Senior Product Manager, Education - Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

The Team

At CZI, we pair technology with grantmaking to equip educators, families and students with tools that integrate high-quality research, practices and content to unlock the full potential of every student, no matter who they are or where they live. From program conception to software feature design, we center our work on student and educator voices to help educators address the day-to-day challenges in their classrooms.

Since 2015, our grant investments have helped catalyze new tools, practices, and measures designed to foster whole-child outcomes. We leverage technology to provide research-based practices in products that help teachers connect with students and tailor learning experiences to individual student needs.

At our core, we are builders and our unique builder philanthropy approach is what sets us apart from other education funders. Take a closer look at the highlights and significant milestones of CZI’s first eight years of education work.

The Opportunity

Educators are already using AI-based tools in various ways—including generating lesson plans, creating classroom materials such as tests and assignments, and helping differentiate instruction for students. At CZI, we are inspired and excited about the possibilities and promise of AI to accelerate the availability of research-backed practices at scale. We are actively and thoughtfully exploring how to incorporate AI into products in close partnership with researchers, experts, and educators.

As a Senior Product Manager, Education with a focus on our knowledge graph, you will define the product vision, lead the journey to product-market fit, and guide the development of an open data platform. This graph will serve as a critical data asset powering the AI products of leading edtech developers. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of educational technology, driving products that are grounded in learning sciences to improve student outcomes.

You will work at the intersection of strategy and execution, collaborating closely with Education Leadership on one of the organization’s most strategic priorities. You will partner with engineers, data scientists, designers, curriculum experts, and external partners to ensure the platform is robust, scalable, and impactful.

What You'll Do

• Define and champion the product vision for the knowledge graph, ensuring it aligns with organizational goals and addresses the evolving needs of the edtech developer market.
• Lead the journey to product-market fit by shipping frequently to gain validated learning insights from your customers and data partners.
• Collaborate intensively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, data scientists, designers, curriculum experts, and other product managers, to build a robust and scalable platform.
• Establish and nurture partnerships with external stakeholders, integrating their insights and needs to enhance the knowledge graph’s utility and adoption.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from ideation and roadmap planning to execution and iteration, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional quality.

What You'll Bring

• 8+ years of Proven success in product management, with a strong track record of launching and scaling data platforms or technologically complex products, preferably in the educational technology market.
• Deep expertise in knowledge graphs, data platforms, or semantic technologies, with the ability to translate technical capabilities into compelling product features.
• Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of uniting cross-functional teams and influencing senior executives and external partners.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, adept at leveraging data to inform decisions and drive product direction.
• A passionate commitment to education and innovation, motivated by the opportunity to improve student outcomes through technology grounded in learning sciences.

Compensation

The Redwood City, CA base pay range for this role is $214,000 -$321,000. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. Pay ranges outside Redwood City are adjusted based on cost of labor in each respective geographical market. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.

Benefits for the Whole You

We’re thankful to have an incredible team behind our work. To honor their commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits to support the people who make all we do possible.

• CZI provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
• Annual benefit for employees that can be used most meaningfully for them and their families, such as housing, student loan repayment, childcare, commuter costs, or other life needs.
• CZI Life of Service Gifts are awarded to employees to “live the mission” and support the causes closest to them.
• Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
• Funding for select family-forming benefits.
• Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving to the Bay Area

• And more

Commitment to Diversity

We believe that the strongest teams and best thinking are defined by the diversity of voices at the table. We are committed to fair treatment and equal access to opportunity for all CZI team members and to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.Learnabout our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

If you’re interested in a role but your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.

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