Associate Product Manager, Dictionary Media Group

About the position 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, SpanishDictionary.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. Responsibilities • 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 Requirements • 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 Nice-to-haves • Prior experience in EdTech is a bonus • Proficiency in Spanish and/or French is a bonus Benefits • Base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000 - $140,000 + benefits Apply tot his job