Head of Product

Numerade

Numerade

Product
Remote
Posted on Feb 1, 2024

Numerade is on a mission to level the playing field in education. This is your opportunity to join a venture-backed startup early and build something remarkable at the intersection of education and technology.

  • Since launch in 2019, we have helped over 200 million students gain confidence in STEM subjects, from algebra to quantum mechanics and more.
  • We’ve built the world's largest STEM video library.
  • We’re profitable
  • We’ve raised over $26M in funding through series A (check out the article here)
  • Our goal is to become the #1 ed-tech learning platform!

We are seeking a visionary Head of Product with AI/ ML expertise to lead our product strategy and development efforts. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned product leader with a proven track record of driving innovation, creating successful products, and enhancing user experiences. This is an exciting role for someone looking to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and play a crucial role in shaping the future of Numerade's educational technology platform.

Do not apply, if you are:

  • Not passionate about EdTech
  • Afraid of audacious goals
  • Afraid of failing and do not have a growth mindset
  • Afraid of getting your hands dirty
  • Need a big team

Responsibilities:

Product Strategy and Vision:

    • Develop and articulate a clear product strategy aligned with Numerade's overall business objectives.
    • Define and communicate a compelling product vision, ensuring alignment with market trends, customer needs, and educational advancements.

Leadership and Team Management:

    • Build and lead a high-performing product team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
    • Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members.

Product Development:

    • Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and content creation, to execute product initiatives.
  • User Experience and Design:
    • Champion user-centric design principles, ensuring that Numerade's products deliver exceptional user experiences.
    • Collaborate with UX/UI teams to optimize interfaces, interactions, and overall usability.

Market Research and Analysis:

    • Stay abreast of market trends, competitor offerings, and educational technology advancements.
    • Utilize market insights to inform product decisions, identify opportunities, and address potential challenges.

Product Performance and Analytics:

    • Establish Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and regularly analyze product performance data to drive data-driven decision-making.
    • Implement strategies to optimize product performance, user engagement, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of product development experience shipping high-quality, multi-platform consumer products, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven ability to develop and articulate a comprehensive product strategy for both web and mobile platforms.
  • 2-5 years of experience managing AI/ML projects in a startup environment.
  • Experience with LLM (Large Language Model)
  • Strong understanding of educational technology trends and the ability to translate them into innovative product solutions.
  • Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing product teams.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
  • Track record of delivering successful products in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Articles and recognition:

We were selected as one of the best 150 Edtech companies in the world by ASU & GVS:

Check out our blog to learn more about us!

Be authentic. Come as you are: Numerade is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Numerade is a remote-first company.