Senior Product Manager, AI Initiatives

Description

_Position at Imagine Learning_

Great Purpose. Great People. Great Opportunities.

At Imagine Learning, we Empower Potential \- in students, educators, and each other. As the leading provider of digital-first K–12 curriculum solutions, we’re committed to igniting learning breakthroughs that spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Every day, our team designs innovative tools that help educators personalize instruction and engage students in meaningful ways. We’re shaping the future of learning through our Curriculum-Informed AI™ approach - technology that understands instructional context, respects educator judgment, and transforms how teachers personalize learning at scale to unlock each student’s potential. Together, we’re reimagining what’s possible and transforming education.

That same spirit of innovation and purpose drives our team culture. At Imagine Learning, you’ll find opportunities for meaningful work, continuous growth, and connection with passionate colleagues who care deeply about making a difference. We celebrate collaboration, embrace change, and believe in lifelong learning - for our students and ourselves.

Imagine Learning offers flexible work arrangements across the U.S. and internationally. U.S.-based employees located in or around Tempe, AZ (HQ), Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, Rock Rapids, IA, or Bloomington, MN, typically work on a hybrid schedule at one of our office locations.

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.

For more information on what it’s like to work at Imagine Learning, including our culture, benefits, and products, visit us [HERE](https://www.imaginelearning.com/about/careers/).

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Position Information: This is a regular, full-time position, reporting to the Director of Product Management, AI Initiatives.

Compensation: Base pay is anticipated to be between $119,786 and $169,950 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.

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: Imagine Learning provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including:

• Multiple health, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums
• 401k plan with a company match
• 16 paid holidays, which include 2 floating holidays and a winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive maternity and fertility/family building benefits
• Paid bonding leave when a new child joins your family
• Access to on-demand mental health resources
• Life and short and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax savings plans
• Paid volunteer time off
• A wide variety of professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement
• Work from home opportunities that foster work/life balance

Envision Your Experience.

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Solve customer problems by developing AI-powered educational products and leveraging technologies such as natural language processing, computer vision, and large language 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 a 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 at least 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.

At Imagine Learning, we believe our work is strongest when people feel respected, supported, and encouraged to contribute their unique perspectives. We strive to create a welcoming workplace where employees can learn from one another, grow together, and build educational experiences that reflect the world of our learners.

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to 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.