IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an Associate Product Manager for our Dictionary Media Group products. The Dictionary Media Group encompasses IXL Learning’s reference and ad-supported products, including Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com, ABCya, Spanish Dictionary.com, inglés.com, and Vocabulary.com. The ideal candidate has some product experience, and is looking for opportunities to deepen their knowledge while meaningfully contributing to the Dictionary Media Group Product team.

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:

• 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

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• BA/BS degree in a STEM or related field

• At least 2 years of product management, adtech, publishing, or other relevant experience

• 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

• Prior experience in Ed Tech is a bonus

• Proficiency in Spanish and/or French is a bonus

*The base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000 - $140,000 + 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. *

ABOUT IXL LEARNING:

IXL Learning is the country's largest Ed Tech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

• 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com

• Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages

• Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects

• Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.

*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. *