Product Manager, Science

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

Job Description Summary:

The Product Manager, Science will bring to life the vision of Amplify’s Science program. The Product Manager (PM) will contribute to the overall product strategy for the program and lead execution of core science products built to serve science students, teachers, and other education stakeholders. 

Partnering with science leadership, other company stakeholders, and external stakeholders, the PM will drive tactical execution to ensure the design and development of the program adheres to the product vision. The PM will serve as a champion and voice of our users with internal and external stakeholders, working closely with the teams who help market, launch, sell, and support the program. 

The PM will report to the Executive Director, Product, Science.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Product Development and Management:

  • Drive the product lifecycle from concept to launch of print and digital products, including planning, development, testing, and iteration.

  • Collaborate with curriculum teams to ensure the integration of pedagogically sound and standards-aligned content

  • Collaborate with design and technology teams to ensure science product vision is well executed in a cross-subject platform.

  • Ensure that the content and design of products are on time and budget; advocate and/or escalate as risk warrants.

• Evidence-Backed Decision-Making:

  • Contribute to market research, competitive analysis, customer conversations, and stakeholder interviews to identify trends and opportunities in the science education sector.

  • Gather and analyze evidence from a variety of sources (user feedback, usage data, competitive research, etc) to inform product strategy.

  • Employ usage data and key performance indicators to evaluate the success of product initiatives and recommend areas for iteration.

• Product Roadmap and Cross-team Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with product management leadership on the creation and maintenance of a product roadmap.

  • Create and pitch content and technical initiatives grounded in research and evidence for inclusion in the product roadmap. 

  • Collaborate with cross-product stakeholders and platform teams on the development of new features and functionality, prioritization and sequencing of deliverables on the platform roadmap, and advocating for Science-specific needs.

• Product Knowledge:

  • Serve as an expert on our products, working with marketing, sales, and implementation teammates as needed.  

  • Collaborate on customer-facing projects including training materials, pilot support, occasional customer conversations, and sales meetings as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience designing and developing print and digital products for education

• Proven research and analysis skills

• Strong organizational skills and great attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Classroom teaching experience

• Background in science education

• Background in technology, design, user experience, and product management

• Client service experience either in consulting or another field

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

What we offer:

Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $100,000 - $115,000. This role is eligible to earn an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans.  If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.

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