Senior Director, Transformation

Great Minds; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 159,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a highly experienced transformation project leader to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with executive leadership to define and launch key initiatives that drive organizational growth and transformation. Your strategic mindset and ability to navigate ambiguous environments will be essential as you implement innovative solutions and foster a culture of change. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a mission-driven organization dedicated to enhancing educational experiences. If you are passionate about transformation and eager to lead high-velocity initiatives, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in consulting or transformation roles.
• Strong engagement skills and ability to navigate complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Transformation Officer in defining transformation objectives.
• Drive transformation initiatives and lead cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Consulting Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

COMPANY PROFILE

Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom, Eureka Math and PhD Science, all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1,000 people.

For additional information please visit: www.greatminds.org

OUR MARKET POSITION

Great Minds’ Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.

Job Purpose

Seeking a highly intellectually curious and experienced transformation project leader to accelerate Great Minds towards our strategic objectives. The Sr. Director, Transformation is a key part of the Transformation Office and supports the Chief Transformation Officer and the Executive Leadership Team to define, lead, and launch high-velocity key initiatives that deliver capabilities critical to accelerating organizational growth or scale strategies. These initiatives may span organizational and operating model design, new technology implementation and process optimization, or capability development.

This role will work closely with and influence cross-functional internal teams and customers to think big and design transformation strategies and solutions rooted in the customer experience. This role must be highly strategic and adept at navigating ambiguous environments with a strong “bias for action” to bring velocity to the pace of change for the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support Chief Transformation Officer to define 3-5 year transformation objectives and roadmap by collaborating with Great Minds' executive leadership team
• Create compelling cases for change through storytelling and facts for leadership and the organization
• Shape key transformation initiatives via written briefs and generate value creation models to support and scope investment cases
• Drive one or two concurrent transformation initiatives to successful implementation and effectively lead informal, matrixed, and dotted-line team(s) of business partners, change managers, and external contractors through complex and ambiguous work
• Work side-by-side with internal teams and partners in initiatives to drive lasting change and results and gets hands-on in designing and building new tools, systems, and ways of working
• Act as a change leader across Great Minds and provide training, coaching, and leadership development to ensure leaders are intentionally and actively building their capacity to change and achieve greater effectiveness
• Work in partnership with Analytics teams to use analytics on projects to quantify problems, guide solution development, and develop monitoring plans to measure solution effectiveness after launch
• Use facts and data to facilitate high-bar, data-driven inspection and decision making
• Apply methods of rapid-cycle hypothesis testing and proof-of-concepts to build and scale new tools, systems, processes, and ways of working

Requirements

• Minimum ten years of relevant experience in professional services, management consulting, or internal consulting role influencing senior leaders with five years of experience leading high performing cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in transformation or project-based environment and building and scaling cross-functional transformation programs from concept to completion
• Highly intellectually curious and excellent navigating ambiguous environments and unfamiliar domains
• Strong engagement and consulting skills; ability to build strong relationships and work effectively across all levels in a highly matrixed environment
• Ability to work autonomously with strong bias for action, with attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Exceptional business acumen and able to use understanding of business, human capital, and technology to shape transformation initiatives
• High discretion, confidentiality, and executive presence and strong interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Deep analytical capabilities and demonstrated ability to use diagnostic skills to identify the business problem and recommend or lead appropriate interventions that improve business results
• Willingness to dive deep into processes and ‘roll-up sleeves’ to drive results
• Understanding of K-12 public education and education curriculum market a plus
• Experience in education curriculum or education technology or former teacher a plus

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent experience

Status

Full-time

Location

Remote

The expected base salary range for this position is $159,000-$190,000, however the offered salary may be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including, but not limited to location, work experience, skills and internal equity considerations. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives.

A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position.

New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.

Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.