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ASCD · 2 days ago

Managing Director, Research & Development

2111 WILSON BLVD SUITE 300 - ARLINGTON, VA 22201

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $165K/yr

10+ years exp

ASCD is a leading organization in education, seeking a Managing Director of Research and Development (R&D) to lead the development of innovative solutions in the education technology sector. This role involves overseeing R&D initiatives, fostering partnerships, and ensuring the successful execution of industry-facing programs and projects.

AssociationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Contribute to organizational strategic decisions, particularly those related to edtech market dynamics, industry initiatives, and research & development trends

Expand the organization's influence in improving K-12 system-level procurement, evaluation practices, and product validations

Represent the organization’s industry programs and research & development agenda externally among major partners and at events

Set the vision and priorities for industry-focused systems-change work, leading vendor and corporate-facing programs

Oversee and lead a department focused on edtech systems-change, industry programs, research & development, and vendor and corporate-facing programs

Lead a team of senior managers and program managers to ensure alignment with the department's vision and goals

Support the growth and development of the department, partnering with organizational leaders to develop strategies that engage the member base with industry partners and R&D

Work closely with events and membership divisions to ensure seamless and coordinated implementation of cross-functional partnerships

Develop and foster relationships with strategic partners, potential collaborators, and philanthropic funders in support of industry innovation and R&D goals

Maintain and grow relationships with existing and prospective funders, including proposal development, delivery of promised deliverables, and renewals

Explore new business development opportunities and funding channels

Oversee and ensure the sustainability and execution of R&D projects and the portfolio of industry-facing projects and programs within the Innovation Division

Support the Chief Innovation Officer and the Innovation Division by advising on the analysis of existing products and programs, due diligence, product development planning, and go-to-market strategies for new products

Develop organization-wide strategy and processes around solutions development, working closely with IT and product teams to implement these processes

Contribute to the overall executive direction and strategy for vetting and launching new products and programs across the organization

Qualification

Education technologyBusiness developmentPartnership managementSolutions developmentK-12 procurementLeadershipStrategic thinkingCommunicationProject management

Required

Master's Degree with 10-15 years of experience in education technology, business, and partnership development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

In-depth knowledge and experience in the education technology field, including working with small and large organizations with contrasting missions related to education

Experience leading solutions development through research, incubation, testing, and go-to-market phases

Experience working in K-12 school systems and understanding of K-12 procurement processes

Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams

Proficiency in business development and partnership management

10-15 years of experience in education technology, business development, and partnership management

Proven experience in leading solutions development, product management, and business model validation

Experience working with edtech companies and understanding the dynamics of the edtech market