VP, AI Growth & Innovation Strategy

Education Development Center, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Generous vacation

Job summary

Education Development Center, Inc. seeks a VP of AI Growth Strategy to lead a venture-style journey turning AI innovations into scalable, mission-aligned offerings. You will shape a portfolio, validate ideas, and partner with engineering, product, and program teams to drive impact.

With 12+ years in product innovation and a deep AI background, you will guide strategy, build capabilities, and secure funding to sustain long-term growth in education, workforce, and well-being sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in innovation, product development, AI or equivalent and 12+ years of product innovation, venture building, or technology-driven business development.
• Master’s degree in innovation, product development, AI or equivalent and 10+ years of product innovation, venture building, or technology-driven business development.
• Demonstrated success launching and scaling new products or services in ambiguous environments.
• Strong knowledge of AI, digital platforms, and emerging technology trends.
• Proven ability to operate at the vision, strategy, and execution levels.
• Experience leading small, high performing teams to deliver oversized impact.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a portfolio of AI-native opportunities aligned to long-term mission and growth priorities.
• Identify and prioritize high-impact problem spaces across education, workforce, and well-being.
• Translate emerging trends in AI, technology, and global development into actionable innovation strategies.
• Lead the design of AI-native offerings that can scale beyond traditional delivery models.
• Define value propositions, target markets, and revenue models for new offerings.
• Ensure offerings are both mission-aligned and economically viable.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Product & Venture Mindset

Execution Discipline

Influence & Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in innovation/product development/AI or equivalent

Master's degree in innovation/product development/AI or equivalent

Job description

Education Development Center, Inc. seeks a VP of AI Growth Strategy to lead a venture-style journey turning AI innovations into scalable, mission-aligned offerings. You will shape a portfolio, validate ideas, and partner with engineering, product, and program teams to drive impact.

With 12+ years in product innovation and a deep AI background, you will guide strategy, build capabilities, and secure funding to sustain long-term growth in education, workforce, and well-being sectors.