and be accountable for continuous improvement of ATLAS’ new product development methods. Provide subject matter expertise and coach team members in agile product development methods.
15% - Lead new product development strategy for ATLAS. Work closely with center leadership to identify, develop and successfully pursue strategies for new educational products; may also participate with others to steer a segment of ATLAS’ new product strategy.
5% - External communication to a variety of external audiences about ATLAS products and services.
5% - Special projects/other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

This is a full-time (40 hours/week), unclassified position.
Depending on the center’s and team’s needs, well qualified candidates may be allowed a work location that is hybrid or remote.
This position requires travel to Lawrence and/or other locations as needed, depending on the needs of the center and team.
This position will require attendance at regularly scheduled meetings, onsite or through telecommunication platforms.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in educational technology, special education, curriculum & instruction, or other closely related field and four (4) years of relevant additional experience OR Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of relevant additional experience.
One (1) year of experience using agile development methods in K-12 educational products.
One (1) year of experience working on collaborative teams to co-develop and test new products, including flexibility to serve in various team roles.
One (1) year of experience overseeing and carrying out projects using strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as evidenced by application materials.
One (1) year of experience communicating effectively with internal and external audiences about strategy, methods, and new products.
One (1) year of experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines, including adapting in response to changes in work priorities and processes, as evidenced in application.
Work experience that required the ability to adapt and respond to changes in work priorities and processes as evidenced by application materials.
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, as evidenced in application materials.

Master’s degree in educational technology, special education, curriculum & instruction, or other closely related field and four (4) years of relevant additional experience OR Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of relevant additional experience.
One (1) year of experience using agile development methods in K-12 educational products.
One (1) year of experience working on collaborative teams to co-develop and test new products, including flexibility to serve in various team roles.
One (1) year of experience overseeing and carrying out projects using strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as evidenced by application materials.
One (1) year of experience communicating effectively with internal and external audiences about strategy, methods, and new products.
One (1) year of experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines, including adapting in response to changes in work priorities and processes, as evidenced in application.
Work experience that required the ability to adapt and respond to changes in work priorities and processes as evidenced by application materials.
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, as evidenced in application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year of experience using agile development methods to develop and launch K-12 education products including technology.
One (1) year of experience applying concepts of universal design to product and/or service design.
One (1) year of experience in educational assessment design or implementation.
One (1) year of experience with advanced knowledge, training, and/or practical experience with early childhood instruction, special education, or multilingual learners.

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete application consists of:

A cover letter that describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications
A Resume or CV
Contact information for three (3) professional references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Review of applications will begin Friday, September 18th and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.