Prodigy Education is a global leader in game-based learning and is one of the fastest-growing EdTech companies in North America. Our mission is to help every student in the world love learning, motivating millions worldwide via fun, secure and accessible curriculum-aligned gameplay experiences. Visit www.prodigygame.com to learn more.
We offer a hybrid work environment, providing employees the flexibility to choose whether they work in the office or from home on any given day. People leaders and team members are empowered to determine what works best based on business needs. We continue to encourage in-person collaboration to enhance the sense of community and connection.
We are currently looking for 2 Senior Product Managers to join us; 1 for our established Math Game and 1 for our nascent English Game!
As a Senior Product Manager, you define the future of fun and learning for Prodigy. Your role is to ensure we are building the right thing at the right time, both by sourcing ideas to drive our mission forward and through ruthlessly prioritizing the most impactful work. In addition, the Senior Product Manager will drive the overall research strategy and ensure that product decisions are based on in-depth data analysis. Through strong user empathy, a deep understanding of the business, and effective collaboration with your engineering partners, you will launch lean projects that validate your hypotheses.
Your Impact
Develop a deep understanding of our players, the problems they face and how Prodigy can resolve those pain points
Collaborate in a cross-functional team of developers, designers, data scientists, and QA to create a player-centred team culture with a shared vision
Curate the project backlog to ensure the team is always working on the highest priority item – balancing the development of features that provide immediate user value with those that accelerate the team
Track and analyze metrics at every part of the player journey so that you can focus in on the highest value opportunities
Iterate on successful features to drive player engagement and improve code quality
Consistently communicate what your team is working on and releasing to teams such as Customer Support and Marketing
Champion the accomplishments of your team to the rest of the company, ensuring that proper recognition is given when appropriate
Act in accordance with security policies and procedures
About You
3+ years of experience in product management or similar role
Keen interest in your users, gathering insights from a variety of sources including quantitative data and qualitative user research
Experience with A/B testing and launching products in a B2C environment
Able to lead, motivate, and develop a team primarily of people who don’t report to you
Experience collaborating closely with developers, designers, or other team members
Outstanding communication, organization, and attention to detail
Able to provide clear direction, set measurable goals and give insight on industry trends
Experience within the gaming industry is preferred
Bonus Points
Experience with subscriptions
A framework thinker!
Familiarity with education systems or child learning