IXL Associate Product Manager

About the role

The IXL Associate Product Manager serves as a critical link between user needs and executable product solutions within IXL Learning. You will own the end-to-end management of specific learning products, driving them from initial concept validation through market launch and continuous optimization. This role requires you to balance data-driven analysis with creative problem-solving to overcome complex educational challenges. You will be expected to deepen your expertise in both product strategy and K-12 learning methodologies while delivering tangible results. Success in this position means making meaningful contributions that directly impact the learning experience for millions of users. You will be a proactive partner, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet the highest standards of quality and efficacy. Ultimately, you will guide products that help teachers achieve their instructional goals and support student mastery.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Define the product vision and strategy for assigned learning modules while ensuring alignment with IXL's curriculum standards and user research findings.
• Translate complex teacher and student needs into clear, actionable product requirements and success metrics for the engineering team.
• Partner with Visual Design to craft user flows and interfaces that optimize engagement and learning outcomes for diverse classroom environments.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Marketing to remove roadblocks, iterate on solutions, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality product releases.
• Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to validate product decisions and guide future improvements.
• Develop a deep fluency in IXL's content domains, including math, English language arts, science, and social studies, to inform roadmap decisions.
• Lead rigorous product reviews and quality assurance checks to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with educational outcomes for teachers and students.
• Collaborate with Marketing to build compelling narratives that highlight product value and drive adoption among school and district stakeholders.
• Prioritize features and initiatives across competing demands, balancing user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility to maintain team focus.
• Monitor product performance post-launch, gathering feedback and iterating on features to maximize impact and user satisfaction over time.
• Support the entire product lifecycle, from discovery and ideation through launch, monitoring, and ongoing optimization based on real-world usage.
• Act as an advocate for the user, ensuring that student and teacher perspectives remain central in every product decision and trade-off.
• Document product decisions, roadmaps, and rationales to maintain clarity and continuity for the broader product organization.
• Mentor junior team members and share best practices to elevate the overall product management capability within IXL Learning.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or demonstrate equivalent practical experience.
• Bring analytical rigor to ambiguous problems, using data and research to inform your conclusions and decisions.
• Possess one to three years of product management experience, or be a new graduate applying for an Associate role with strong potential.
• Demonstrate clear, concise written and spoken communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Solve complex problems using structured reasoning and a methodical approach to discovery and validation.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, building trust and mutual respect with engineers, designers, and marketers.
• Juggle shifting priorities while maintaining a disciplined focus on delivery, quality, and user outcomes.
• Self-teach new concepts related to curriculum, assessment, and classroom dynamics, applying them to product decisions quickly.
• Thrive under pressure, organizing details and timelines without losing sight of the end-user experience.
• Approach problems from initial framing through final execution, showing a deep care for learner outcomes and educational impact.
• Cultivate a growth mindset, demonstrating resilience and a can-do attitude in the face of challenging problems.
• Exhibit curiosity, open-mindedness, and a positive outlook that inspires collaboration and innovation.

Nice to have

• Some classroom or teaching experience that informs your perspective on schools, students, and educators.

Practical notes

This is a full-time position based in San Mateo, California, requiring in-person presence at the headquarters office.