[Hiring] Senior Vice President, KF People & Operations @KIPP

Role Description

The Senior Vice President (SVP), KF People & Ops is the senior leader responsible for the talent systems, norms, and operating practices that underpin a best-in-class performance culture at the KIPP Foundation. This role involves:

• Designing and running systems that embed high performance into hiring, developing, evaluating, and rewarding staff.
• Leading KF operations and Network event functions for smooth planning and execution of Network convenings.
• Overseeing three teams: KF Talent, Event Operations, and two Senior Directors of KF Operations.
• Ensuring alignment of talent & culture, Network events, and organizational operations with KIPP’s strategic priorities.
• Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and shaping how the KIPP Foundation operates.

Responsibilities

• Set Organizational Vision and Strategy for Talent & Operations:
  • Define and lead a cohesive strategy for KF culture, talent, and operations.
  • Drive a performance culture through talent systems and growth and development work.
  • Monitor organizational health indicators and drive improvements based on data and feedback.
  • Serve as a thought partner to the COO and Leadership Team on organizational effectiveness.
  • Steward KIPP Foundation culture to ensure high-quality talent is hired and retained.
  • Manage and oversee KF Ops work through two Senior Directors.
• Executive Leadership and Team Management:
  • Lead, coach, and develop team members to ensure clear vision and goal attainment.
  • Build a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure alignment across KF Talent, KF Ops, and Event Operations workstreams.
• Personnel Leadership, Risk Management, and Escalations:
  • Serve as the senior escalation point for complex or high-risk personnel issues.
  • Exercise sound judgment on complex people matters and escalate when necessary.
  • Identify systemic people risks and proactively address them.
• Change Leadership and Enterprise Execution:
  • Serve as the primary leader for major KF shifts, ensuring change is well-sequenced and communicated.
  • Anticipate risks and remove barriers to execution across teams.
  • Represent teams in executive decision-making forums.

Qualifications

• Skills and Mindsets:
  • Mission and Student Focus: Passion for KIPP’s mission and core values.
  • Self-Management: Record of achieving ambitious goals in complex environments.
  • Work Management: Sets a clear vision and prioritizes work effectively.
  • People Management & Development: Ensures strong professional development and coaching.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Uses data to shape decisions and evaluate initiatives.
  • Communication and Change Management: Articulates change effectively to various stakeholders.
• Experience and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 12+ years of experience in a complex organization, with at least 10+ years in Talent and/or Operations.
  • Proven track record of overseeing multiple functions and senior leaders.
  • Strong experience operating as a senior partner to executive leadership.

Benefits

• 25 holidays plus 18 additional flexible PTO days (increases to 23 days for years 3 and 4, and to 28 days for years 5+).
• 100% paid parental leave.
• 100% coverage of the premium for employee and 75% for employee + family’s medical/dental/vision plans.
• Wellness benefits including fitness reimbursements and employee assistance program.
• 401K retirement plan with 4% match, life/disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Additional Information

• Travel requirements: High Travel: 21-30% (40-60 days per year).
• Job Type: full-time exempt.
• Location: Preferred but not mandatory to be based out of a KIPP Foundation office; option for remote work.
• Salary range for this position: $249,600-$295,000.