Executive Director, Strategic Innovation
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United StatesFull-TimeDirector
Salary176,000 - 245,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 12–15+ years
- Required Skills
- Product ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipStakeholder management
Requirements
- 12–15+ years of experience in product management, innovation, engineering, design, or related leadership roles.
- 5+ years leading high-performing cross-functional teams in fast-paced, ambiguous, or zero-to-one environments.
- Strong strategic thinking and operational leadership capabilities.
- Experience within education, higher education, student success, enrollment, or community college ecosystems.
- Proven success leading innovation initiatives and managing stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for experimentation and iterative learning.
- Proven ability to coach and develop talent.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel approximately two weeks per quarter.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy, design, and execution of innovative initiatives aimed at improving student transfer success and educational equity across higher education systems.
- Oversee the full product development lifecycle, including discovery research, concept validation, roadmap creation, pilot implementation, and scalable launch planning.
- Manage and mentor cross-functional teams composed of product leaders, designers, engineers, and data-focused professionals.
- Develop strategic plans, success metrics, operational frameworks, and timelines to guide innovation initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influencing alignment across leadership teams.
- Drive user-centered design and data-informed decision-making.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and inclusive leadership.
- Support organizational innovation as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership.
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