Initiative Delivery Lead (EdTech)

TL;DR

Initiative Delivery Lead (EdTech): Owning end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives for university partners with an accent on program-level execution and stakeholder alignment. Focus on translating ambiguous strategic goals into concrete actionable plans and managing complex B2B SaaS implementations.

Location: Remote (United States)

Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 + Equity

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing EdTech startup partnering with top universities to transform the student experience through a platform for degree planning and career pathing.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives across a portfolio of university partners, focusing on program ownership rather than simple coordination.
• Translate partner goals into actionable initiatives with defined scope, sequenced milestones, dependencies, and clear exit criteria.
• Manage a portfolio of simultaneous partner implementations, tracking overall program health and assessing ripple effects of shifts in scope.
• Develop deep platform fluency to act as a credible partner and advisor during implementation conversations.
• Own project health communications for all stakeholders, from campus project managers to executive sponsors.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Product Delivery Leads and internal stakeholders to manage risks, resourcing, and accountability.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States.
• Proven experience leading high-stakes, customer-facing programs within a B2B SaaS environment, ideally with large, complex institutions.
• Ability to scope ambiguity into structure and define success metrics before product delivery begins.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams with a systematic approach to tracking health and priority.
• Comfort with data troubleshooting (e.g., CSVs) and explaining discrepancies to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Monday.com, Smartsheet, or similar.

Nice to have

• PMP or other project management certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity ownership.
• Exceptional health insurance with the company covering 99% of employee premiums and 75% for dependents.
• 401(k) and commuter benefits.
• Annual international retreats in unique locations.
• Flexible, outcome-driven work culture built on trust and autonomy.