Manager, Go to Market Operations

Strategic Education, Inc., through Sophia Learning, is an educational technology organization focused on improving student success, engagement, and retention. The Manager, Go to Market Operations will support Marketing, Sales, and Partner Success by leading enablement and processes, overseeing conferences, and managing cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement go-to-market strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Oversee Sales and Partner Success enablement; consulting with team members to build processes and playbooks to streamline the way we work
• Provide training and support to Sales and Partner Success teams on new product offerings and go-to-market strategies
• Develop a conference strategy and manage the execution of all conferences (e.g. participant coordination, lead lists, ordering of materials & assets, etc.)
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of conference activities including presentations
• Manage cross-functional projects to coordinate product launches, marketing campaigns, and sales initiatives
• Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for go-to-market activities
• Manage a small team of direct reports by providing guidance, feedback, and support for their professional development
• Manage marketing claims and legal review

Requirements:

• • Possesses a strong capability to synthesize and distill complex information into clear, actionable execution plans
• • Proactive self-starter
• • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• • Exceptional attention to detail
• • Cross-functional project management and organizational skills
• • Cross-functional team collaboration
• • Strong written and verbal communication skills
• • Time management and prioritization
• • A minimum of 6+ years' work experience
• • 2+ years of previous leadership experience
• • Experience in the Education sector required (K12, Higher Education, Edtech, etc.)
• • Bachelor's degree required
• • Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
• • Able to access information using a computer
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.