[Hiring] Director of Global Strategy & Programs @CodeAI

Role Description

As Director of Global Strategy & Programs, you'll set the strategic direction for CodeAI's work expanding access to CS + AI learning experiences outside the U.S. You'll decide where and how Global can have the greatest impact, then build the programs, partnerships, and systems needed to get there.

You'll balance depth-market investment with breadth-market scale, translating big-picture strategy into operating models that actually work in classrooms while representing CodeAI's global work to ministries of education, partners, and media.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Global Strategy & Impact
  • Define CodeAI's global strategy, setting the goals, KPIs, and market approaches that expand access to and adoption of CS + AI learning.
  • Own global performance, using data, market insight, and partner feedback to spot opportunities and improve impact.
  • Decide where Global can have the greatest impact, balancing deep engagement in priority markets against scalable approaches everywhere else.
  • Operate with a high degree of autonomy as a strategic leader, aligning priorities across the organization.
• Programs, Markets & Partnerships
  • Build and scale global programs that help partners and ecosystems deliver CodeAI's learning experiences sustainably.
  • Design distinct strategies for breadth markets (in-market partners) and depth markets (direct investment in infrastructure and partnerships).
  • Design frameworks and partner models that bring curriculum, product, marketing, operations, and partnerships together into one coherent program.
  • Win leadership and cross-functional buy-in for global strategies, securing the resources needed to execute.
  • Adapt programs and operating models to local context while holding the line on CodeAI's mission and standards.
• Team & Operational Leadership
  • Lead and grow a small Global team — setting goals, coaching, and supporting career development.
  • Manage the Global team's budget and oversee vendors and contracted partners (teacher training, localization, market implementation).
  • Build systems for consistent execution, measurement, and reporting across the partner ecosystem.
• Advocacy & Organizational Alignment
  • Represent CodeAI's global work and partner ecosystem to government and ministry leaders, nonprofit and education partners, and media.
  • Turn complex global strategy and market dynamics into narratives that drive decisions across the organization.
  • Build cross-team understanding of how global insights and partnerships should inform CodeAI's broader strategy.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience driving systemic change in K-12 education worldwide, particularly in AI and Computer Science education.
• Deep experience in nonprofit settings, partnering with ministries of education, school systems, and teacher networks to expand equitable access to CS education.
• An entrepreneurial, autonomous operating style — able to align programs and partnerships across complex education ecosystems to hit measurable outcomes.
• The ability to design and scale programs spanning multiple workstreams: curriculum, teacher PD, government relations, and partner enablement.
• Comfort operating at both ends of the spectrum — presenting strategic frameworks to boards and funders, and inspiring educators and partners directly.
• A track record building data-driven systems that measure program effectiveness and student/teacher impact at scale.
• A reputation as a trusted mentor and collaborator who builds alignment around shared goals across diverse teams and partners.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Work within the continental United States.
• Pass a pre-employment background check.
• Be willing to travel a minimum of two times per year for team events.

Benefits

• The expected salary range for this position is $117,000 - $130,000.
• Technology subsidy consistent with our Bring Your Own Device environment.
• Flexible, engaging, and remote working environment.
• Paid time off: 5 weeks total, comprised of 3 weeks vacation annually, plus a 2-week winter break office closure (including Christmas and New Year's), and sick leave.
• Medical, dental and vision premiums paid at 100% for FT positions and their dependents.
• Option to participate in 403b retirement plan.
• Annual professional development stipend.
• The opportunity to help students learn better and change the face of computer science.