STEM Program Implementation Manager
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Job Location:
San Jose, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 80000 - 92000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
STEM Program Implementation Manager
The STEM Program Implementation Manager oversees the development and implementation of the Tech Challenge signature flagship program products and services that support learners from low-income and historically marginalized communities in becoming problem-solvers with a strong sense of STEM identity. This role manages contractors and volunteers supports implementation of the Tech Challenge product lifecycle and coordinates a cross-functional team to build products and services aligned to STEM. The role works closely with counterparts from R&D product marketing partnership success and operations to ensure products are continually improving and responsive to learner needs. This exempt role reports to the Senior Director of Learning Products.
Responsibilities
- Product management
- Manage the product roadmap for STEM products including product definition and re-branding
- Translate organization educator and student needs into clear product requirements and user stories
- Define success criteria and monitor key performance indicators related to learner engagement achievement and satisfaction
- Learner-Centered Design
- Serve as the voice of the learner in product development leveraging feedback usability testing and analytics
- Collaborate with R&D instructional designers and partnership managers to ensure solutions are routed in evidence-based learning design
- Ensure all products meet accessibility inclusivity and usability standards
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with R&D partner success and operations teams to deliver features on time and within scope
- Work closely with Tech Interactive implementation partners and partner education organizations to ensure products align with The Techs educational philosophy pedagogical principles and learner needs
- Support marketing training and adoption strategies to drive learner engagement
- Continuous Improvement
- Monitor and evaluate product performance collecting insights to inform iterative improvements
- Stay informed on industry trends edtech innovations and student engagement practices
- Recommend enhancements that better balance learner impact with scalability and efficiency
Requirements and Skills
- 6 years of experience delivering instruction in design thinking project-based learning learning science instructional technology and/or a related field
- Strong knowledge of design challenge learning adult learning theory and modern instructional design approaches
- Experience managing roles responsibilities tasks and timelines using software (Asana Trello etc.)
- Ability to synthesize student feedback and data into actionable program and product improvements.
- Excellent communication skills across diverse stakeholders.
- Bachelors degree in Education Learning Sciences Instructional Design or related experience required. Advanced degree preferred.
Working Conditions and Schedule
- Schedule includes weekend and evening work as programmatic and organizational business needs require.
- This is an on-site role with the possibility of flexibility for working some days at an alternative work location. Flexibility will vary depending on the needs of the job.
- Limited travel (domestic) may be required up to 10%.
Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) at The Tech
Our success is dependent on building teams that include people from different backgrounds and experiences who challenge each others assumptions with fresh perspectives. To that end we look for a diverse pool of applicants including but not limited to those from historically marginalized groups women people with disabilities people of color people who are lesbian gay bisexual transgender and/or nonconforming veterans and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
The Tech will provide an equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals and will not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry citizenship age physical or mental disability legally protected medical condition military or veteran status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. Any applicant with a disability may contact The Tech Interactive to arrange for accommodations. Please contact the Tech ator call (408) 795 - 6248.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
Who We Are Since opening in 1998, The Tech Interactive has been an integral part of the San Francisco Bay area and is proud to serve families and young people through hands-on activities, experimental labs, and design challenge experiences. Here at The Tech our mission is to inspire t ... View more
