Senior Product Manager, Ai Initiatives

Description

Position at Imagine Learning

Great Purpose. Great People. Great Opportunities.

At Imagine Learning we empower potential by creating educational solutions that inspire boundless possibilities for every student, every day . W e are passionate about innovat ing together to support educators in creating those special moments when students experience the joy of learning at its best.

We empower our team through a strong culture focused on career growth and development , flexible work arrangements, interesting and meaningful work , and supportive and connected colleagues . T he majority of our employees enjoy the opportunity to work remotely from home within the US , or in a hybrid capacity in our offices in Tempe , AZ (headquarters) , Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, Rock Rapids, IA , Grand Rapids, MI, or Bloomington, MN .

Imagine Your Impact .

The Senior Product Manager, AI Initiatives leads the development of AI and machine learning-powered products that drive key business objectives in the field of educational technology. This role bridges data analytics, curriculum, product development, marketing, and sales to create innovative learning solutions and is responsible for effective and efficient processes for the use of AI to meet market needs and differentiate our products.

Position Type : This is a regular , full-time position .

Compensation : Base pay is anticipated to be between $ 115,135 and $ 165,000 per year. Eligible employees may also receive incentive/commission/annual bonus pay based on individual and/or company performance. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Location : In this US-based position your location will be remote from your home office .

Travel : You can also expect up to approximately 20 % travel, so be sure you have a valid driver's license and automobile insurance and a clean driving record for at least the preceding 39 months.

Benefits: Eligible employees may receive the following benefits-

• 401k plan with a company match
• Flexible work schedules and w ork from home opportunities that foster work/life balance
• Employee referral bonuses

Additional benefits available to eligible full-time and partial full-time employees (partial full-time employees receive prorated benefits), includ e :

• Multiple health, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums
• 1 6 paid holidays, which include 2 floating holidays and a winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day
• Paid Time Off
• Maternity and Fertility benefits
• Paid bonding leave when a new child joins your family
• Life and short and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax savings plans
• Paid volunteer hours and annual giving events
• A wide variety of professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement

Envision Your Experience .

In this role you'll have the opportunity to:

• Solve customer problems by developing AI-powered educational products, leveraging technologies such as large language models (e.g., GPT, Claude, Llama ) and multimodal models .
• Gather and analyze user needs through various methods (interviews, analytics, stakeholder input) to inform product decisions, emphasizing empathy and user-centric thinking in the educational context.
• Research industry trends and competitive landscapes to develop informed backlogs and roadmaps, with a focus on emerging AI technologies in education.
• Build and communicate product vision and roadmap to diverse stakeholders, balancing multiple product needs and business units.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to plan and prioritize work using agile methodologies, with a focus on outcomes and business value.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with internal teams to develop and launch products, managing dependencies and leading communication with sales and marketing.
• Engage with executive-level stakeholders and represent the team in company-wide planning, using strong communication skills to convey complex AI concepts clearly.
• Other duties as required.

Share Your Expertise .

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role, include:

• Master's degree in education, Technology, Software Development, or related field, and 5+ years of product management experience, with a focus on AI and machine learning solutions in education or related fields; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience building products using AI including experience with recent advancements in Generative AI/LLMs (fine-tuning , retrieval augmented generation, and common prompt engineering techniques).
• Experience building products powered by data, machine learning, artificial intelligence, generative AI, and emerging technologies, including design patterns for collecting human feedback.
• Experience in defining AI-specific data strategies, including data collection, labeling, and synthetic data generation for machine learning models.
• Expertise in defining success metrics and objective criteria, including model performance and educational outcomes.
• Strong background in Agile methodologies, using tools like Jira and Confluence for project management and collaboration.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to balance technical knowledge with user empathy in educational technology products.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Passion for innovative AI applications in education and a desire to make a positive impact in K-12 learning.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% for conferences and field team meetings.

Our C ommitment to D iversity, E quity, I nclusion, and B elonging (DEIB+) .

Diversity and inclusivity strengthen our Imagine Learning team, enrich our lives, and help us design equitable educational experiences where learners see themselves and can also learn about people, cultures, experiences, and perspectives different from their own. We strive to hire, develop, and retain talented people who represent the diversity of the districts we serve. By developing initiatives that focus on the needs, expectations, and lives of our people, we've created an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential.

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned), sexual orientation, marital status, religion (including religion dress and grooming practices), age 40 and over, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information (including results of genetic testing and characteristics), veteran and/or military status, or service in the military, and any other basis or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

To all recruitment agencies: Imagine Learning does not accept agency resumes. Please do not submit candidates for consideration via our online application system, to Imagine Learning employees, or to any other organization location. Imagine Learning is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.