[Remote] Product Manager (Contract)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Epic for Kids is the leading digital reading platform for children, empowering K–12 students to build literacy skills and a love of reading. They are seeking a Product Manager to support the development and optimization of product experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define features and improve user journeys.ResponsibilitiesSupport the planning, execution, and iteration of product initiatives across Epic’s platformPartner with engineering, design, and data teams to define product requirements and deliver high-quality user experiencesAnalyze product performance and user behavior to identify opportunities for improvementHelp optimize key user journeys such as content discovery, search, recommendations, onboarding, and engagementTranslate user feedback, business needs, and data insights into clear product ideas and actionable next stepsContribute to product documentation, roadmaps, experiment design, and launch planningMonitor feature performance after launch and recommend improvements based on resultsCollaborate with stakeholders across teams to keep projects aligned and moving forwardSkills2–3 years of experience in product management, product operations, strategy, analytics, consulting, or a related fieldStrong interest in digital consumer products, education technology, or personalization systemsUnderstanding of basic product optimization methods, such as A/B testing, funnel analysis, KPI tracking, and hypothesis-driven iterationStrong analytical thinking and comfort working with product and business metricsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple prioritiesComfortable working collaboratively in a remote, cross-functional environmentProfessional fluency in both English and Mandarin ChinesePassion for Epic's mission to inspire kids to read and learnPreferred experience working on or closely supporting search, recommendation, discovery, ranking, or content optimization featuresExperience working with recommendation systems, search relevance, personalization, or content platformsFamiliarity with SQL, analytics tools, or experimentation platformsExperience in consumer, marketplace, media, edtech, or other education-related productsExperience working in a startup or fast-paced, high-growth environmentExperience working with cross-functional global teamsBenefitsBe part of a mission-driven company shaping how millions of children read and learnWork on a product with meaningful impact, global reach, and strong growth potentialLearn from a collaborative, thoughtful, and fast-moving product organizationHelp build experiences that are more personalized, engaging, and effective for young readersEnjoy the flexibility of a remote-friendly work environmentCompany OverviewDesigned for unlimited discovery and unmatched safety, Epic is the leading digital reading platform for kids—trusted by over 50 million children in homes and classrooms around the world. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.getepic.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipEpic for Kids has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2024, 13 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 5 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.