Senior Director, Technology and Innovation

Role Overview

• The Senior Director, Technology and Innovation is a senior, revenue-driving leader responsible for the strategic development, commercialization, and scaling of NU Academies’ print and digital product portfolio across Harmony Academy and Fundraising Academy.
• The Senior Director owns the end-to-end product strategy for Harmony Curriculum (School, OST, Home), Professional Learning (including pathways into the university), and Fundraising Academy offerings – ensuring products are designed, delivered, and optimized to support market expansion, donor contracts, renewals, and new revenue growth.
• The Senior Director drives innovation, operational efficiency, and growth through an integrated approach to product development, content management, and technology infrastructure, with a clear mandate to translate innovation into measurable business results.
• As a member of the senior leadership team, the Senior Director partners closely with Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, and Operations to align product roadmaps with revenue strategy, pipeline priorities, and customer demand.
• The Senior Director, Technology and Innovation manages teams dedicated to Curriculum, Professional Learning, and technology infrastructure to create and refine products that engage learners, foster skill development, and meet the needs of diverse user groups across both print and digital platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in Education, Publishing, Instructional Design, Technology, or a related field, preferred.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in a senior publishing role, ed tech, content, or digital solutions role, with a focus on educational products or services, required.
• Educational technology experience required (e.g., app, game-based, curriculum, professional learning).
• Leadership experience required.
• Strong senior level leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams, develop and retain teams, and drive complex projects to successful completion.
• Deep understanding of publishing process, product development, instructional design, content creation, and educational technology in both print and digital formats.
• Expertise in the creation of digital learning experiences and platforms, with an understanding of current trends in ed tech and learner engagement strategies.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and vendors, driving collaboration and alignment across teams.
• Proven success in developing and managing high-value strategic accounts at the national, state, or district levels.
• Established network of relationships with K-12 district leaders, state officials, and national organizations.
• Experience engaging with strategic advisors and leveraging advisory groups or similar networks to advance organizational objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key decision-makers, including district leaders, state education agencies, and advocacy organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior leadership to define and align on overarching sales strategies.
• Expertise in navigating multi-stakeholder deals and long sales cycles with high levels of customization and coordination.
• Proficiency in Salesforce CRM, with experience managing pipelines, forecasting, and ensuring deal visibility across cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and build trust with high-level stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive well-being benefits
• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities