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EPS Learning is a leading K–12 supplemental literacy and math curriculum company. Its suite of solutions includes many well-known, trusted and proven products like SPIREⓇ, Explode The CodeⓇ and Wordly WiseⓇ. The company recently took on a private equity partner committed to Product and go-to-market investments that will position the company for explosive growth over the coming years. We are looking for candidates who want to be part of addressing one of our nation’s most critical challenges. Fewer than a third of all students can read proficiently. Reading ability is a key driver of equity since only 20% of Hispanic students, and 16% of Black students can read proficiently by 4th grade. You will be joining a high-paced, creative and fun team dedicated to making a difference in children’s lives and driving equity across our nation’s public schools.
Position Summary
As the Director of Product & Portfolio Operations at EPS Learning, you will be a key senior leader in driving operational excellence within our educational product portfolio, combining strategic planning, program/project management, and business process implementation & optimization, across a complex business . This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in program management, vendor management, agile methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration. Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, you will play an important role in optimizing processes, enhancing organizational efficiency, and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams.
Responsibilities
- Help define and drive the organization’s strategic processes, ensuring strategic priorities and goals are aligned across functions, and cascaded through teams (threading the needle).
- Build systems and structures needed to implement strategy and vision, drive cross-functional collaboration and throughput.
- Define and implement an effective operating model that supports the company’s strategic goals and enhances product development and lifecycle management.
- Oversee the end-to-end program management of our product portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timelines.
- Implement agile methodologies to enhance project delivery efficiency and adaptability to ever-changing market needs.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with our product vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and products.
- Improve alignment, repeatability, effectiveness, and scaling of key product ops processes, including portfolio planning & execution, process & stakeholder management, evidence-based decision making.
- Partner with the CPO and other members of the product leadership team to ensure proper reporting and operational dashboards are in place to track and measure progress and ensure transparency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10+ years of technical leadership experience in program management.
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies and their application in product development.
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role with a focus on product Portfolio Operations, program management, and vendor management, preferably in the K-12 education industry.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficient with accessing basic internet functions; Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word and Outlook; NetSuite CRM.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
Benefits and Perks
- We offer a competitive compensation package based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience.
- Other rewards may include an annual bonus or commission, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental, and vision insurance effective day 1, generous PTO and paid holidays, and employer paid life and short & long term disability insurance.
- We provide you with a laptop for your home office and a flexible remote-first work culture.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Our organization is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please be sure to attach your resume. Applications without an attached resume will be considered incomplete. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
