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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