[Remote] Professional Learning Product Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Code.org is an education innovation nonprofit dedicated to expanding K-12 education in artificial intelligence and computer science. They are seeking a Professional Learning Product Manager to lead the development of professional learning products for K-12 teachers, managing a team and collaborating across departments.

Responsibilities

• With the support of the Director of Teaching and Learning, develop the strategy for Code.org’s professional learning products. Define compelling, right-sized products to achieve that strategy and work towards organizational goals
• Manage the team of Code.org professional learning content developers, mentoring them and supporting their growth. Create an inclusive, welcoming, and productive team culture and work environment
• Lead the team of PL content developers in building and launching products. Manage projects, creating roadmaps and milestones and allocating resources. Standardize workflows, development processes, and pedagogical approaches
• Set goals and metrics, develop evaluation plans, collect, analyze, and act on data from a variety of sources (pilots, surveys, focus groups, observations). Quantitatively and qualitatively monitor product adoption, usage, retention, and satisfaction and use this data to inform product strategy, features, and improvement
• Review and provide feedback on PL products in development and manage an external review process using subject matter experts and teacher reviewers
• Develop effective partnerships and working relationships within and outside of the organization. Collaborate with colleagues in software product management, design, engineering, marketing, data, and others. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, to leadership, and with development teams
• Maintain a deep understanding of what educators need in order to successfully implement CS and AI curricula. Understand teacher needs and realities, and the ways that reality is changing with the advent of AI
• Actively represent Code.org values. Contribute to the Product and Engineering team and Code.org practices, rituals, and culture

Skills

• 4+ years of experience designing and developing professional learning experiences and/or products (ideally CS and AI-focused), including for use at scale. Ideal candidates will have experience as a product manager in the ed tech/curriculum provider space as well as professional learning development experience
• 2+ years of experience as a people manager, or equivalent experience acting as a regular mentor to members of a team or managing contractors
• Knowledge of CS and AI concepts relevant to the CSTA standards and the AI Literacy Framework. Proficient in at least one text-based programming language (e.g. Python or JavaScript)
• Deep and up-to-date understanding of adult learning principles, ideally with an understanding of best practices in online environments
• Experience using product, market, and customer data to make product decisions
• Strong project manager with experience leading, managing, and prioritizing multiple complex projects with multiple components and timelines, ideally with experience using project management tools
• Deep understanding of best practices to support equitable classroom environments, and experience with student-centered pedagogy
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• The ability to thrive and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Experience building and maintaining cross-functional and cross-org relationships
• Demonstrated growth mindset and ability to drive clarity through ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to operate with significant independence and sound judgment in ambiguous or fast-changing environments
• A bias for action - comfortable starting, iterating, and learning rather than waiting for perfect information
• Intellectual curiosity about emerging trends in education, technology, and AI, with a track record of proactively staying ahead rather than waiting for direction
• Comfort with risk-taking and a healthy relationship with failure as part of the learning process
• Passion for CS and AI education and the Code.org mission
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Work within the continental United States
• Pass a pre-employment background check
• Be willing to travel a minimum of two times per year for team events

Benefits

• Technology subsidy consistent with our Bring Your Own Device environment
• Flexible, engaging, and remote working environment
• Paid time off: 5 weeks total, comprised of 3 weeks vacation annually, plus a 2-week winter break office closure (including Christmas and New Year's), and sick leave
• Medical, dental and vision premiums paid at 100% for FT positions and their dependents
• Option to participate in 403b retirement plan
• Annual professional development stipend
• The opportunity to help students learn better and change the face of computer science

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