Product Manager, AI & STEM Specialist

At Macmillan Learning, we're committed to driving innovation that transforms education. We seek team members who thrive on pushing boundaries, envisioning future possibilities, and building solutions that make a lasting impact. Whether you're a Pioneer shaping bold new ideas, a Builder turning possibilities into reality, or a Stabilizer optimizing for success, you'll play a vital role in advancing our mission. If you're excited by the prospect of testing new technologies, implementing transformative strategies, and thriving in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

The Product Manager for AI Strategy and STEM Learning plays a critical role in shaping the future of AI-powered educational products at Macmillan Learning. This role is responsible for developing and executing a strategic vision for artificial intelligence and data science applications within our STEM-focused learning solutions. This Product Manager works closely with cross-functional teams, including STEM Editorial, AI researchers, data scientists, UX designers, and engineers, to ensure the seamless integration of AI-driven capabilities into our products. This role leverages their expertise in AI, machine learning, and STEM education to enhance learning outcomes, personalization, and automation within the digital learning experience.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and people of color, to apply for this role. We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we recognize that unique perspectives and experiences contribute to the strength of our team. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. We value your potential, and we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive and contribute their best.


Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Product Discovery & Research

• Lead discovery efforts to identify and validate AI-powered solutions for STEM education, ensuring alignment with learner and educator needs
• Conduct market research, user interviews, and data analysis to assess the impact and feasibility of AI-driven learning tools
• Evaluate and prioritize emerging AI technologies and methodologies, determining how they can be applied effectively to enhance digital learning experiences
• Make data-informed recommendations based on insights from users, educators, and business stakeholders, helping to drive product vision and roadmap decisions

Backlog & Strategy Execution

• Own and maintain a well-structured AI/STEM-focused product backlog, ensuring clear prioritization and alignment with business objectives and user needs
• Synthesize and catalog feedback from users, internal teams, and market insights, ensuring AI product development efforts address key STEM learning challenges
•  Evangelize the product backlog across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with AI innovation goals and the overall product strategy

Competitive & Market Analysis

• Analyze the AI and STEM education landscape, identifying market trends, competitive positioning, and opportunities for differentiation
•  Leverage system data, customer feedback, and AI-driven analytics to benchmark the adoption and usage of AI-powered learning tools
•  Research and assess competitor strategies for AI integration, ensuring Macmillan Learning remains a leader in AI-driven STEM education

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with UX and Engineering to obtain early feedback on solutions and understand efforts and trade-offs
• Work closely with other Product Managers, STEM Editorial, UX designers, and Engineering teams to coordinate multi-team initiatives and establish development priorities
• Define product features and communicate requirements to UX designers and engineering teams via clearly-written requirement documents, diagrams, and concise verbal communication
•  Track and drive cross-functional product rollout outside of the product development team (Product/UX/Engineering), including coordinating with Learning Science, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Experience teams to facilitate successful product use

Performance Measurement & Business Impact

• Assess, measure, and present the impact of their team’s work directly to stakeholders, quantifying the value of their progress, and evaluating or recommending possible courses of action
•  Establish and maintain internal partner relationships aligned with evaluating viability and supporting implementation through launch efforts
•  Monitor and assess key performance indicators (KPIs) for products/features, ensuring alignment with learner engagement and business growth

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related STEM field preferred)
• 3+ years’ experience designing and building new products and/or enhancing existing products
• 2+ years’ product management or business analyst experience
• Deep understanding of STEM education markets, including trends, challenges, and innovations in digital learning tools
• Understanding of key STEM learning methodologies (e.g., project-based learning, problem-solving frameworks, lab simulations, and interactive content) and how technology can enhance these experiences
• Knowledgeable across many functional areas: product management, UX, editorial, sales, customer support, finance, and marketing
•  Experience effectively communicating complex information orally and in writing to a variety of stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Product management or product design experience with a focus on higher education
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance considerations in education, including accessibility and ethical AI considerations
•  A passion for EdTech, teaching, or another role
• Product Management or Agile Scrum certification
• Solid product management experience with a track record of creating innovative software/mobile applications
• Programming or prototyping experience a plus, agile experience preferred

Salary Range: $89,000 - $115,000/year

Exemption Status: Exempt 

 The position is eligible for remote employment, excluding the following locations: Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to concentrate in busy, open office environment. Must be able to multi-task and maintain calm and focus under stressful situations. Must be able to travel occasionally

Benefits 

Regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees and their dependents are eligible for Macmillan benefits, effective on the employee’s date of hire. Macmillan also offers health benefits coverage to qualifying same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners (may require additional documentation) of active employees.  

• Competitive pay and bonus plan
• Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Contributions to your 401k retirement account through Fidelity 
• Generous paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays (Spring Reset Day , Juneteenth, Indigenous People's Day, Election Day, and more!)
• Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program
• 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• And much more!

 Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family-owned company that inspires what’s possible for every learner. We envision a world in which every learner succeeds. Through our content, tools and services, we aim to make that a reality. To learn more, please visit macmillanlearning.com, join our Macmillan Community, stay connected to our Learning Stories blogs, or see us on LinkedIn, Facebook, or X. Macmillan Learning is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a global media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, veteran, family and economic status and background, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. You can read more about our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives here.

 The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an affirmative action program in compliance with the NY Department of Education’s guidance.  Portions of the affirmative action program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.