[Hiring] Strategic Education Solutions Director @HMH

Role Description

The Strategic Education Solutions Director / Solution Architect Director will support Field Sales by leveraging high-stakes analytics, strong interpersonal skills, and value-selling exploratory strategies to drive integrated solution sales, as well as build and sustain key relationships with key accounts to improve upon expansion opportunities.

• Facilitate exploratory academic meetings by leveraging high stake gap analytics.
• Support in the development and presentation of custom gap analytics.
• Support in the recommendation of HMH solutions designed to best meet the needs of the district.
• Conduct mid-year and end-of-year gains presentations to help drive and direct expansion and growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key leadership to facilitate the selling process of key accounts.
• Work with multiple sales and implementation personnel to develop a comprehensive concept plan based on the confirmed identified gaps of the district.
• When appropriate, work with local teams in the development of a strategic plan grounded on data information.
• Maintain ongoing contact with customers through the execution of the project to ensure advocacy, awareness, and the possibility for expansion.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. (preferred).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a senior-level K–12 school district administrative role, such as Director, Executive Director, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, or equivalent leadership position.
• Proven expertise in district-level leadership, instructional improvement, strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, and the ability to translate district priorities into actionable strategies.
• Demonstrated success in establishing, cultivating, and sustaining trusted relationships with superintendents, cabinet-level administrators, and senior district decision-makers.
• Ability to engage district executives in meaningful conversations that connect district priorities, student achievement outcomes, and strategic solutions.
• Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex educational data to inform district-level decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior educational leaders.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives, managing complex projects, and collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Established relationships and professional credibility within the K–12 educational leadership community.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, data analysis tools, and customer relationship management platforms.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively up to 80% to support district leadership engagements and organizational priorities.
• Might be in a stationary position for a considerable time (sitting and/or standing).
• Heavy travel required (80%) with frequent overnight stays.

Requirements

• Salary Range: $130,000 to $140,000 + incentives.
• Application Deadline: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Nov. 5th, 2026.

Benefits

• HMH is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity.
• Dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
• Actively participates in E-Verify.