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.

We’re seeking an enthusiastic Product Manager to join our K-5 Literacy Assessment and Intervention team. The role reports to the Executive Director of Product Management, and is focused on leading product development for the reporting suite as part of our Assessment and Intervention programs. Our product managers work with Amplify leadership and other colleagues across Design, Engineering, Customer Success, Customer Support, Sales, Marketing and Implementation to realize our vision and build and execute against the product roadmap. We are passionate about building the best possible experience for students, teachers and administrators.

*This is a contract position.​

Responsibilities of the Product Manager, K-5 Literacy Assessment & Intervention:

• Product Development – Serve as a key member and collaborative leader of your cross-functional agile team to plan, develop, and deliver working software.  Actively participate in your team’s sprint ceremonies and be readily available to address questions, concerns and blockers. Partner with design to ensure regular coordination and design QA of features throughout the sprint.

• Product Design – Collaborate with key partners on design and engineering teams to execute on goals and solution initiatives. Work with teammates to propose solutions and build out initiatives to overcome challenges. Participate in human-centered design workshops. Make informed decisions by analyzing data from product metrics / user behavior and prototyping results.

• Team Leadership – Communicate product goals and objectives regularly to your team to motivate and empower them. Own your roadmap and backlog. Prioritize and manage your backlog, break down features into deliverables, and elaborate on them with your team.

• Product Deployment – Draft internal communications, release notes and training materials for the launch of new product features.  Review customer-facing information before it is released. Support troubleshooting.

• User Empathy – Be a passionate advocate for our customers and end-users and empathize with their needs. Represent their perspectives through all phases of product development. Become an expert in our customer feedback, drawing insights from data points and sharing them with the product team to aid product strategy. Explore usage data for insights into how our product is used in schools.

• Product Strategy – Work with stakeholders and product management team to develop product strategy based on customer needs and a deep understanding of the market and competitive landscape.

• Product Management  – Work collaboratively with customer facing teams to manage and execute on custom data requests, including interfacing with customers directly to set expectations on deliverables and delivery timeline.

Basic Qualifications of the Product Manager, K-5 Literacy Assessment & Intervention:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 3+ years of experience in product management

• Demonstrated success as a Product Owner on a product development team

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proven ability to break down complex technical requirements into simple terms and consumer-friendly language

• Experience with data systems integration

• Experience with data visualization and data queries

• Familiarity with Agile SCRUM software development methodology

Preferred Qualifications of the Product Manager, K-5 Literacy Assessment & Intervention:

• Professional work experience in education and/or education technology

• Client service experience in consulting or another field

Compensation:

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

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.