Job description

This position is onsite at our New Rochelle, NY office. Position Purpose The Product Manager, Interactive Content will work with content developers and digital content designers to advise on utilizing interactive technology and platform features to deliver content creatively while maintaining instructional intent. They will become an expert on current platform capabilities for delivering content so they can properly advise on the best transformation of content to deliver innovative, customer-focused products meant to enhance teacher instruction and enrich the student learning experience. Duties and Responsibilities Intake and prioritize new digital content design projects, defining the best interactive format for the content depending on the user and intended instruction or purpose Work side-by-side with Digital Designers to prototype content in a clear, engaging manner Work closely with Platform Product Managers to understand the existing applications used for multiple curriculum products Clearly communicate the details of completed, in progress, and planned work Track and document stakeholder feedback and team decisions Represent the user in stakeholder conversations, communicating and identifying clear ways o representing content digitally Job Requirements/Skills and Experience Minimum 3-5 years in product management working in the K-8 edtech space An understanding of the needs of teachers, administrators, parents/caregivers and students Familiarity with Pre-K – 6 literacy instruction and digital solutions that support it Contributor of solutions to interactive and user experience challenges Knowledge of current ed tech trends and capabilities Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills, with ability to manage stakeholders Ability to work effectively and handle multiple projects and teams simultaneously Understanding of WCAG and Accessibility guidelines Bachelor s Degree or equivalent Preferred Qualifications Problem-solver with ability to think out-of-the-box and empathize with users Working knowledge of user experience, user interaction, and responsive design across mobile platforms, devices, and products Experience with Agile development practices Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 *The base salary range represents the low and high end of the expected salary range for the position. The base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors such as geographic location, experience, education, and skill level. ABOUT BENCHMARK EDUCATION COMPANY Benchmark Education Company (BEC) is a leading publisher of core, supplemental, and intervention literacy and language resources in English and Spanish, with valid and reliable digital assessments that inform instruction. BEC is also a provider of exceptional professional development to educators. BEC is recognized as a responsive publisher that offers equally rigorous and engaging digital, print, and hybrid learning materials grounded in the Science of Reading research. BEC monitors research outcomes carefully to create effective foundational resources that include strong decoding materials with systematic and explicit instruction and high-quality resources focused on language development and comprehension. BEC’s content-rich and authentic texts offer instruction in close reading and analysis, multiple perspectives, and authentic literature while building world knowledge and reflecting the individuality of every student in each diverse classroom. Family owned and operated for more than 25 years, BEC is committed to partnering with educators to provide the best for all students through resources of exceptional quality, world-class professional learning, and effective and dedicated customer support. Benchmark Education Publishing (BEC) and its affiliates are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.   For further information, visit us at: benchmarkeducation.com

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This position is onsite at our New Rochelle, NY office.
Position Purpose
Duties and Responsibilities
Intake and prioritize new digital content design projects, defining the best interactive format for the content depending on the user and intended instruction or purpose
Work side-by-side with Digital Designers to prototype content in a clear, engaging manner
Work closely with Platform Product Managers to understand the existing applications used for multiple curriculum products
Clearly communicate the details of completed, in progress, and planned work
Track and document stakeholder feedback and team decisions
Represent the user in stakeholder conversations, communicating and identifying clear ways o representing content digitally
Job Requirements/Skills and Experience
Minimum 3-5 years in product management working in the K-8 edtech space
An understanding of the needs of teachers, administrators, parents/caregivers and students
Familiarity with Pre-K – 6 literacy instruction and digital solutions that support it
Contributor of solutions to interactive and user experience challenges
Knowledge of current ed tech trends and capabilities
Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills, with ability to manage stakeholders
Ability to work effectively and handle multiple projects and teams simultaneously
Understanding of WCAG and Accessibility guidelines
Bachelor s Degree or equivalent

Nice-to-haves

Problem-solver with ability to think out-of-the-box and empathize with users
Working knowledge of user experience, user interaction, and responsive design across mobile platforms, devices, and products
Experience with Agile development practices

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Platform: workday
Effort: long

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Professional Development