Director Of Technology Solution Partners

Summary

Join Common App, a national non-profit organization, as their Director of Technology Solution Partners. This strategic leadership role involves overseeing a team, defining technical solutions, creating roadmaps aligned with organizational priorities, and ensuring successful product launches. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), 8-10 years of progressive experience in technical systems or management, and 6-8 years of people management experience. Strong knowledge of technical systems, Agile methodologies, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential. Common App offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a virtual-first work environment.

Requirements

• Live in the United States
• Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, operations management or similar degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8-10 years of successful, progressive experience in technical systems or management jobs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 6-8 years of experience as a people manager
• Credentials / Experience in various aspects of product management discipline, organizational leadership, and strategy
• Leadership skills to set direction and enable strong collaboration across functional areas
• Strong organizational and management skills, preferably in a collaborative, team environment
• Knowledge of selection, implementation, and operation of appropriate team-based tools in support of technical and Agile product management
• Strong knowledge of technical systems, software, and data solutions. Windows / MacOS and mobile OS required; knowledge of front and backend, mobile and web-based software architectures and paradigms required; demonstrated approach to identifying appropriate new platform capabilities and solutions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and change management experience, with the ability to inspire and guide teams through complex transitions
• Knowledge of the role of standards in process and organizational success; knowledge of selection and implementation of standards
• Mastery of Agile and other teaming approaches; ability to lead teams to select most appropriate process methods

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of Technical Product Managers and the Agile Center of Excellence
• Lead efforts to define solutions and create technical roadmaps that align with organizational priorities and product strategy
• Manage solution and release planning to meet business goals and milestones
• Support successful product launches
• Ensure continuous improvement throughout product lifecycles

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Previous experience in higher education, education technology or college admissions and enrollment
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Product Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification
• A passion for higher education is a plus

Benefits

• Work-Life balance
• Virtual-first office
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Seven company-wide holidays
• Nine floating holidays*
• Sick leave
• Monthly mental health day
• Virtual-first support
• Choice of PC of MAC laptop
• May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
• One-time office set-up stipend
• Monthly remote work stipend
• Monthly mobile stipend
• Market-based salaries
• Performance-based bonus
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 5% company contribution
• Additional 5% company match
• 3-year vesting schedule
• Participation may begin immediately
• Choice of two health insurance plans
• Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
• Company provided life and ad&d insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
• Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
• Budgeted annual funds for professional development
• Growth opportunities within the company
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