Ello
Product Manager
Ello, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
[Full Time] Product Manager at Ello (United States)Product Manager
Ello United StatesDate Posted: 05 May, 2023Work Location: San Francisco, United StatesSalary Offered: $120,000 — $180,000 yearlyJob Type: Full TimeExperience Required: 3+ yearsRemote Work: YesVacancies: 1 availableAt Ello, our mission is to maximize the potential of all children. Our first product (Read with Ello) is an AI reading teacher that listens to a child read from real books. It uses evidence-based reading instruction to help them when they get stuck and behavioral psychology to motivate them to keep going.We are now planning to build on the success of Read with Ello to create the world’s first complete AI teacher for children so that we can close literacy and educational gaps around the world. We build delightful learner-centered experiences leveraging the massive recent advances in AI, and put children on a path of lifelong learning, creating the foundation for their future and ours.We are well backed by world-class investors, having just closed a Series A, and we are ready to bring on new talent to help achieve our vision.About the RoleAs our first Product Manager reporting to our Head of Product, you will have the opportunity to shape our product development process and leave a lasting impact on the company. You’ll be responsible for owning different parts of the customer journey, including customer onboarding experience, and steer product features that will drive adoption and keep parents informed and satisfied with their child’s reading journey with Ello.As a Series A company, we are looking for someone who is an extremely strong executor who can quickly span across product domains. From conducting UX research to developing growth strategies, to executing and delivering on highly technical solutions with engineering teams, the ideal candidate is entrepreneurial at heart, most comfortable when sitting at the intersection of business, technology, and art, and able to bring deep product expertise from past experience building in consumer technology or edtech space. You are excited to work alongside the Head of Product to bring Ello's product and dev process to the next level.You will work at the forefront of the business, collaborating closely on the launch of a new product initiative with our CEO, Head of Growth, and other business stakeholders to drive the next 10x growth of the business. This role may extend into future product areas such as Ello for Schools and learning products beyond reading.This role offers exceptional exposure to all aspects of the company and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.Exciting things about this role:
Be one of the first members of our product team, and join a rapidly growing team of A+ players with the chance to have a big voice.Drive ideas that have a direct impact on the growth of the business.Do work that matters and make a true impact on child development and literacy at scale.Be part of an exceptional team doing exceptional work at the forefront of technological change.Work at the cutting edge of interactive learning and artificial intelligence.Capitalize on tremendous career development opportunities during this exciting early phase.Key Requirements
2-5 years of experience working in consumer technology as a product management or adjacent roles (project management, software/product development, UX design, curriculum or game design, etc.)Track record of building and delivering successful products and solutions.Incredible communication and organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.Ability to plan product timelines and roadmaps based on business requirements and driving project schedules with realistic time estimates.Ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively across international teams (members based across the U.S., South America, Europe, and Africa).Strong collaboration and product leadership skills.Analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.Understand technical systems and experience working with engineering teams to deliver complex solutions.Nice to HaveExperience shipping zero-to-one products and bringing them to market.Software engineering experience or equivalent experience with highly technical products.Experience with data analytics tools (A/B testing tools, visualization tools, run queries to draw insights).Past experience working on high-growth, direct-to-consumer products and driving new product adoption.Experience working on education products or familiarity with the consumer education market.Familiarity with game design mechanics, engagement loops, and motivation frameworks.Understand qualitative research methods, experience conducting UX research and/or run play testing to drive product decisions.Experience leading sprint schedules with technical teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.Strong understanding of customer and business needs with ability to translate customer feedback into product needs.We Look for Candidates Who
Want to build products that create impact with delight.Are self-starters with a strong sense of ownership, and are driven to improve and elevate business processes that empower other teams.Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and are able to adapt to change.Are highly organized and have an eye for detail.Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.Find urgency in our mission and want to be part of a hard-working team.Value building strong and meaningful relationships with their colleagues and teammates.Compensation range
$120,000 - $160,000 base salary per year, plus stock options.About Ello
Our team has deep expertise in artificial intelligence, K-12 education, and child development across institutions such as Stanford, Berkeley, Google, Apple, and more. We were part of Y Combinator’s W20 batch and have recently closed a funding round; previously announced investors include leading US and European VCs including Project A Ventures, Reach Capital, Khosla Ventures, Homebrew, WndrCo, Human Capital and K9 Ventures.We’re a small, collaborative team that takes each other’s voices very seriously. Because our mission is to support all children, it is critical that our team is representative of the wider community; we place significant emphasis on ensuring diversity in our team and inclusion in our culture.We want to create an environment in which we can all be our best selves, use our strengths to take Ello forward, and develop our own skills. We want to have fun while working hard to do impactful things that we’re proud of – we believe it’s possible to do both.At Ello, we view diversity as a moral imperative and a competitive advantage. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, skin color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We plan and structure our interviews to directly assess skills and experience.
