Director, Professional Learning [Remote]

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Professional Learning based in United States.

This is a senior leadership role shaping the strategy, structure, and long-term impact of a national Professional Learning function within the education technology space. You will own the vision for how professional learning is designed, delivered, and scaled to drive measurable outcomes in classrooms and districts. The role combines strategic P&L ownership with hands-on organizational leadership, directly influencing customer retention, product adoption, and revenue growth. You will lead and develop a team of managers while defining the operating model, metrics, and performance standards for the function. A key part of the role involves aligning learning content with research-backed instructional practices and evolving product capabilities. You will partner closely with cross-functional leaders across product, sales, marketing, and customer success. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape how educators experience and realize value from digital learning solutions at scale.

Accountabilities:

• Own the full Professional Learning strategy and P&L, ensuring programs drive measurable impact on customer retention, product adoption, and revenue growth.
• Build, scale, and develop a high-performing team of Professional Learning Managers, including organizational design, leadership development, and performance management.
• Define and oversee the metrics framework for the function, tracking team performance, content effectiveness, and customer outcomes, with regular reporting to executive leadership.
• Lead the design and evolution of professional learning content grounded in adult learning theory, literacy instruction, and evidence-based educational research.
• Ensure professional learning offerings are aligned with customer needs, product evolution, and go-to-market strategy in partnership with Product, Marketing, and Sales.
• Develop a multi-year delivery strategy that embeds professional learning across the customer lifecycle to improve engagement, adoption, and long-term retention.
• Partner with Customer Success and Sales to position professional learning as a driver of expansion, renewal, and measurable educational outcomes.
• Own vendor relationships, contracts, and budget planning to ensure efficient spend and strong return on investment.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in professional learning or educational services leadership, including at least 5+ years managing a strategic function or P&L at Director level or above.
• Proven experience building, scaling, and leading high-performing teams, with strong capability in organizational design, talent development, and coaching toward measurable business and impact outcomes.
• Deep expertise in adult learning theory, literacy instruction, and the K–12 education landscape, with an executive-level understanding of instructional best practices.
• Strong experience leveraging data and systems (e.g., LMS, Salesforce or similar platforms) to inform strategy, improve operations, and drive P&L performance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present multi-year strategic plans, budget forecasts, and performance insights to executive stakeholders (VP-level and above).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align cross-functional and external partners around complex initiatives.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% as required.
• Preferred: experience in edtech, digital learning environments, or scaling instructional services in complex K–12 ecosystems.

Benefits:

• Competitive base compensation ranging from $115,000 to $132,000 USD, plus equity eligibility
• Fully remote work environment with flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer contributions
• HSA contributions and additional wellness-focused benefits (gym reimbursement, mental health support, Calm subscription, and more)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Generous PTO policy, including flexible time off, sick leave, and company holidays plus winter break
• Paid parental leave and family-forming support (fertility, adoption, and more)
• Annual professional development allowance for training, conferences, and learning resources
• Monthly home office and technology stipend for remote work support
• Inclusive culture with programs supporting employee wellbeing, belonging, and community engagement.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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