Product Manager, Math Adoptions and Customizations (Contractor)

Product Manager, Math Adoptions and Customization

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.

The Product Manager, Math Adoptions and Customization will be a leader in building product solutions for math adoptions and custom math projects. The Product Manager will drive planning and execution in the research, design, and development of products built to serve students, teachers, and other education stakeholders in key adoption markets.

Partnering with math leadership and key members of other internal teams, the Product Manager will lead research strategies that inform market fit for adoption opportunities. The Product Manager will help develop the vision for state-specific and custom products and programs, drive concept exploration, testing, and prototyping, help develop the product strategy, and ensure strong tactical execution against that plan. The Product Manager will work with colleagues from across departments to ensure the design and development of the program adheres to the product vision and remains aligned to customer needs in each adoption market. The Product Manager will serve as a champion and voice of the program with internal and external stakeholders for each state-specific program, working closely with the teams who help market, launch, sell, and support the program.

The Product Manager will report to the Associate Director, Product, Math Adoptions and Customizations.

Essential Responsibilities

State-Specific Market Research

• Lead research strategy and plan for custom projects, partnering with marketing, market research, curriculum, sales, and the core math directors to collect insights, understand market trends and requirements. Present insights to stakeholders and use market intelligence to direct product strategy and requirements.
• Work with Government Relations and Sales to exhaustively understand state expectations for product and submissions.
• Stay up to date on the trends in the math education market in adoption states and prepare briefs to share with leadership and the product team.
• Research the competitive product landscape to inform product, design, and development decisions.
• Integrate research findings into strategic planning and product development.

Product Research and Design

Build Customer and Sales Relationships

Product Development and Leadership

Product Expertise

Minimum Qualifications

BA / BS or equivalent experience

2+ years of experience in K-12 product management

Experience designing and developing print and digital products for education

Experience with customer-facing research

Ability to think strategically and consider impacts of product decisions

Strong organizational skills and great attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree

Classroom teaching experience at the elementary, middle, or high school level

Background in mathematics education or related field

Experience in market research

Background in technology, design, user experience

Client service experience either in consulting or another field

Compensation

The hourly rate range for this role is $55-$60.

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 .

If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.

Amplify is an E-Verify participant.

Minimum Salary : $32,240.00 Maximum Salary : $32,240.00 Salary Unit : Yearly