Associate Director, Program Management
Core
Lead complex, cross-functional programs supporting the development and launch of innovative educational products and services.
Role type
Senior IC Associate Director, Program Management
Builds
Technology-enabled learning solutions for educators and students
Domain
EdTech / Educational Publishing / SaaS
Required skills
Strategic program execution, End-to-end program delivery, Cross-functional coordination, Risk and dependency management, Stakeholder decision facilitation, Go-to-market readiness, Team leadership, Operational excellence, Ambiguity navigation, Modern PM tool proficiency
Preferred skills
Educational Technology (EdTech) experience, Educational publishing experience, SaaS experience
Technologies
Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Confluence
Responsibilities
Lead strategic program execution and define objectives aligned with organizational priorities. Oversee end-to-end program delivery from discovery through launch. Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across Product, Engineering, Content, Design, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success. Manage risks and dependencies to balance scope, cost, time, and quality. Facilitate strategic decision-making and lead program checkpoints. Strengthen go-to-market readiness by partnering with marketing and sales teams. Ensure communication and transparency with stakeholders. Bridge Product and GTM teams to align on functionality and launch expectations. Lead and develop a team of program managers. Drive operational excellence by establishing PM standards and methodologies. Promote continuous learning by capturing lessons learned and sharing best practices.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management
