STEM Programs Manager

Position Overview

The STEM Programs Manager leads the implementation of STEM programs, products and services that support learners from low-income and historically marginalized communities in becoming problem-solvers with a strong sense of STEM identity. This role manages contractors and volunteers, supports implementation of The Tech Challenge product lifecycle, and coordinates a cross-functional team to build products and services aligned to STEM. The role works closely with counterparts from R&D, product marketing, and operations to ensure products are continually improving and responsive to learner needs.

Responsibilities

• Product management
  • Co-design and manage the product roadmap for STEM products including product definition and contribute to re-branding
  • Translate organization, educator, and student needs into clear product requirements and user stories
  • Define success criteria and monitor key performance indicators related to learner engagement, achievement, and satisfaction
  • Manage program budget and resource allocation
• External Relationships
  • Develop and maintain relationships with schools, districts, parent and education organizations, and other stakeholders to support recruitment and collaboration
  • Manage and motivate volunteer committees to support successful program implementation
• Learner-Centered Design
  • Serve as the voice of the learner in product development, leveraging feedback, usability testing, and analytics
  • Collaborate with R&D, instructional designers and partnership managers to ensure solutions are routed in evidence-based learning design
  • Ensure all products meet accessibility, inclusivity, and usability standards
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with R&D, partner success, and operations teams to deliver features on time and within scope
  • Work closely with The Tech Interactive, implementation partners, and partner education organizations to ensure products align with The Tech’s educational philosophy, pedagogical principles, and learner needs
  • Support marketing, training, and adoption strategies to drive learner engagement
• Continuous Improvement
  • Monitor and evaluate product performance, collecting insights to inform iterative improvements
  • Stay informed on industry trends, edtech innovations, and student engagement practices
  • Recommend enhancements that better balance learner impact with scalability and efficiency

Requirements And Skills

• 5+ years of experience in design thinking, project-based learning, learning science, and/or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field, or related experience required.
• Strong knowledge of design challenge learning, adult learning theory, and modern instructional design approaches.
• Experience managing complex programs and/or large scale events required.
• Experience managing staff and/or volunteer roles and responsibilities.
• Experience tracking tasks and timelines using software (Asana, Trello, etc.).
• Ability to synthesize student feedback and data into actionable program and product improvements.
• Excellent communication skills across diverse stakeholders.