Director – Transformation and Operations

Braven

. Create strategic plans, multi-year roadmaps, project plans, stakeholder communication maps, and risk mitigation strategies for Transformation initiatives .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $95,900 - $119,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic operations and project management, with a focus on building partnerships and navigating complex, ambiguous environments. Proficient in synthesizing insights for senior leadership and leveraging technology to enhance educational initiatives.

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Strategic Operations ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipProject Planning and ExecutionData and Technology InfrastructureStrong Written and Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk Mitigation StrategiesData AnalysisSynthesis of InsightsDevelopment of Executive-Level MemosCreation of Operating SystemsBuilding Partnership PilotsDocumentation of Integration PathwaysDevelopment of Pilot ToolsNavigating Technology Systems

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingBuilding Internal Buy-InCultural Development

Tools & Technologies

AsanaTrelloSalesforceZoomAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationNonprofit SectorConsultingTransformation InitiativesMatrixed Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create strategic plans, multi-year roadmaps, project plans, stakeholder communication maps, and risk mitigation strategies for Transformation initiatives
Synthesize insights and recommendations for senior leaders
Manage execution across teams and adapt strategies and frameworks as needed
Build Braven’s expanded higher-education partnership pilot end-to-end
Prepare systems, staffing logic, and playbooks for future partner sites
Lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment without direct authority
Build internal buy-in and help teams navigate ambiguity
Own project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and follow-up
Create operating systems, trackers, templates, and check-in rhythms
Flag risks and blockers early and propose solutions
Develop executive-level memos, briefings, and presentation materials
Connect Transformation initiatives with Braven’s data and technology infrastructure
Advise stakeholders on data and technology choices affecting scalability
Translate technical trade-offs for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Develop, launch, and maintain pilot tools such as surveys, data trackers, and digital platforms
Build and maintain shared student, alumni, and outcomes data views
Determine when to use existing tools, prototype new solutions, or hand work off to another team
Document integration pathways between Braven systems and partner-institution tools such as Handshake and Simplicity
Partner with Systems and Product teams on partnership-specific builds and broader technology roadmaps
Track peer institutions’ data and technology infrastructure and inform build-versus-buy decisions
Identify data and technology risks or gaps before they block partner-site launches or scaling
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
5+ years of strategic operations experience managing complex projects and leading others to outcomes
Ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams, ideally in a matrixed, cross-functional environment or scaling consulting or mission-driven organization
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to synthesize information, identify the most important thread, and move forward without every detail resolved
Experience in education, nonprofit, or consulting sectors
Comfort and fluency with AI tools such as Claude
Ability to navigate technology systems such as Asana/Trello, Salesforce, and Zoom
Track record of operating in ambiguous environments and creating structure where little exists
Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help develop others
Exemplification of Braven’s core values
Experience informing belief in Braven’s mission and preparing the candidate to work with or for Braven’s student Fellow population
Ability to work in person in Atlanta, Chicago, Newark, or New York City
Ability to travel 20–30% of the time, including periodic travel to partner campuses
Availability for consistent evening and weekend work, especially during peak pilot periods
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Braven does not offer employment visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited vacation time, plus organization-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and at the end of the calendar year (minimum 20 days per year)
$25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health
401(k) contribution match up to 5% of base annual salary, starting the first full month
85% coverage of health insurance premiums for employee and dependents
12 weeks of paid parental leave
One-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff
Salary growth over time based on performance
Competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development