Epic
Product Manager - User Research & Experience
Edtech.com's Summary
- Serve as the "voice of the user" by engaging directly with students and teachers.
- Conduct qualitative user research and translate insights into product requirements.
- Apply standard product management methodologies to improve user experience.
- Develop innovative ideas for user experience design.
- Requires 2–5 years of product management experience with strong communication skills.
- Comfortable conducting interviews and workshops.
- Willingness to perform in-depth research tasks.
- Startup experience is a bonus.
- Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 annually including base and performance bonuses.
- Work in the Product department focused on digital reading experiences for children.
Product Manager - User Research & Experience Full Description
About Epic
Epic is the leading digital reading platform for kids, used by millions of children, families, and educators around the world. With a vast library of high-quality books and learning resources, we empower Kâ12 students to explore their interests, build literacy skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading. As we look to the future, Epic is reimagining what reading can beâmore personalized, more interactive, and more accessible than ever before. Weâre combining technology, storytelling, and education to shape the next generation of readers.
About the Role
We're looking for a Product Manager to join our growing team. Reporting to the Head of Products, this individual will play a critical role in supporting our cross-functional teams to build meaningful product experiences that delight our users and drive measurable impact. This role is ideal for an entry-to-mid-level product manager who thrives at the intersection of user needs, product development, and data-driven decision-makingâand who is passionate about shaping the future of digital reading for kids.
Experience: 2â5 Years
The Vibe: A curious, gritty investigator who loves getting into the weeds with users.
- The Role: You are the "voice of the user." You will spend your time "in the trenches" with students and teachers to understand their pain points before they even articulate them.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct deep user research and translate qualitative findings into product requirements.
- Apply standard PM methodologies to improve user flow and engagement.
- Bring innovative, "out of the box" ideas to the user experience design process.
- Qualifications:
- 2â5 years of PM experience with a strong grasp of product methodology.
- Strong communication skills; comfortable conducting interviews and workshops.
- Willingness to "do the dirty work" of deep-dive research.
- Bonus: startup experience.
Why Join Epic
- Be part of a mission-driven company shaping how millions of children read and learn
- Work on a product with real impact, global reach, and massive growth potential
- Join a collaborative, passionate, and diverse team
Compensation: Total compensation ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 annually (including base salary and performance-based bonus), depending on experience and fit.
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