[Hiring] State Implementation Director @Edmentum

Role Description

As our State Implementations Director, you'll make a whole state rolling out a new learning program at once a reality. You'll be the trusted partner and go-to lead for state education agency clients, turning state goals into programs that deliver. If you excel at leading through influence and managing complex, high-stakes programs, this role is for you.

• Own statewide program delivery from planning and launch through adoption and renewal, turning state priorities into clear plans, milestones, and measures of success.
• Serve as the trusted relationship lead for state education leaders, building partnerships through transparency, responsiveness, and consistent delivery.
• Bring product, technology, data, training, operations, and support teams together around coordinated execution and clear governance.
• Design scalable district onboarding approaches that meet each district where it is, ensuring integrations, rostering, data exchange, and security are ready to go.
• Partner with states to define success measures and reporting, leading training and change-management strategies that keep adoption going.
• Anticipate risks and dependencies before they become issues, finding new ways to improve quality, scalability, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, education, program management, technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience leading complex programs, implementations, client engagements, or cross-functional initiatives, ideally in education or government.
• Track record of managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder programs with fixed deadlines and significant operational complexity.
• Confident executive-level relationship builder with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Skilled at leading cross-functional teams and influencing outcomes without direct authority.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, risk-management, and decision-making skills.
• Experience working with State Departments of Education, school districts, EdTech, SaaS, education services, or government contracting.
• Hands-on experience with technology-enabled implementations, data integrations, training, adoption, and reporting.
• Excellent communicator who connects with both executive and operational audiences.
• Able to travel as needed to support state and district engagements.
• Willing to take on evolving responsibilities based on business needs.

Requirements

• Job Application Deadline: October 30, 2026 or until filled.
• Pay range for this role: $130,000 — $150,000 USD.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance with various plan options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Time away program, volunteer time away, and a winter office closure at the end of December.
• Resources to promote wellness, ensuring support both professionally and personally.