Product Manager
About the role
As a member of the Product Management team, you will have the opportunity to join an innovative team that directly impacts our mission to deliver meaningful classroom learning to every student. As Product Manager, you will be responsible for building and improving the experience on Newsela. You will work cross-functionally with marketing, design, success, and fellow product managers, including the Supplemental ELA product manager, to ensure that features meet the needs of teachers and students in the classroom. You will identify opportunities, track performance, and build features that drive the largest possible impact.
Responsibilities
- Build features and tools that directly impact teachers and students.
- Own the platform experience through collaboration: define what gets built, why, and in what order, in close partnership with the engineering team.
- Work directly with design and internal content/ELA pedagogy experts throughout the product lifecycle, from discovery to launch, to validate that features solve real classroom challenges.
- Partner closely with a fast-moving, AI-forward engineering team to deliver high-impact features.
- Translate ambiguous problems into clear priorities and hold cross-functional partners accountable to scope and timelines.
- Use data to determine what is working, what isn't, and where the greatest opportunity lies.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in a Product Management function scaling new or existing products.
- Experience in EdTech, K-12 education, SaaS, or working with instructional products strongly preferred.
- Experience working closely with design and subject-matter experts (content, pedagogy, or similar) to shape features, beyond simply handing off requirements.
- Demonstrated comfort using AI tools as part of a daily product management workflow, with genuine enthusiasm for a team that builds with AI at its core.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to dig into data directly rather than relying on others for answers.
Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
- Understanding of user-centered design principles.
Skills
- Product management skills.
- Experience with AI tools and platforms.
- Experience with data analysis and interpretation.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Benefits
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and to HSA accounts. Additional benefits such as gym reimbursement, pet insurance, free access to the Calm app, Rocket Lawyer and more to help you stay healthy: mind, body, and soul.
Work From Home: We are a fully remote company. We provide a monthly tech stipend to support your WFH needs!
Supporting ALL Families: Inclusive benefits to support you and your family, including parental leave, fertility support, adoption, and more!
Financial Wellbeing: Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan, which includes a employer match to help you build long-term financial security.
Time Off: Flexible PTO, paid sick time off, company holidays plus winter break (Dec 24th - Jan 1st).
Professional Development: Newsela offers an annual learning and development allowance to employees to attend external training sessions, classes, workshops, conferences, and educational materials to foster professional growth within their current role and career aspirations at Newsela.
Pay
Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s individual skills, qualifications, and experience. Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits. Base Compensation Range $95,000—$120,000 USD
Schedule
We are a fully remote company. Employees can choose their own schedule and work from anywhere they prefer.