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IXL Learning is hiring: Product Manager Education SEO & Growth in San Mateo

IXL Learning · San Mateo, CA, USA ·

Pay:
$130,000-$180,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

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.comâs 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 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

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 todayâs 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, âfigure-it-outâ 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.

ABOUT IXL LEARNING
IXL Learning is the country’s largest EdTech 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.

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In Summary: 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 . We seek a Product Manager to lead the next exciting phase of growth . This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office . The base salary for this full‑time position is $130,000 to $180,000 + equity + benefits .

En Español:

Education.com es el recurso todo en uno para padres y educadores que buscan hojas de trabajo, juegos, planes de lecciones y otros tipos de impresorios y actividades interactivas. Con una biblioteca de contenido que abarca más de 37.000 recursos educativos, Education. com es conocido y confiable por tener siempre algo para apoyar el momento de aprendizaje para cada niño. Como parte de la familia IXL Learning, Education .com opera como un grupo pequeño y ágil, con la capacidad de aprovecharse de equipos más amplios que abarcan diseño curricular, marketing digital, soporte al cliente, escalabilidad de sistemas, etc. #LI-TB1 Education.Com es un recurso indispensable para decenas de millones de padres y maestros, y sabemos que hay muchos más cuyas necesidades estamos excepcionalmente bien posicionados para satisfacer. Buscamos a un Gerente de Producto para liderar la próxima emocionante fase de crecimiento para los miembros del equipo Educación. Como Gerente de Producto para Education.com, trabajará en todas las facetas del producto, sumergirse profundamente y hacer lo que sea necesario para liderar la evolución continua de esta ya amada marca. El horario de trabajo para este papel es el lunes-viernes en la oficina con la opción de trabajar desde casa un día a la semana. LO QUE FACERÁS FORMAR y impulsar la hoja de ruta del producto reuniendo SEO, contenido y experiencia del usuario para maximizar su alcance y crear una experiencia atractiva e fluida para los usuarios de Education.com Diseñar soluciones sencillas pero sólidas que aborden las necesidades de clientes y empresas y se alineen con la estrategia comercial más amplia; proporcionar especificaciones escritas detalladas para cada solución Propiciar y evolucionar nuestra estrategia de SEO y contenidos, con el objetivo de ayudar a más personas a descubrir y volver a involucrarse con nuestra plataforma Priorizar e identificar problemas y oportunidades para ayudar a conectar mejor a los usuarios con los recursos que buscan Trabajar con ingenieros para alignar decisiones técnicas y necesidades de productos Servir como un punto de resolución de problemas, colaborar y gestionar un equipo internos para mejorar sus habilidades de contacto con los productos y la gestión de contenidos y desarrollar conocimientos creativos (incluyendo la capacidad de diseño e innovación) Los mejores resultados son: Nuestros rangos salariales se determinan por rol, nivel y ubicación. El rango que aparece en cada puesto de trabajo refleja el objetivo mínimo y máximo para la nueva contratación del cargo. La remuneración individual se determina por la localización laboral y factores adicionales, incluyendo habilidades relacionadas con el empleo, experiencia y educación o capacitación relevante. ABOUT IXL LEARNING IXL Learning es la empresa EdTech más grande del país. Llegamos a millones de estudiantes a través de nuestra variada gama de productos. Por ejemplo: 1 de cada 4 estudiantes en los Estados Unidos utiliza IXL.com Rosetta Stone ofrece una experiencia de aprendizaje inmersiva para 25 idiomas Wyzant es la comunidad nacional de tutores más grande, cubriendo 300+ asignaturas Maestros Pagar maestros (TPT) En IXL, valoramos la diversidad en edad, raza, etnia, género, orientación sexual, capacidad física y mental, creencias políticas y religiosas y experiencia de vida, y estamos orgullosos de promover un entorno laboral donde todos, desde cualquier origen, puedan hacer su mejor trabajo.