TNTP · 2 weeks ago
Vice President, Futures Design and Innovation
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$168K/yr - $252K/yr
10+ years expTNTP is the nation's preeminent education nonprofit that brings research, policy, and consulting together to meet the needs and aspirations of young people. The Vice President of Futures Design and Innovation will lead efforts to anticipate and shape the future of education by overseeing the design and codification of new service models that advance equitable student mobility.
EducationNon ProfitProject Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the Futures Design and Innovation Portfolio, identifying and driving strategic priorities in coordination with other leadership team members and scanning the horizon for new opportunities for TNTP in education, workforce, and technology integration into student experiences and outcomes
Lead TNTP’s Futures Design Team, ensuring staff are supported and equipped to accelerate TNTP’s investments in emerging areas of work while providing high-level oversight of projects and deliverables
Translate emerging insights into perspectives, prototypes, and pilot studies that address future system needs
Identifying and cultivating partnerships to secure grant-funded and fee-for-service innovation projects that are aligned to TNTP’s strategic learning and impact agenda
Partner with client-facing staff to co-design, test, and scale innovative models keeping that promote student mobility
Build TNTP’s internal capacity for systems thinking, design, and experimentation through learning sprints and design labs
Oversee the design and codification of frameworks for emerging areas such as Career-Connected Learning, Academics and Durable Skills, Social Capital, Civic Engagement, and Personal Supports through the lens of ensuring learners experience instructional coherence
Create implementation guides, templates, and trainings in partnership with National Consulting, Education to Career, and Policy teams to guide internal adoption and scaling
Produce quarterly Emerging Services Briefings to inform leadership and field partners
Oversee pilot project design, measurement, and reporting to assess feasibility, scalability, and impact
Ensure all pilots are grounded in learning science, systems thinking, and user-centered design
Partner with the Transformation VP of Learning, Impact, and Research to align pilot data collection and impact evaluation frameworks
Manage the transition of successful pilots into scalable service lines with the Consulting, Education to Career, and Policy teams
Develop and maintain partnerships with researchers, funders, and policy organizations to advance TNTP’s evidence base
Actively contribute to the AI Working Group, leading org-wide efforts to identify and scale AI-driven instructional pilots and service redesign efforts
Guide the development of TNTP’s AI & Edtech Client-facing service models and frameworks through piloting and evaluation, culminating into implementation guides, templates and trainings
Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships and funding opportunities to advance AI-related innovation and professional learning
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in service design, innovation management, or product development—preferably in education or social impact sectors
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional design or innovation initiatives
Expertise in systems thinking, design thinking, and learning science
Experience managing pilots, prototypes, or grant-funded innovation portfolios
Deep understanding of emerging trends in education, technology, and workforce development
Visionary Leadership: Anticipates trends and translates foresight into actionable innovation
Systems Design: Connects people, processes, and structures for coherence and scalability
Innovation Mindset: Champions experimentation, iteration, and bold learning
Collaborative Influence: Aligns internal and external partners around shared innovation goals
Equity & Impact Focus: Ensures all innovation efforts advance equitable outcomes for students and communities
Demonstrated experience establishing relationships with and engaging a diverse group of stakeholders
Enthusiasm about representing TNTP externally and leading partnerships and business development efforts with new and existing clients and funders
Experience leading engaged, diverse, inclusive and effective project teams that deliver work of the highest quality and meet goals
Deep expertise in motivating and influencing others to act - including peers, direct reports, and other stakeholders
Strong experience in managing budgets and maintaining the fiscal health and sustainability of assigned projects, including comfort managing profit and loss targets and revenue and expense goals
Preferred
Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in education, design, innovation, or a related field preferred
Benefits
Competitive mid-market salaries
Generous PTO
Comprehensive benefits
A range of plans and programs designed to support the physical, mental, and financial wellness of employees and their dependents
Company
TNTP
A national nonprofit founded by teachers, TNTP helps school systems end educational inequality and achieve their goals for students.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$7.8MKey Investors
Kauffman FoundationU.S. Department of Education
2025-05-08Grant
2017-11-01Grant· $7.8M
Leadership Team
Genevieve Thomas
Director
Recent News
2025-11-08
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