Remote Program Director, Early Childhood Business Development

WestEd

Sunnyvale (CA)

Hybrid

USD 163,000 - 204,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contribution 15%

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off 19 days (21 after year 3

Professional development

Job summary

WestEd seeks a Program Director, Business Development to plan, develop and implement strategies for a growing portfolio in early childhood learning. You will lead proposal work, build partnerships with federal, state and local agencies, and drive revenue through strategic capture and collaborative leadership across WestEd.

The role combines market development, leadership and portfolio expansion, requiring travel and a proven track record in securing multi‑million dollar awards.

Qualifications

Deep leadership in early childhood development and learning with national visibility.
Experience translating trends into viable business opportunities.
Ability to manage state, regional, and local collaboration and policy influence.

Responsibilities

Lead sole-source work and respond to competitive proposals as lead writer.
Identify partnerships and represent WestEd before government agencies and funders.
Oversee portfolio growth, mentoring of proposal teams, and cross‑center collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Market analysis

Proposal writing

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Business development

Team mentoring

Communication

Budget management

Travel willingness

Education

Advanced degree in Education or related field

Job description

The role combines market development, leadership and portfolio expansion, requiring travel and a proven track record in securing multi‑million dollar awards.

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