Job Details

Managing Director of Strategy and Operations

About the Company

A leading private research university renowned for innovation and academic excellence.

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1900

Employees
5001-10,000

Categories

• Education
• Carnegie Mellon University
• Higher Education
• Universities

Specialties

• Higher Education
• Research
• Robotics
• Arts
• Business
• Engineering
• Science
• Humanities
• Computer Science
• Public Policy
• Information Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• AI
• Health

About the Role

Join us as the Managing Director of Strategy and Operations, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our institution. This senior leadership position is all about bringing our ambitious vision to life through effective execution and strategic alignment. You will have the opportunity to oversee major program and platform operations, build strong relationships with funders and institutional partners, and lead a dedicated team toward impactful, scalable outcomes.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture within the organization.
• Leading multi-year strategic and operational planning efforts.
• Implementing robust systems for planning, workflow management, and decision-making.
• Managing financial resources and organizational finances effectively.
• Engaging with partners and stakeholders to drive mutual success.
• Overseeing organization-wide risk management processes.

The ideal candidate will be an inspiring, results-oriented leader with a rich background in program strategy, operations, or executive management, especially within higher education, research, start-ups, or non-profit sectors. You should possess an advanced degree in a relevant field and bring at least 10 years of experience, showcasing a proven track record in leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Key qualifications include:

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Experience with grant-funding, financial, and contractual management.
• A commitment to equity, learning, and innovation in education.
• High levels of technology fluency and familiarity with the shared governance model in higher education.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our mission of transforming education through research and innovation, we encourage you to apply!

Hiring Manager Title
Executive Director

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Strategy
• Business Development
• General Management