Executive Director, AP Portfolio Management (EdTech)

TL;DR

Executive Director, AP Portfolio Management (EdTech): Driving strategic planning, governance, and execution of the AP Course Roadmap with an accent on cross-functional coordination, operational transparency, and product readiness. Focus on building scalable portfolio management systems, integrating AI-enabled tools into production workflows, and leading a high-performing team to ensure high-quality delivery of educational content.

Location: Must be authorized to work in the United States. This is a fully remote role with an optional hybrid component for those living near hirify.global offices.

Salary: $144,000–$200,000

Company

A mission-driven, self-sustaining nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding educational and career opportunities through programs like Advanced Placement (AP) and CLEP.

What you will do

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of the AP Course Roadmap across the division.
• Oversee end-to-end content production and product readiness for new and revised AP courses.
• Design and implement divisional governance structures, decision-rights frameworks, and accountability measures.
• Manage a team of approximately 15 staff responsible for content production and product management.
• Partner with technology leadership to align content roadmaps with digital product development.
• Oversee a multi-million dollar program budget and ensure effective resource allocation.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• 10-15 years of experience in program management, portfolio management, or product development.
• Proven executive leadership experience driving large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.
• Deep expertise in establishing governance structures, scalable workflows, and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong fluency with emerging technologies and AI-enabled tools.
• Ability to travel 6-8 times a year to hirify.global offices.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful, mission-driven work focused on expanding educational access.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being.
• Commitment to fair, transparent, and market-competitive compensation.
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning.
• Supportive team environment with a focus on professional growth and coaching.

Hiring process

• Resume and application submission followed by a recruiter screen.
• Series of interviews including hiring manager, panel, and leadership conversations.
• Performance exercise to evaluate practical skills and problem-solving abilities.