Product Development Lead
Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, 66045, USA
Listed on 2026-09-11
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Science
Research Scientist
Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems (ATLAS), a research center at the University of Kansas (KU), is seeking a New Product Development Lead to oversee the center’s new product development strategy and lead multidisciplinary teams developing new products related to assessment, instruction, professional learning, and educational technology applications. The New Product Development Lead will develop staff capabilities for agile new product development methodologies, conduct market research, design and conduct iterative product testing, and develop cost models and communication plans to bring new ATLAS K-12 education products into the market.
Critical to the role is the ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively with colleagues, and be responsive to project needs. The successful candidate has a proven ability to manage complex projects across multiple teams, lead teams using agile processes, handle competing priorities and deadlines, and communicate with a range of audiences.
ATLAS promotes learning and improved outcomes for all students, with a focus on students with disabilities and struggling learners. ATLAS creates technology-based learning and assessment systems that are accessible and academically rigorous. Dynamic research on skill development, assessment design, and teacher professional development informs the center’s map-based learning systems.
With a diverse portfolio of grant-funded research projects and operational alternate assessments, ATLAS is a leader in educational research and innovation. ATLAS drives progress through partnerships and collaborations with organizations that share its focus and commitment.
ATLAS is committed to creating policies and practices that foster a culture in which all employees feel they belong and can succeed.
Visit the ATLAS website to learn how the center improves the learning landscape for all students.
KU employees have great benefits!
- 176 hours of paid vacation per year
- 96 hours of sick leave per year
- 10 paid holidays
- Medical and dental insurance
- Retirement program
- Life and disability insurance
- Educational and professional development opportunities
KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is valued.
When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
KU is not able to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states:
California, Delaware, Idaho, and Minnesota
. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.
Job Description
50% - Lead and participate in collaborative, multidisciplinary project teams to design, test, develop and create new products in alignment with ATLAS’ strategy. Work with project teams and external partners to conceptualize and conduct market research studies, product testing, data analyses, design iterations, and product launches.
25% - Within a matrixed organization, lead and be accountable for continuous improvement of ATLAS’ new product development methods. Provide subject matter expertise and coach team members in agile product development…
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