[Hiring] Manager of Initiatives and Innovation @Law School Admission Council

Role Description

The Manager of Initiatives & Innovation is a key contributor within the Business Intelligence & Initiatives team, responsible for supporting the organization's early-stage product discovery, ideation, and innovation efforts. This position blends innovative thinking, business model and financial analysis, and a consultative approach to transform emerging ideas into actionable opportunities that support the strategic goals of the organization.

• Support the analysis of the desirability, feasibility, and viability of new products, services, and business opportunities.
• Develop compelling business cases.
• Facilitate workshops, design sprints, and cross-functional working sessions.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration and generate solutions.
• Contribute to the advancement of organizational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine business cases for new products & initiatives by evaluating desirability, feasibility, viability, and identifying organizational impact.
• Propose and evaluate product business models by assessing revenue drivers, cost structures, and operational considerations in collaboration with stakeholders across the organization.
• Lead or support ideation, design sprints, workshops, and collaborative sessions to explore new product concepts and define solutions.
• Work with finance to assess financial viability through revenue projections, scenario analysis, and key assumption testing.
• Identify inefficiencies in innovation and initiative work and lead process improvement efforts.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes to shape opportunity direction.
• Serve as a liaison between business, operational and technology teams to move ideas and solutions forward effectively and efficiently.
• Support business intelligence activities as needed including strategic research, product and industry analysis and other competitive research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Minimum of 4 years of business experience in new product development, product management/marketing, or equivalent skills required.
• Experience in the education, assessment, or legal industry preferred.
• Experience in project or program management, leading cross-functional teams, and using a product development process preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Requirements

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Embraces a forward-thinking mindset, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and creativity.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, attention to detail, analytical and organization skills.
• Able to motivate, solve problems, deal with ambiguity and effectively prioritize business needs.
• Excellent leadership and teamwork abilities, highly adaptable to new information, situations, or challenges.
• Stays current on market and technology trends affecting product innovation and development.
• A proven track record of results in a complex environment where multi-tasking and excellent judgment and decision-making skills are required.

Benefits

• Pay rate: $107,000 to $118,000, depending on experience.
• This is a remote position.
• Occasional travel is expected for this position.

Company Description

At LSAC we foster a culture based on our stated values and actively seek to broaden our pipeline of current and future leaders. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and developing individuals who have a passion for the work they do and the mission of LSAC.