Mary Irwin, MBA
About Mary Irwin, MBA
Mary Irwin, MBA, is a Senior Product Manager, Lead at Great Minds, with a background in mechanical engineering and business administration. She has held various product management roles across multiple companies, including Rain Bird, Learning A-Z, and Imagine Learning.
Current Role at Great Minds
Mary Irwin currently serves as the Senior Product Manager, Lead at Great Minds. She has held this position since 2023. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing product management initiatives and leading teams to develop educational resources. Her experience in product management contributes to the strategic direction of the company's offerings.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to her current role, Mary Irwin worked at several organizations in product management positions. She was the Lead Product Manager at Imagine Learning from 2020 to 2022, where she focused on enhancing educational products. Before that, she served as Principal Portfolio Product Manager at Learning A-Z from 2016 to 2020, managing various product lines. Her earlier roles include Senior Product Manager at Rain for Rent from 2014 to 2016 and Product Manager at Rain Bird from 2006 to 2010.
Technical Sales Experience
Mary Irwin has experience in technical sales, having worked at Sargent Aerospace & Defense for nine months in 2012 and 2013. In this role, she was involved in sales activities related to aerospace and defense products, which provided her with insights into customer needs and market dynamics.
Educational Background
Mary Irwin holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Additionally, she earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Arizona, Eller College of Management. Her educational background combines technical expertise with business acumen.
Engineering Experience
Mary Irwin began her career in engineering, working as an Engineer at Rain Bird from 2003 to 2006. This role provided her with foundational engineering skills and experience in product development, which she later applied in her product management roles.