Posted:
8/16/2024, 3:03:10 AM
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Data & Analytics ⋅ Product
Workplace Type:
Remote
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 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
Amplify is a leader in creating immersive, rigorous digital learning experiences that look great, play great, and help students expect great things of themselves. Amplify has been described as the best tech company in education, and the best education company in tech.
As a member of Amplify’s engineering organization, you will join a talented team tackling the toughest problems in education with the best ideas in technology – including user experience, APIs and services, data analysis, and deployment pipelines.
What You’ll Do
We are looking for a talented and passionate Product Manager to join our Data team.The data department works across Amplify to empower all with accurate, reliable, governed data and analytic tools to make informed decisions.
As a product manager, you will step into a key leadership role in Amplify’s data organization responsible for managing and prioritizing a roadmap for our data teams that delivers timely, actionable insights.
Craft Strategic Roadmap: Work with data impact partners, data teams and other key stakeholders to build a product roadmap aligned to company objectives. Ensure it is strategically prioritized to realize meaningful data impact in schools across the country and at Amplify.
Embody user empathy: Embrace requirement gathering; discover the user stories behind the data needs and requests we hear. Ensure we are delivering a true solution to our users.
Deliver Compelling Data Solutions: Take responsibility for successful delivery of quarterly projects, including establishing best agile practices.
Example Project(s) You Might Work On
Enhance teacher experiences by delivering best in class onboarding and customer service. Provide leadership and managers with quality measures and key performance indicators that keep our customer-facing teams on track.
Ensure the on-time delivery of our printed materials to school districts around the world by providing critical logistics data for delivery teams.
Partner with Data Governance and Amplify data stewards to bring clarity to critical metrics and attributes, such as product hierarchy, annual recurring revenue, or defining customer issues through our support cases.
Basic Requirements of the Product Manager:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. business, data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics) or equivalent experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with 4+ years of Analyst and/or Product Management experience, particularly in Agile environments
Proven ability to lead and manage a team, including setting goals and providing guidance and support
Understanding of basic data warehousing concepts and experience with data and analytic tools including dbt, SQL, Tableau, Looker
Experience using different project management tools such as Smartsheet & JIRA
Strong attention to detail and proven record of managing complex projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Requirements of the Product Manager:
Experience working in the education technology field
Experience working with data products
Certification in a related process (PMP, Lean Sigma Six, Agile Scrum-master)
Experience working with large and complex datasets, and a strong understanding of data governance and privacy issues.
What we offer:
Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a lucrative 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 annualized salary range for this role is $80,000 - $110,000. This role is eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.
If selected, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may also be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination or submit to enhanced background screening, including fingerprints.
Website: https://amplify.com/
Headquarter Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Employee Count: 251-500
Year Founded: 2000
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Series C
Industries: EdTech ⋅ Education ⋅ Higher Education