[Hiring] Manager, Field Engagement and Implementation @Education Resource Strategies

Role Description

The Manager, Field Engagement and Implementation serves as a hands-on project manager and versatile problem solver who is ready to roll up their sleeves and get things done. You will manage our state and district pilot projects, bridging our technical and leadership teams to keep everything running smoothly. You are the kind of person who can take a rough outline of a problem, build out a solid 85% to 90% solution on your own, and then collaborate with the team to finalize it and bring it across the finish line.

SPEND operates with the speed and agility of an early-stage startup, while staying deeply committed to our nonprofit mission. We focus on real-world impact, move quickly, and prioritize aggressively. We value sustainable, highly focused work and efficient, streamlined processes.

Key Responsibilities

• State & District Partnerships
  • Lead project management for state agency pilots and district partnerships, keeping external milestones on track.
  • Connect the dots between our partners, technical team, and external organizations, anticipating roadblocks before they happen.
  • Navigate the administrative side of working with public agencies, such as tracking Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs) and managing data handoffs.
  • Organize and run partner meetings, working groups, and webinars (including planning agendas, communicating with participants, and managing logistics).
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
  • Act as the first line of support when projects hit a snag, whether that means untangling an issue with a data file, exploring dashboard questions with state and district staff, or sharing technical bugs with engineering.
  • Work closely with our technical leads to turn partner feedback into helpful improvements for our data tools.
  • Help draft grant reporting sections, partner updates, and other written materials to support the organization's growth.
• Independent Execution
  • Take ownership of ambiguous tasks and proactively bring thoughtful solutions and drafts to the team.
  • Ensure high quality and accuracy across data, schedules, and written materials.
  • Adapt to new needs as SPEND grows, stepping in to handle whatever is necessary to keep our work moving forward.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of professional experience managing projects, partnerships, or operations in a fast-paced environment (such as an ed-tech startup, public agency data team, or consulting organization).
• A track record of taking complex, open-ended projects and running with them independently.
• High standards for accuracy in data, communication, and project planning.
• Confidence in looking at data sheets, understanding how data is organized, and communicating with technical teams.
• Strong communication skills and empathy for working with state agency staff, district administrators, and partner organizations.
• Ability to adapt when priorities shift and make smart tradeoffs to hit important deadlines.

Requirements

• Must be available for collaboration between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
• Ability to travel approximately 4 to 8 trips per year for in-person team collaboration and partner meetings.
• Access to a quiet, professional remote work environment with a reliable, high-speed internet connection.
• Must be authorized to work for an employer in the United States.

Compensation and Transparency

• The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $135,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Starting salaries aren’t typically at or near the top of this range to create opportunities for team members to earn raises throughout their tenure in the role.

Application Process

• To apply, please submit your Resume.
• Short-answer responses to the required prompts.
• No cover letter is required.