Sr. Product Manager

Company: Owl Ventures
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: October 30, 2024

Job Description:

About Quizlet:Inspired by our belief that anyone can learn anything and powered by our own curiosity, we build the smartest tools we can imagine to help students learn.Quizlet is the popular, global learning platform and app that millions of students, teachers and everyday people use to study any subject imaginable for school, work or as part of their personal interests -- including two-thirds of high school students and half of all college students in the US. Combining cognitive science and machine learning, Quizlet guides students through adaptive study activities to confidently reach their learning goals. We're on track to become the undisputed leader in user-generated learning content and engagement, at the scale of YouTube.Valued at $1 billion, Quizlet has raised over $60 million in venture capital from investors including Icon Ventures, Union Square Ventures, General Atlantic, Costanoa Ventures, Owl Ventures, and Altos Ventures.To serve our global community of learners, our teams tackle lofty technical challenges and design for use cases across cultures and languages. We work hard, act like owners, and collaborate every chance we get. We're energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.About the Team:You will be joining a fast-moving and rapidly growing team dedicated to reimagining how students interact with Quizlet and its products. Our primary goal is to encourage users to return more frequently for longer study sessions, ultimately helping them achieve academic success. To meet these objectives, you'll collaborate closely with a cutting-edge engineering team that leverages the latest AI methodologies. Our team is dynamic and agile, designed to quickly adapt to user feedback as we push forward with major product innovations. Together, we are committed to delivering a transformative learning experience for students everywhere.About the Role:As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and refining the core navigation and daily starting experience for returning users, ensuring they are guided seamlessly toward study sessions tailored to their needs. You will play a vital role in creating a personalized experience that enhances user engagement through motivation systems designed to keep users studying across multiple devices, with a special emphasis on optimizing unique mobile experiences. A passion for identifying and understanding distinct user segments will be essential, as you'll focus on optimizing the user journey to drive engagement, retention, and overall satisfaction.This is a hybrid role based out of our Denver and San Francisco office hubs.In this role, you will:

• Drive Product Vision: Develop and articulate a data-driven product strategy that ensures Quizlet leverages the latest advancements to support new use cases and serve our students effectively.
• Understand our Users through research & analysis: Partner with user research and design teams to conduct user interviews, synthesize insights, and inform the product roadmap. Work with the data science & analytics team to quantify user behavior & product gaps.
• Problem-Solving and Prioritization: Break down large, ambiguous problem spaces, prioritize them, and focus the team on key hypotheses.
• Feature Development: Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, prioritize features, and deliver high-quality, impactful study-enhancing features.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with marketing and subscription teams to ensure features reach the right users at the optimal time in their learning journey.
• Be a Thought Leader: Advocate for the role of user-centric design and UX in the overall Quizlet product roadmap.What you bring to the table:
  • 7+ years of product management experience with a focus on engaging user experiences that span both desktop & mobile devices.
  • Proven track record of building and testing delightful user experiences and delivering quantifiable results.
  • Enthusiasm for being involved in every step of the product development process, from understanding user needs to analyzing metrics and building roadmaps.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with imperfect information and limited resources.
  • Excitement about enhancing learning experiences for millions of students worldwide through innovative online study tools.Bonus points if you have:
    • Experience working in EdTech or an educational background in learning science.
    • Moderate SQL experience.Compensation, Benefits & Perks:
      • Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary transparency helps to mitigate unfair hiring practices when it comes to discrimination and pay gaps. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a starting base salary of $130,000 - $180,000, depending on location and experience, as well as company stock options.
      • Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance.
      • 20 vacation days (and we expect you to take them!).
      • Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, HMO, VSP Choice).
      • Employer-sponsored 401k plan with company match.
      • Access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources to support professional growth.
      • Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, Wellness benefits.
      • 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice.We strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome!We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together, in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership.We provide a transparent setting, that gives a comprehensive view of who we are!In Closing:We hope you are excited about everything you read so far. We highly encourage you to apply for this position, even if you feel you do not meet all the requirements. Quizlet is always looking for amazing folks that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways - not merely candidates that fit a certain mold.We have a bias for action, take initiative, and take pride in delivering results. We make informed decisions whenever possible but are unafraid to take calculated risks on great ideas to promote learning. We embrace challenges and see effort as the path to mastery. We're constantly seeking opportunities to learn and we embrace curiosity. Quality matters at Quizlet, and we hold the bar high on everything we do.We treat each other with honesty and respect, encourage vigorous debate, and seek critical feedback. We value diversity, humility, transparency, and collaboration as the best paths to our success - as individuals, as a team, and as a company.Quizlet's success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are actively working to build a team that is representative of the diverse communities we serve, and an open, inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us!
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