Associate Product Manager (ELASocials) 12 months FTC

At Nelsonwevebeen shaping the future of education for children and youth across Canada for over 110 years. As the countrys largest K-12 education content provider weremaindedicated to our legacy of looking forward paving the way in creating boundless accessible and engaging learning experiences for all.

Our innovative solutions including Edwin our digital learning platform provide curriculum-aligned content thatsupportdiverse learning styles while fostering critical thinking creativity and lifelong learning. We listen intently to the unique needs of educators students and administrators everywhere and continuously evolve what we do and build to improvetheirlives daily.

Whenweresearching for individuals to join our team we look for bold innovative team players with a passion for education and making a positive difference in our communities. If this sounds like you we want to hear from you! Apply to join our team Possible one learner at a time.

About the Role

AsAssociate Product Manageron the Product team reporting to theVice PresidentContent & CurriculumK12you arepassionate about education and will work with a dynamic team to help create innovativee-learning solutions for use in classrooms across are responsible in collaborationfor the identification conceptualization validation and strategic development of newe-learning resourcesand educational solutions acrosstheELA and Social projects collaborating on defining thepedagogy andinstructional designidentifyanddevelopnew authors reviewers subject matter experts and thought leaders in the subject area. The role will involve conducting market research to deeply understand customer needs and shifts in curriculum and pedagogy to develop highly valued Edwine-learning resources that grow andretainour customer base. We are looking for a candidate who isresults-oriented strategic problem-solvergifted at understanding teaching and learning in a digitallearning classroominnovator creative thinker great project managerand has strong interpersonal and communication skills.

KeyAccountabilities

In close collaboration with theVP Content & Curriculum you will execute:

Comprehensive Market Research and Product Conceptualization(20%):

• Utilizea range of research tools (e.g. field calls focus groups surveys concept or prototype reviews product testing industry best practice review user datainternalmarket feedback classroom observation attending subject area conferences)toidentifyand validatestudent and teacherpersonasidentifynewe-learningresource opportunitiesthatenable a personalized studentand teacher centric experiencesthat save teachers time understandcustomer curriculum interpretation and pedagogical and instructional best practices to drive business growth and retention.

Business Case Development & ProjectBudgeting(5%):

• Identifyproject specifications and collaborate withProductteamfor the development of budgetsbusinesscase andfeatureand functionality needs.

Product-in-Development Leadership(40%):

• Lead the end-to-end development ofdigital studentlearning experiencesand teacherinstructionalresources.

• Drive all phases of product design and creationfrom visioning and content development to review and refinementensuring alignment with strategic goalsand customer needs to increase student engagement and achievement while savingteacherstime.

• Define manage and prioritize product and user requirements.

• Communicatea clear data-informed product roadmap to internal stakeholders securing alignment across Leadership Product and Commercial teams.

• Responsible forsupporting the design ofstructured and coherentproductlearning pathways by mapping topics sequencing lessons and crafting clear learningobjectivesto ensure logical progression within each course. Courses are aligned to the curriculum with a clear progression of difficulty and complexity.

• Coordinate withinternal teamsto deliver high-quality e-learning resources continuouslyoptimizingproduct development workflowsleveraginginternal AI toolswhileaccelerating time-to-market through iterative development.

• Monitorlearning resourcedevelopment progress proactively resolving blockers. Serve as the escalation point for critical product and customer issuesmaintainingmomentum and quality under pressure.

Author/Reviewer/Subject Matter Expert Acquisition and Relationship Management(30%):

• Identify sign manage and cultivate key authors reviewers subject matter experts key customer influencers and thought leaders to meete-learning resource expectations of customers while ensuringoptimalproduct positioning inmarket.

Market Launch Initiatives(5%):

• In collaboration withProduct MarketingManagerdevelop product related supports (ie. Key learning resource benefits instructional overview testimonials from reviewers or authors ways to position resources resource FAQsresource implementation tools and presentations sales training materialetc.) for market-facing initiatives.

• University degree isrequired

• Minimum 3 years experience in K-12 educational Ed-Tech market with experience working directly with content creators

• K-12 teaching experience

• Strong organizational skills and project management experience an asset

• Results-oriented strategic problem-solver innovator creative thinker and has strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

• Current understanding and knowledge of digital technologiesAIdigitallearning toolshow students learn best in a digital environmentand other multi-media applications

• Knowledge and understanding of the Canadian K12 landscape including various Canadian curricula effective instructional practices and emerging educational trends technologies teaching learning and assessment strategies

• Ability to clearly synthesize and communicate market needs and trends

• Ability to quickly separate opportunity from ambiguity and to filter market noise

• Exceptional relationship management skillsincluding recruiting managing and mentoring internal and external authors reviewers editors subject matter experts and digital content developers

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and risk-mitigation skills

• Entrepreneurial spirit

• Ability and willingness to travel

• Experience with SCRUM an asset

• Ability to handle a high volume of work ina short periodof time handle multiple priorities simultaneously be flexible to pivotpriorities as needed to meet corporate goalsandoperatein a demanding work environment is important

• French an asset

Compensation

The base salary range for thiscontract position starts at $85000 per annumbased on position may also be eligible for performance-related incentive is part of our broader Total Rewards package which includes benefits and programs that support employee well-being and growth.

What We Offer

At Nelson we believe in taking care of our well-being growth and work-life balance matter to us which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support youprofessionally and personally.

The below benefits apply to this temporary contract position.

• This role is primarily on-site with some hybrid flexibility M-F standard business hours
• Commuter friendly location (Sheppard & Don Mills)
• Free parking on-site
• Free convenient shuttle bus service from Don Mills Subway Station to and from the office
• Access to on-site fitness center and fitness classes
• Access to Linkedin Learning for continuous skill growth
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support spanning from mental health services to financial counselling and many things in-between.
  

Dont have 100% of the above qualifications Do you still think Nelson is a great fit for you We encourage you to apply anyway!

Our EDI Statement

Nelsonteaches the world by learning from everyone in it.

• We are committed to fosteringan equitable diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This is an integral part of our companys culture and mission that aligns with our four key pillars of Employee Diversity Developing Authentic and Accurate Content Amplifying External Voices and Supporting the Local Community and Beyond.
• We believein the power of education and our ability toimpactsocial honesty integrity and respect guide our decisions and actions in the development of learning solutions that empower success for all educators and learners.
• We valuea respectful inclusive and safe workplace that nurtures belonging andrepresentsmanydifferent cultures backgrounds perspectives and opinions. Everyone is free to be who they are.
• We fosterand continue to build relationships that areequitable diverse and inclusive with existing and future partners in education.
• We committo holding ourselves accountable by creating measurable short and long-term goals that place equity diversity and inclusion at the core of what we do in our resources the workplace the educational community and in the larger society.
• We striveto build an inclusive world for everyone. We are stronger together.
  

AI and Automated Hiring Tools

Nelson uses AI support tools in our applicant tracking system to help with tasks such as summarizing points and anonymizing applications. All candidate screening assessments and hiring decisions are done by people.

Interview Outcome Notification
Nelson is committed to keeping candidates informed. All candidates who attend an interview for a publicly advertised role will be notified of the outcome of their candidacy. Candidates will be notified of the hiring decision no later than45 daysafter the last interview.

Our Commitment

Nelsonis an equal opportunity employer and is committed toInclusion Equity andDiversity. As part of this commitment we do not discriminateon the basis ofage race sex gender gender identity colour religion national origin sexual orientation marital status citizenship veteran status or disability status.

Should you require any accommodation during our recruitment and selection process please reach out to.

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