The College Board · 1 week ago
Director, Digital Product Initiatives
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expThe College Board is a nonprofit organization focused on expanding educational opportunities, and they are seeking a Director of Digital Product Initiatives to lead and enhance their digital assessment experience. This role involves strategic planning, operational excellence, and fostering communication and alignment across teams to ensure effective execution of initiatives that support the organization’s mission.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Partner with the VP and leadership team to set and track annual and quarterly objectives and cross-functional initiatives that align with College Board’s digital strategy
Drive planning and execution for initiatives across the Digital Product department, ensuring priorities, milestones, and deliverables are aligned and clearly communicated
Develop mechanisms for documentation, reporting, and information-sharing that improve transparency, decision-making, and follow-through
Track progress against departmental goals and proactively identify dependencies, bottlenecks, and risks
Create and maintain a centralized hub for team and product information to support efficient collaboration and onboarding
Track and manage departmental headcount and staffing needs, maintaining visibility into recruiting status and future resource needs
Identify and implement tools and systems that streamline workflows and strengthen the department’s operational maturity
Support the VP in driving consistent communications, meetings, and decision-making rhythms across the department
Build and optimize structures that ensure leadership meetings are consistent, productive, and foster alignment and clarity
Prepare materials and updates for department and cross-divisional meetings, including leadership meetings, planning sessions, and retrospectives
Build and maintain shared documentation, dashboards, and reporting tools that provide visibility into department initiatives and performance
Continuously improve communication channels and practices, ensuring information flows efficiently and decisions translate into timely action
Ensure seamless coordination between Digital Product and key partners across Technology, Security, Legal, Operations, and Program teams
Organize in-person and remote meetings, initiatives, and retrospectives that reinforce connection, clarity, and team performance
Serve as the liaison with Talent for department-wide programs such as performance management, goal setting, and engagement planning
Lead an engagement planning committee that designs and implements initiatives to help teams thrive, build connection, and perform at their highest potential
Translate insights from engagement and listening sessions into targeted actions that improve collaboration, inclusion, and team performance
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in operations, business management, or project management roles where you've delivered measurable results in fast-paced environments
Demonstrated success building systems and processes that improve clarity, communication, and accountability across complex teams
Recognized for turning ideas into action and delivering results through clarity, organization, and persistence
Highly organized and execution-focused, with a proven ability to build structure and drive initiatives to completion
Analytical and data-driven, using metrics to assess performance, guide decisions, and refine strategies
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence across levels and disciplines
Ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and motivate cross-functional teams
Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment; adaptable, resourceful, and energized by solving complex problems
The ability to travel 3-5 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business
A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
Authorization to work in the United States for any employer
Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively
Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal
A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input
A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking
A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success
Benefits
A meaningful career
A supportive team
A comprehensive package designed to help you thrive
Fair and competitive compensation, grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market
Company
The College Board
College Board is a not-for-profit organization that clears a path for all students to own their future through the Advanced Placement Program, the SAT, Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy, BigFuture, and more.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
David Coleman
Chief Executive Officer
Daniela Berger Pollack
Chief Financial Officer
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