The Tech Interactive · 1 month ago
STEM Programs Senior Manager
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $112K/yr
8+ years expThe Tech Interactive is a community-focused organization dedicated to inspiring innovation through hands-on STEM experiences. The STEM Programs Senior Manager will lead the development and implementation of programs aimed at empowering learners from underserved communities, managing cross-functional teams and ensuring products meet learner needs.
EducationInformation TechnologyInnovation ManagementNon ProfitRecreation
Responsibilities
Design and 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
Manage program budget and resource allocation
Develop and maintain relationships with schools, districts, parent and education organizations, and other stakeholders to support recruitment and collaboration
Manage and motivate volunteer committees to support successful program implementation
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
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 Tech’s educational philosophy, pedagogical principles, and learner needs
Support marketing, training, and adoption strategies to drive learner engagement
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
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in design thinking, project-based learning, learning science, and/or a related field
Strong knowledge of design challenge learning, adult learning theory, and modern instructional design approaches
Experience managing complex programs and/or large scale events
Experience managing staff and/or volunteer roles and responsibilities
Experience tracking 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
Bachelor's degree in Education, Learning Sciences, Instructional Design, or related experience required
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Company
The Tech Interactive
The Tech Interactive is a science and technology center for the development of educational content for students.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.4MKey Investors
First Tech Federal Credit UnionPatrick J. McGovern FoundationSiegel Family Endowment
2024-12-03Grant
2023-12-20Grant· $0.2M
2021-11-01Grant
Leadership Team
Katrina Stevens
President and CEO
Recent News
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