Digital Promise

Director, Edtech R&D

Remote (United States) · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$132k-$149kDetected 16 days ago

Project ManagementBudgetingRecruitingResearchCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

About Digital Promise Global Digital Promise is a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner.
For more information, visit the Digital Promise website and follow Digital Promise for updates.
About the Position Digital Promise is seeking a Director, Edtech R&D for the Edtech R&D team.

Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to develop proposals, analysis plans, and high-quality research products using a diverse range of data sets and quantitative research methods.
Collaborate with research and practice functional teams to leverage findings across projects, identify themes and synthesize findings to iteratively inform product development strategy and goals for the EdTech industry, philanthropic organizations, and investors.
Collaborate with the Operations team on project operations and budgeting, to include expense and revenue management and knowledge management.
We work with educators, researchers, technology leaders, and communities to design, investigate, and scale innovations that support learners.
Our work brings together diverse educators, researchers, and product developers to co-design, implement, and advance more effective and equitable EdTech resources.
The Director of Edtech R&D reports to the Deputy Director of EdTech R&D and manages a team of project directors and managers.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in developing, implementing and facilitating project management process, human-centered design, technical and non-technical solution design and development.
Experience managing teams and direct reports to support collaboration, growth, and impact.

Additional travel may be required based on role and responsibilities.
Must be willing to build inclusive relationships and collaborate with employees at all levels within the organization and external partners.

At least 5 years of experience leading and managing research and development projects, preferably in the education sector.
At least 5 years of experience effectively supporting teams in the development of solutions (e.g., programs, curriculum, tools, etc...).
Proven ability to translate complex research into policy-relevant insights and advocacy strategies.
Strong interpersonal and communication and writing skills.
Demonstrated commitment to personal reflection on equity-centered ways of being, mindsets, and ways of working.
A commitment to advocating for equity in education and an understanding of communicating to and with diverse audiences.
Working Conditions Digital Promise Global is a hybrid organization.
The position is primarily working in a remote environment.
Employees are expected to travel at least 4 times a year for in-person meetings and the annual staff retreat.
Physical/Sensory Demands: Fast-paced working environment.
Extensive computer usage and online engagement & communication.
The full-time salary range for the position is based on geographical regions, with exact salary depending on relevant experience.

Our vision is that every person engages in powerful learning experiences that lead to a life of well-being, fulfillment, and economic mobility.
The Director of Edtech R&D leads strategic initiatives that bridge the gap between developers, educators, and researchers to build evidence-based tools and implementation guidance for K-12 learning technologies.
Demonstrated knowledge of the education sector, marketplace of education solutions and new methods and models for researching and designing education programs and products.

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