Code.org is based in Seattle, but many of our team members are remote; remote candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply!

COMPANY PROFILE

Code.org® is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups. Our vision is that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science as part of their core K-12 education. The leading provider of K-12 computer science curriculum in the largest school districts in the United States, Code.org also created the annual Hour of Code campaign, which has engaged more than 15% of all students in the world.

JOB SUMMARY

Code.org is looking for a VP or Director of Product Management who is excited to craft the platform delivering the most popular K-12 Computer Science curriculum to students and educators around the world and to help expand participation of students who are traditionally underrepresented in CS. You will drive a suite of products that are used by students, teachers, partner organizations, policy makers, parents, and administrators. Products at Code.org include our overall learning platform and teacher dashboard, a suite of programming tools (App Lab, Game Lab, Sprite Lab), Hour of Code activities, teacher and administrator tools, and much more. You will be leading a team of talented Product Managers, working closely with the engineering, education, data, creative, support, and marketing teams to develop the strategy and processes to deliver on experiences that delight and inspire students and educators.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL

•Deeply understand the company strategy and cross-organizational priorities

•Leverage this knowledge to develop the product vision in close partnership with the Chief Product Officer and CEO

•Be part of the leadership team, influencing organizational strategy and operational decisions 

•Coach, support and foster the career growth of a team of Product Managers

•Cultivate an inclusive and supportive team culture that fosters strong collaboration and execution 

•Create a product roadmap to deliver on the product vision, creating user experiences that delight K-12 educators, students and our community

•Partner with Code.org engineering, curriculum, and other teams to develop team processes and execution of the roadmap

•Coordinate and ensure alignment with partner teams

•Connect with external organizations and find opportunities for beneficial partnerships

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

•Experience managing a team of product managers (5+ years)

•At least 8 years of experience as a product manager building web-centric consumer products/services

•Taken computer science courses or have experience with programming

•Designed user experience for non-tech savvy consumers

•Experience using data to make decisions

•Strong technical background

•Strong communication and collaboration skills

•Experience building and maintaining partnerships with other teams/organizations

Additional skills and interests that would help you be successful in this role:

•Teaching or volunteering experience in K-12 classrooms

•Experience using programming tools designed for students

•Experience building programs or products for students and/or underrepresented communities in your field

In addition, you must:

•Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

•Pass a pre-employment background check

At Code.org we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Position is open immediately. Closing date: open until filled.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Salary

• Technology subsidy consistent with our Bring Your Own Device environment

• Flexible, engaging working environment

• Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation annually, sick leave, and 'winter break' office closure the two weeks that include Christmas and New Years.

• Medical, dental and vision premiums paid at 100% for FT positions and their dependents

• Option to participate in 403b retirement savings plan

• Annual professional development stipend 

• The opportunity to help students learn better and change the face of computer science

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation