Associate Product Manager, Mathematics

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Curriculum Associates is a rapidly growing educational technology and publishing company committed to making classrooms better places for teachers and students. On our team, there are opportunities for learning and development as we grow together.
We are seeking talented individuals with strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills to join our Product Development Team. The Associate Product Manager will work closely with senior product managers and the development, design, and supporting teams to evaluate and deliver classroom solutions for educators and students. The successful Associate Product Manager will have an understanding of the needs of mathematics educators, will be able to remain focused on the details and life cycle of one or more products, and will be able to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

You will enjoy this role if you have a passion for mathematics education and you are:

• motivated and dedicated - You want to continue contributing to the success of teachers and students while developing as a product manager.
• analytical and organized - You would enjoy speaking with educators and stakeholders to uncover unmet market needs.
• collaborative and communicative - You are able to work as part of a team, helping to build shared vision and represent the market's perspective on meetings.

What you'll do:

• Capture, collate and share educator and internal feedback
• Investigate, define and document market needs and problems related to mathematics instruction in K–8 classrooms
• Assist with analysis of feedback from multiple channels to help prioritize development decisions, in support of product strategy and sales
• Work closely with senior product managers, product developers, design and user experience to define and deliver high-quality products that support mathematics instruction and classroom experiences
• Embrace diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, supporting equitable and asset-based instruction and representation in products
• Liaise with professional development, implementation, and marketing teams to ensure proper positioning and implementation of products
• Assist senior product managers with building product knowledge for a variety of stakeholders

Who we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree with at least one year of experience in product management related to curriculum development, or at least three years of experience teaching mathematics.
• Some knowledge of best practices and trends in mathematics education and use of core mathematics curriculum in the classroom
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues 
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to think critically and troubleshoot
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to meet deadlines 
• Comfort in learning new skills quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Compensation and benefits: Equitable pay and great benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, employer-contributed 401K. 

Location: Currently, all Curriculum Associates employees are working remotely due to Covid-19. Once it is safe to go back into the office, you may continue to work remotely or you may work from our office in Billerica, MA on a schedule agreed upon with your manager. Occasional travel may be required for professional development or customer visits.