Who We Are

Elevate K-12 is changing the way classrooms work through live, online, real-time instruction to K-12 schools.  Our two main focuses are to give students the best quality instructors and get them ready for the world of the future and to give instructors, especially women, work opportunities, irrespective of zip codes. We are the new way to the classroom!

What We Offer 

• Competitive Compensation Offering
• Unlimited PTO & 12 Company Paid Holidays 
• Strong High-Performance Based Culture with High Growth Potential
• Team Focused Culture – Team Events, Outings, Happy Hours & Recognition
•  Full Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision / 401k Plan
• Our Team of Elevaters are: Problem Solvers, Passionate, Motivated, Thirsty for Knowledge & Mission Driven

What You Will Be Doing – Director, Technology Strategy & Governance

The Director of Technology Strategy & Governance will capitalize on his/her knowledge about the business environment, the firm’s customers, markets, products/services, and competitors, as well as his/her expertise in technology, the Director of Technology Strategy & Governance is responsible for ensuring integration of business processes, technology solutions, data, customer experience, etc. to drive competitive capability, and innovation. This individual will exploit technology as a critical aspect of the customer, client, and employee value proposition within the context of risk and benefits. 

• Technology Leadership & Innovation: Seizes opportunities created by emerging technologies to facilitate innovation in business models, products, and services; uses information and technology to drive value into and from the customer experience; develops solutions for complex business problems that require ingenuity and creativity.
• Enterprise Architecture: Develops and oversees the EA program; facilitates enterprise integration by providing natural mutual points of engagement and communication both within and outside the organization; optimizes the delivery of business services at the enterprise level to realize the corporate strategy.
• Investment Management: Manages the risk‐efficient investment of enterprise capital and other factors within the context of the organization's innovation goals; exploits ideas for change and manages them as a portfolio of investments.
• Solutions Facilitation: Manages service providers and ensures their products are secure, integrated, and cost effective; establishes a converged cloud approach and manages the lifecycle of the services requested by the business; responsible for services governance and its sourcing from the right provider.
• Technology Stewardship: Manages and maintains the information technology of the organization, ensuring the technological stability of the organization, and building IT functional capabilities; responsible for all aspects of developing and implementing technology initiatives within the organization.
• Data Stewardship: Helps to drive the growth of the organization through better management and delivery of data throughout the enterprise.

Who You Are – Director, Technology Strategy & Governance 

• 10+ years of experience leading strategic business transformation initiatives and/or major technology programs
• 5+ years of strategic planning
• BS, BA (or equivalent) - MBA/advanced degree is a plus
• Proven experience with technologies such as ERP, collaboration tools, data collection, consolidation and analytic/business intelligence tools, social networking platforms, etc.
• Proven experience in researching, evaluating, negotiating, and managing third-party service providers
• 5+ years of management experience leading an IT department or other business unit, including demonstrated competency in:
• Leadership and stakeholder relationship management (external and internal)
• Complex analysis of business structure and processes, and the design of effective and efficient solutions to address complex business issues
• Proven ability to architect and present technology alternatives based on a business concept
• Communicates effectively up and down the management chain in the appropriate language, and provides the appropriate level of detail and focus on the right information
• Thinks strategically
• Exercises independent judgment and acts on it
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Highly self-motivated and confident
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks effectively while under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and consultative skills

Why Join Our Story

Elevate K-12 is tasked with an important mission: change the way K-12 classrooms and teaching work. Our organization is a radically open-minded company that is scaling fast. We are a team focused on high performance, dynamism and embodying a collaborative culture at all levels. Our teammates are able to have open, honest discussions that drive us toward our mission. Elevate K-12 is in a stage of hyper growth that will continue to open up new challenges and opportunities for our team. 

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.