Academic Partnerships assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, AP's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. AP brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

The Senior Manager of Marketing and Operations Strategy will play a crucial role in shaping the team's success. Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing and Operations Strategy, this individual will collaborate closely with senior leaders across marketing and operations to scope and deliver key priority projects aligned with organizational goals and KPIs.

• Hypothesis generation : Conduct in-depth exploratory analyses and benchmarking to identify growth opportunities. This may include process audits, evaluations of tools and technologies, assessing go-to-market (GTM) strategies, conducting financial analysis, and performing external benchmarking
• Project planning and execution : Define, structure, and execute operational initiatives by developing work plans, gathering, and synthesizing relevant data, leading analyses, and developing actionable recommendations
• Product strategy : Build a thorough understanding of AP's offerings and unique value proposition for both students and our university partners, and translate that knowledge into product design / GTM / ops process projects
• Stakeholder alignment : Build strong partnerships with stakeholders within marketing and operations, as well as with other functions; drive alignment on key priorities across this diverse stakeholder set.
• Cross-functional collaboration : Drive collaboration with cross-functional partners across the organization to deliver on projects
• Storytelling : synthesize key insights, recommendations and action items in a clear, concise and coherent way; create executive-level materials and presentations to drive buy-in and alignment
• Scaling best practices : Identify and scale best practices and innovations, including forming a deep understanding of Academic Partnership products, processes, systems/tools, personnel, and strategic direction

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• A Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field is required
• MBA or master's degree with STEM designation
• 3-5 years of professional experience, with 2 years of consulting experience at firms like McKinsey, Bain, BCG and other management consulting firms
• Experience in growth strategy, go-to-market strategy, and product strategy
• Experience in the OPM or Higher Education sectors is a plus but not required
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects, building appropriate processes and tools, and successfully delivering results
• Strong conceptual problem-solving skills - ability to break down complex problems in a structured manner, and go beyond first-level insights to identify the root cause
• Strong analytical skills - ability to extract, prepare and analyze large datasets to identify patterns and insights
• Strong project management and implementation skills - ability to create detailed workplans, manage cross-functional partners, drive complex projects from conception to implementation
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, ability to create executive-ready presentations
• Is a self-starter, analytical, and results-oriented; Preferred: previous experience in entrepreneurial environments such as being part of a start-up
• Must work well in a matrix environment across multiple groups and levels, being able to manage change and prioritize across multiple projects

Academic Partnerships is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Academic Partnerships offers the following comprehensive benefits:

• PTO - accumulated from day one
• 11 designated holidays
• Medical - four options (including PPO and HDP)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account (company contribution to HSA)
• Retirement plan with company match
• Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
• Volunteer Time Off

Supplemental Benefits:

• Wellness program
• Alternative medicine options
• Pet discounts
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

• Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents