Amplify · 2 days ago
Executive Director, Product, Literacy, Strategic Projects
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Responsibilities
Project Planning and Execution: Lead comprehensive project planning and execution of strategic Amplify Literacy projects, overseeing every phase from inception to delivery.
Risk and Issue Management: Identify and communicate risks and issues, create mitigation plans, manage dependencies, and drive issues to resolution.
Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Serve as a key leader of cross-functional teams, providing clear direction and empowering team members to achieve project goals.
Leadership & Stakeholder Communication: Ensure team members and stakeholders are informed, lead project tradeoff discussions, and drive decisions to keep projects moving forward.
Stakeholder Management: Manage stakeholder expectations, address concerns or issues raised, and collaborate to find solutions.
Conflict Resolution: Identify and address conflicts among stakeholders, facilitate dialogue to reach consensus, and maintain positive relationships.
Quality Assurance and Process Improvement: Establish and maintain quality standards, conduct regular reviews, and partner with teammates to define scalable processes.
Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively, address constraints proactively, and manage freelancers and vendors.
Qualification
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Required
BA/BS or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in K-12 product development
10+ years of experience in project management, production, and/or product delivery
Experience designing and developing print and digital products for education
Ability to tailor messages and presentations to specific audiences
Strong organizational skills and great attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong relationship builder
Strategic thinker
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Preferred
Background in technology, design, user experience, and product management
Client service experience either in consulting or another field
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Benefits
401(k) plan
Competitive health insurance and mental health options
Basic life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Access to best-in-class development programs
Company
Amplify
A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and formative assessment.
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (3)
2022 (10)
2021 (7)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$215MKey Investors
Cox Enterprises
2023-05-23Series C· Undisclosed
2021-10-26Series Unknown· $215M
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