VP, Strategy and Business Development
VP, Strategy and Business Development
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At Macmillan Learning were committed to driving innovation that transforms education. We seek team members who thrive on pushing boundaries envisioning future possibilities and building solutions that make a lasting impact. Whether youre a Pioneer shaping bold new ideas a Builder turning possibilities into reality or a Stabilizer optimizing for success youll play a vital role in advancing our mission. If youre excited by the prospect of testing new technologies implementing transformative strategies and thriving in a fast-paced innovative environment wed love to hear from you!
The Vice President of Strategy and Business Development leads Macmillan Learnings strategic planning business development and as opportunistically needed merger & acquisition (M&A) initiatives. This executive role is responsible for identifying growth opportunities developing supporting business strategies and driving strategic initiatives that align with the companys vision and goals. This role does not have managerial responsibilities.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including women and people of color to apply for this role. Were eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and we recognize that unique perspectives and experiences contribute to the strength of our team. If you are interested in applying we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. We value your potential and we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive and contribute their best.
Major responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Market Intelligence: Monitor industry developments to identify opportunities for growth and innovation. Analyze market trends competitive landscape and industry disruptions to identify strategic opportunities and threats
- AI and Innovation: Identify important trends to education ecosystem with AI assist with key partnerships present strategic recommendations to the CEO Exec team
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the executive team to develop and refine corporate strategies to align with market trends and organizational growth goals. Drive innovation initiatives and new business model development.
- Business Development: Oversee strategic partnerships and alliance development.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree
Minimum of 5 years in corporate development investment banking PE/VC or strategy consulting with a track record of successful management of company transformation and growth.
Strong analytical strategic thinking & business acumen cross-functional leadership/influence ability to gather and analyze market/competitive intelligence anticipating disruptive shifts ability to use AI/ML for research and data-mining.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
- Familiarity with the educational publishing and edtech landscapes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives to successful outcomes and positive impact.
- Proven capacity to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
Salary Range: $175000 - $225000/year
Exemption Status: Exempt
Physical Requirements:
Must be able for long periods to multitask in an fast paced open office environment travel occasionally and work more than 40 hours a week as needed.
Candidates from Austin TX or San Francisco CA preferred.
Additional Information :
Benefits
Regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees and their dependents are eligible for Macmillan benefits effective on the employees date of hire. Macmillan also offers health benefits coverage to qualifying same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners (may require additional documentation) of active employees.
- Competitive pay and bonus plan
- Generous Health Benefits (Medical Dental Vision)
- Contributions to your 401k retirement account through Fidelity
- Generous paid time off sick time floating holidays and paid holidays (Spring Reset Day Juneteenth Indigenous Peoples Day Election Day and more!)
- Employee Assistance Program Education Assistance Program
- 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
- And much more!
Macmillan Learning is a privately-held family-owned company that inspires whats possible for every learner. We envision a world in which every learner succeeds. Through our content tools and services we aim to make that a reality. To learn more please visit join our Macmillan Community stay connected to our Learning Stories blogs or see us on LinkedIn Facebook or X. Macmillan Learning is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group a global media company headquartered in Stuttgart Germany.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences including race ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression physical ability neurodiversity age veteran family and economic status and background geographical background and status and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints backgrounds and identities of the world in their staffs and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. You can read more about our Diversity Equity & Inclusion initiatives here.
The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group LLC has developed an affirmative action program in compliance with the NY Department of Educations guidance. Portions of the affirmative action program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
