Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from ETS
Job overview
The Executive Director of Business Delivery Management at ETS leads the planning, execution, and delivery of technology programs, including AI, to align with strategic goals and drive innovation in a global education nonprofit.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading program planning and strategy, managing project delivery and milestones, overseeing issue and risk management, providing executive status reporting, and managing budgets to ensure technology initiatives meet organizational needs and are delivered on time and within budget.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field, with 10+ years in technology program management including 5+ years in leadership, strong project management skills, experience with Agile and PMP methodologies, excellent communication, and budget management skills; master's degree and education sector experience preferred.
Career development
ETS offers growth through Business Resource Groups and encourages innovation and continuous transformation, supporting career advancement and volunteer opportunities with additional PTO for volunteering.
Work environment and culture
ETS is mission-driven, values innovation, lifelong learning, diversity, and inclusion, and fosters a respectful and supportive work environment with a focus on employee growth and community engagement.
Company information
ETS is a global nonprofit education and talent solutions organization with over 75 years of history, known for assessments like TOEFL and GRE, serving millions worldwide, and expanding through acquisitions to enhance educational technology and assessment platforms.
Unique job features
The role uniquely integrates technology program leadership with AI initiatives in a nonprofit setting, emphasizing strategic impact, innovation, and collaboration across global teams.
Company overview
Educational Testing Service (ETS) is a nonprofit organization that develops, administers, and scores standardized tests such as the TOEFL, GRE, and Praxis exams. They generate revenue through fees charged for test registrations, preparation materials, and scoring services. Founded in 1947, ETS has a long history of advancing quality and equity in education by providing fair and valid assessments, research, and related services. Their mission is to help advance quality and equity in education by providing fair and valid assessments, research, and related services.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your leadership experience in managing large-scale technology programs and your expertise in program planning, risk management, and issue resolution, as these are key to the Executive Director role at ETS.
Highlight your strategic thinking skills and ability to align technology initiatives with organizational goals, especially within a non-profit or education-focused environment, to resonate with ETS's mission-driven culture.
Apply through multiple channels including ETS's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of landing an interview for this senior leadership position.
Connect with current ETS employees in technology and program management roles on LinkedIn; open conversations by referencing recent ETS initiatives like their AI projects or expressing admiration for their impact on global education and assessments.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'technology program management,' 'risk mitigation,' 'executive communication,' 'AI initiatives,' and 'budget management' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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