Senior Managing Director: Strategy, Talent & Operations About the Company Influential organization combatting educational inequity
Industry
Education Management
Type
Educational Institution
Founded
1990
Employees
5001-10,000
Categories Non ProfitEducationEducation TechnologyEducatorsNew and Prospective TeachersServicesTrainingConsultingConsulting & Professional ServicesSocial AdvocacyCommunityAddiction TreatmentPeace AdvocacyAdvocacy Specialties educationschoolsteachalumnilow-income communitiesleadershipchangeteachercareerand information technology Business Classifications B2C About the Role The Company is seeking a Senior Managing Director for Strategy, Talent, and Operations in Texas.
This senior leadership role is pivotal in driving the efficiency and effectiveness of the executive team, fostering a culture of engagement and collaboration, and leading special projects that contribute to the organization's long-term goals and educational equity in Texas.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the strategy, talent, and operations for all statewide initiatives, building a thriving team culture, and leading cross-functional workstreams.
This includes managing the process, resources, and communications for annual and quarterly planning, driving collaboration within the executive team, and ensuring the team is on track to meet its goals.
The role also involves supporting the development and execution of talent management practices and acting as a liaison for staff in accessing information related to benefits, compensation, and policies.
Applicants for this role at the company should have a deep passion for educational equity, a strong background in project management, and the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, adept at translating mission-driven work into operational systems, and comfortable with ambiguity.
A minimum of 7-10 years' aligned work experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a background in public education is required.
The role demands a self-starter who can operate with minimal oversight, be responsive to new opportunities and challenges, and is willing to work with a diverse set of stakeholders to achieve the organization's vision and impact.
Hiring Manager Title
Executive Director - Houston Region
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions Business DevelopmentHuman ResourcesStrategy