Product Manager, K-5 Literacy

EdSurge; United States; Remote; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Product Manager for K-5 Core Literacy. This role offers the chance to shape educational solutions that inspire students and support educators. You will lead product vision, collaborate with diverse teams, and ensure high-quality curriculum delivery. With a focus on innovative solutions, you will analyze market needs and drive product enhancements. Join a forward-thinking company that values career growth, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive culture. If you're passionate about education technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Multiple health, dental, and vision plans

401k plan with company match

16 paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive maternity and family benefits

Access to mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Work from home opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in K-12 education and Edtech.
• Strong product management skills with a focus on data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Drive product vision and roadmap for K-5 literacy products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance curriculum solutions.

Skills

Product Management

K-12 Education

Communication Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Relevant Field

Job description

At Imagine Learning we empower potential by creating educational solutions that inspire boundless possibilities for every student, every day. We are passionate about innovating together to support educators in creating those special moments when students experience the joy of learning at its best.

We also empower our team through a strong culture focused on career growth and development, flexible work from home arrangements, interesting and meaningful work, and a supportive and connected team. As a remote-friendly company, hybrid and remote team members work from states across the U.S. and internationally. The majority of our US employees enjoy the opportunity to work from home, or in a hybrid capacity in our offices in Tempe, AZ (headquarters), Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, Rock Rapids, IA, Grand Rapids, MI, or Bloomington, MN.

Imagine Your Impact.

The Product Manager, K-5 Core Literacy will be responsible for driving the product vision, roadmap, and successful implementation of Imagine Learning’s K-5 literacy products. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including curriculum, operations, engineering, and field staff, to design, enhance, and deliver high-quality K-5 curriculum solutions that meet the needs of educators and students. The Product Manager will serve as an internal advocate for Imagine Learning’s K-5 literacy programs, ensuring they address clear market needs, are practical for classroom implementation, and are instructionally effective. In addition, the Product Manager will support financial analysis related to feature prioritization and development and contribute to evaluating revenue goals and product performance.

Position Information: This is a regular, full-time position, reporting to Product Manager Director.

Compensation: Base pay is anticipated to be between $87,986 and $120,000 per year. Eligible employees may also receive incentive/commission/annual bonus pay based on individual and/or company performance. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Location: In this US-based position your location will be remote.

Travel: You can also expect up to approximately 15% travel, so be sure you have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance and a clean driving record for at least the preceding 39 months.

Benefits: Imagine Learning provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including:

• Multiple health, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums
• 401k plan with a company match
• 16 paid holidays, which include 2 floating holidays and a winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive maternity and fertility/family building benefits
• Paid bonding leave when a new child joins your family
• Access to on-demand mental health resources
• Life and short and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax savings plans
• A wide variety of professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement
• Work from home opportunities that foster work/life balance

Envision Your Experience.

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Manage designated Core K-5 ELA products through the full product life cycle, working closely with an extended team of results-oriented product managers, curriculum experts, designers, project managers, engineers, professional development experts, customer success experts, marketing and sales experts
• Use qualitative and quantitative data to inform product direction and decisions, gathering information about district and user needs through internal collaboration and analysis of external research
• Collaborate closely with internal curriculum experts to understand the instructional foundation of the program and communicate that foundation out to internal and external stakeholders
• Provide data driven insight and feedback from customers, research, and internal teams to drive product enhancements and increase revenue
• Drive adoption state analysis for “go/no” decisions concerning state adoptions
• Partner with internal print, production and manufacturing teams to develop print solutions and ensure timely production
• Partner with Platform product management to ensure that products utilize the technology application appropriately and, when necessary, advocate for features critical to the success of your products
• Create and collaborate on product management artifacts and process
• Collaborate closely with product marketing, academic design, and engineer to ensure the product is delivered on time and on budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Share Your Expertise.

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role, include:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in education or relevant field with a minimum of 10 years of proven experience in K-12 education with direct experience in the education technology space; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• A passion for the Imagine Learning Core curriculum mission
• Deep knowledge of K-5 ELA Core curriculum and Edtech markets, and experience working with print and digital curricula
• Demonstrated product management experience, including incorporating learning and other data into products and prioritizing roadmaps/backlogs and creating and managing budgets
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, and experience with metrics-driven decision making
• Enjoy spending time in the market to understand their problems and to find innovative solutions for the ed tech market
• Outstanding project management skills within a variety of different organizations
• Experience with, and desire to work in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
• Traveling up to 15% required.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB+).

Diversity and inclusivity strengthen our Imagine Learning team, enrich our lives, and help us design equitable educational experiences where learners see themselves and can also learn about people, cultures, experiences, and perspectives different from their own. We strive to hire, develop, and retain talented people who represent the diversity of the districts we serve. By developing initiatives that focus on the needs, expectations, and lives of our people, we’ve created an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential.

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned), sexual orientation, marital status, religion (including religion dress and grooming practices), age 40 and over, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information (including results of genetic testing and characteristics), veteran and/or military status, or service in the military, and any other basis or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.