MGT · 1 day ago
Director - Academic Transformation
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
8+ years expMGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies across the United States. The Director of Academic Transformation provides strategic leadership for complex education transformation initiatives, serving as a senior advisor and primary partner to district, state, and institutional leaders, while managing and developing team members to strengthen MGT's Academic Transformation practice.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Serve as the external lead and trusted advisor for assigned Academic Transformation engagements
Partner with senior education leaders to design and implement comprehensive academic transformation strategies aligned to student outcomes, equity goals, and system priorities
Establish governance structures, success metrics, and implementation roadmaps to guide transformation efforts
Ensure alignment between academic initiatives and broader organizational systems including talent, operations, technology, and finance
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of complex, multi-workstream academic transformation initiatives
Translate research, data, and best practices into actionable strategies, tools, and implementation plans
Monitor progress against milestones, deliverables, and outcomes; proactively identify risks and course-correct as needed
Coordinate across internal MGT teams and external partners to ensure cohesive, high-quality delivery
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders, including superintendents, cabinet leaders, and academic officers
Design and support change management strategies that promote adoption, sustainability, and long-term impact
Facilitate executive-level meetings, workshops, and presentations to support decision-making and alignment
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of consultants and managers supporting Academic Transformation engagements
Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture aligned with MGT values
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to academic outcomes, implementation capacity, and stakeholder alignment
Develop and deliver clear, executive-level communications, progress reports, and dashboards for clients and internal leadership
Translate complex academic and organizational challenges into clear insights and recommendations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in education, public policy, organizational leadership, or related field preferred
Eight (8) or more years of progressive experience leading large-scale education or organizational transformation initiatives
Demonstrated experience working with K–12 districts, higher education institutions, or state education agencies
Proven ability to serve as a senior advisor to executive-level education leaders
Experience managing and developing high-performing consulting or project teams
Strong understanding of instructional systems, academic improvement strategies, and change management principles
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to operate independently in complex environments
Occasional travel to client sites is required
Flexibility in working hours may be required to support client needs and deadlines
Preferred
Master's degree in education, public policy, organizational leadership, or related field
K-12 district level experience preferred
Experience in consulting or professional services environments preferred
Benefits
Flexible paid time off
5% 401K matching program
Equity opportunities
Incentive and bonus programs
Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
Flexible spending accounts
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability coverage
Income protection benefits
Company
MGT
MGT is a national technology and advisory solutions leader serving state, local government, education (SLED) and targeted commercial clients.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Vistria GroupTrivest Partners
2023-06-15Private Equity
2020-04-21Private Equity
Leadership Team
Trey Traviesa
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2023-06-26
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