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Ello United StatesDate Posted: 05 May, 2023Work Location: San Francisco, United StatesSalary Offered: $120,000 — $180,000 yearlyJob Type: Full TimeExperience Required: 3+ yearsRemote Work: YesVacancies: 1 availableAt Ello, our mission is to maximize the potential of all children. Our first product (Read with Ello) is an AI reading teacher that listens to a child read from real books. It uses evidence-based reading instruction to help them when they get stuck and behavioral psychology to motivate them to keep going.We are now planning to build on the success of Read with Ello to create the world’s first complete AI teacher for children so that we can close literacy and educational gaps around the world. We build delightful learner-centered experiences leveraging the massive recent advances in AI, and put children on a path of lifelong learning, creating the foundation for their future and ours.We are well backed by world-class investors, having just closed a Series A, and we are ready to bring on new talent to help achieve our vision.About the RoleAs our first Product Manager reporting to our Head of Product, you will have the opportunity to shape our product development process and leave a lasting impact on the company. You’ll be responsible for owning different parts of the customer journey, including customer onboarding experience, and steer product features that will drive adoption and keep parents informed and satisfied with their child’s reading journey with Ello.As a Series A company, we are looking for someone who is an extremely strong executor who can quickly span across product domains. From conducting UX research to developing growth strategies, to executing and delivering on highly technical solutions with engineering teams, the ideal candidate is entrepreneurial at heart, most comfortable when sitting at the intersection of business, technology, and art, and able to bring deep product expertise from past experience building in consumer technology or edtech space. You are excited to work alongside the Head of Product to bring Ello's product and dev process to the next level.You will work at the forefront of the business, collaborating closely on the launch of a new product initiative with our CEO, Head of Growth, and other business stakeholders to drive the next 10x growth of the business. This role may extend into future product areas such as Ello for Schools and learning products beyond reading.This role offers exceptional exposure to all aspects of the company and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.Exciting things about this role:
Be one of the first members of our product team, and join a rapidly growing team of A+ players with the chance to have a big voice.Drive ideas that have a direct impact on the growth of the business.Do work that matters and make a true impact on child development and literacy at scale.Be part of an exceptional team doing exceptional work at the forefront of technological change.Work at the cutting edge of interactive learning and artificial intelligence.Capitalize on tremendous career development opportunities during this exciting early phase.Key Requirements
2-5 years of experience working in consumer technology as a product management or adjacent roles (project management, software/product development, UX design, curriculum or game design, etc.)Track record of building and delivering successful products and solutions.Incredible communication and organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.Ability to plan product timelines and roadmaps based on business requirements and driving project schedules with realistic time estimates.Ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively across international teams (members based across the U.S., South America, Europe, and Africa).Strong collaboration and product leadership skills.Analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.Understand technical systems and experience working with engineering teams to deliver complex solutions.Nice to HaveExperience shipping zero-to-one products and bringing them to market.Software engineering experience or equivalent experience with highly technical products.Experience with data analytics tools (A/B testing tools, visualization tools, run queries to draw insights).Past experience working on high-growth, direct-to-consumer products and driving new product adoption.Experience working on education products or familiarity with the consumer education market.Familiarity with game design mechanics, engagement loops, and motivation frameworks.Understand qualitative research methods, experience conducting UX research and/or run play testing to drive product decisions.Experience leading sprint schedules with technical teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.Strong understanding of customer and business needs with ability to translate customer feedback into product needs.We Look for Candidates Who
Want to build products that create impact with delight.Are self-starters with a strong sense of ownership, and are driven to improve and elevate business processes that empower other teams.Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and are able to adapt to change.Are highly organized and have an eye for detail.Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.Find urgency in our mission and want to be part of a hard-working team.Value building strong and meaningful relationships with their colleagues and teammates.Compensation range
$120,000 - $160,000 base salary per year, plus stock options.About Ello
Our team has deep expertise in artificial intelligence, K-12 education, and child development across institutions such as Stanford, Berkeley, Google, Apple, and more. We were part of Y Combinator’s W20 batch and have recently closed a funding round; previously announced investors include leading US and European VCs including Project A Ventures, Reach Capital, Khosla Ventures, Homebrew, WndrCo, Human Capital and K9 Ventures.We’re a small, collaborative team that takes each other’s voices very seriously. Because our mission is to support all children, it is critical that our team is representative of the wider community; we place significant emphasis on ensuring diversity in our team and inclusion in our culture.We want to create an environment in which we can all be our best selves, use our strengths to take Ello forward, and develop our own skills. We want to have fun while working hard to do impactful things that we’re proud of – we believe it’s possible to do both.At Ello, we view diversity as a moral imperative and a competitive advantage. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, skin color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We plan and structure our interviews to directly assess skills and experience.
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