Director, Transformation

Who We AreGreat Minds is a high-growth, mission-driven organization founded by educators in 2007. As a for-profit, Public Benefit Corporation, we believe all students deserve access to meaningful, challenging content—and all teachers deserve tools that are intuitive, effective, and built for the realities of today’s classrooms.We develop high-quality, knowledge-rich math, science and ELA curricula grounded in research and designed in collaboration with educators. Our materials reflect real classroom needs and are built to drive lasting student outcomes.We are committed to usability, coherence, and practical implementation—supporting teachers not just through curriculum, but with professional learning, purposeful technology, and responsive service that enable strong adoption and impact.What We BuildOur products—Eureka Math and Eureka Math², Wit & Wisdom, PhD Science, Geodes, and the newly launched Arts & Letters ELA—are trusted by thousands of schools and districts nationwide.Eureka Math is the most widely used math curriculum in the U.S., and is focused on balancing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application.Wit & Wisdom and Arts & Letters ELA anchor our reading strategy with content-rich, grade-level instruction that integrates literature, history, and the arts, grounded in the science of reading. Geodes complements our reading suite with decodable texts that pair phonics with meaningful content to support early literacy.PhD Science is a hands-on K-5 Science program that sparks curiosity as students build enduring knowledge of how the scientific world works.These programs reflect a shared belief in high expectations, joyful rigor, and deep respect for educators and students.Where We’re HeadedGreat Minds is entering a new stage of growth and product maturity. We are focused on building more connected, customer-informed experiences across the full educator journey—from curriculum to professional learning to platform and support.Our long-term vision is to become a true partner in impact—not just delivering curriculum, but supporting educators in achieving outcomes at scale.Job PurposeThe Director, Transformation will accelerate Great Minds towards our strategic objectives as a key part of the Transformation Office and will define, launch, and lead high-velocity key initiatives that deliver capabilities critical to accelerating organizational growth or scale strategies. These initiatives may span organizational and operating model design, new technology implementation and process optimization, or capability development. This role will work closely with and influence cross-functional internal teams to think big and implement transformation strategies rooted in the customer experience.ResponsibilitiesSupport senior Great Minds executives in defining 6 - to 12 - month transformation objectives, crafting roadmaps, performing critical analyses, and leading implementation of major change programs.Create compelling cases for change through storytelling, targeted analytics, and facts for leadership, and the organization.Shape key transformation initiatives via written briefs and generate value creation models to support and scope investment cases.Lead all stages of a transformation workstream including defining the workplan, identifying and performing necessary analyses, developing recommendations, and collaborating with business stakeholders to support implementation.Work side-by-side with internal teams and partners toward initiatives to drive lasting change and results and get hands-on in designing and building new tools, systems, and ways of working.Act as a change leader across Great Minds and provide training, coaching, and leadership development to ensure leaders are intentionally and actively building their capacity to change and achieve greater effectiveness.Work in partnership with Analytics teams to develop monitoring plans that measure solution effectiveness after launch.Use facts and data to facilitate high-bar, data-driven inspection and decision making.Apply methods of rapid-cycle hypothesis testing and proof-of-concepts to build and scale new tools, systems, processes, and ways of working.Required QualificationsMinimum of 7 years of relevant experience in professional services, management consulting, or internal consulting role influencing senior leaders with 5 years of leadership experienceExperience working in a transformation or project-based environment and supporting cross-functional transformation programs from concept to completionHigh intellectual curiosity and the ability to excellently navigate ambiguous environments and unfamiliar domainsStrong engagement and consulting skills; ability to build strong relationships and work effectively across all levels in a highly matrixed environmentAbility to work autonomously with strong bias for action, with attention to detail and exceptional organizational skillsExceptional business acumen and ability to shape transformation initiativesHigh discretion, confidentiality, and executive presence and strong interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills across technical and non-technical audiencesDeep analytical capabilities and demonstrated ability to use diagnostic skills to identify the business problem and recommend appropriate interventions that improve business resultsWillingness to dive deep into processes and ‘roll-up sleeves’ to drive resultsPreferred QualificationsExperience in education curriculum or education technology or as former teacherUnderstanding of K-12 public education and the education curriculum marketRequired EducationBachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experiencePreferredMBA or other relevant Master’s degreeStatusFull-timeLocationRemoteThe expected salary range for this role is $154,000–$178,000. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s geographic location, skills, and experience. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives.Sample location-based salary ranges are as follows:Asheville, NC; Bristol, TN $138,600 - $160,200Baton Rouge, LA; Phoenix, AZ $146,300 - $169,100Atlanta, GA; Columbus, OH $154,000 - $178,000Dallas TX; Houston, TX $161,700 - $186,900Chicago IL; San Diego, CA $169,400 - $195,800Los Angeles, CA $177,100 - $204,700Boston, MA; Washington, DC $184,800 - $213,600New York City; San Francisco, CA $192,500 - $222,500New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.Any communication to applicants relating to the Great Minds hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains or . If in the course of the application or hiring process with Great Minds you are contacted through another domain, are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information, or you note any other suspicious activity, please contact Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.#LI-Remote #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17