Senior Director, AP Test Publishing

The College Board

. Lead a team responsible for annual production of print exam materials .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $104,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program and project management within the education sector, focusing on strategic planning, process improvement, and change management. Proven ability to lead teams, drive performance, and implement AI-driven solutions for enhanced quality control.

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Program ManagementProject ManagementStrategic PlanningChange ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Program DevelopmentQuality Control ArchitectureWorkflow ManagementRisk IdentificationData-Informed Process Improvement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCreative Problem-SolvingEmpathyCuriosity

Tools & Technologies

Generative AIDigital Tools

Industry Keywords

Education IndustryTest PublishingVendor ManagementGovernance ArchitectureStakeholder Alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team responsible for annual production of print exam materials
Set team vision and priorities, track progress toward goals, and provide coaching and support
Cultivate an inclusive, high-achieving team culture
Own the enterprise Test Publishing operating model, governance architecture, decision rights, and escalation structure
Serve as system integrator and Tier 2 decision authority for cross-portfolio tradeoffs
Define and evolve Test Publishing standards, frameworks, quality-control architecture, workflow guardrails, and escalation models
Direct delivery of internally owned AP print, accommodated, and Braille publishing commitments
Oversee senior-level vendor alignment, governance, service-level agreements, performance, contract escalations, and quality control
Maintain documentation and reporting across interdependent internal and external workstreams
Lead change management and insourcing adoption for AP Test Publishing
Establish roles, decision rights, handoffs, training, communication, coordination, and stakeholder-alignment plans
Expand responsible use of generative AI for quality control and analysis
Lead data-informed process improvement across publishing workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of program and/or project management experience, preferably in the education industry
Strategic, process-oriented approach to strategic planning, program development, and change management
Strong risk identification and creative problem-solving abilities
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
Strategic and inclusive leadership style
Proven ability to drive performance and growth through goal-setting, feedback, coaching, and team development
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required
Ability to travel 4–6 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business
Passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies
Willingness to experiment with and adopt AI-driven solutions
Ability to learn and apply new digital tools independently and proactively
Learner's mindset and commitment to growth
Collaborative and empathetic approach
Authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote option for candidates near College Board offices, with hybrid option available (Tuesday and Wednesday in office)
Occasional business travel to meet in person
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
Fair and competitive compensation
Location-adjusted salary
Transparent conversations about compensation and benefits
Meaningful career and supportive team
Professional development through coaching, feedback, training, and growth opportunities
Generative AI and emerging-technology learning and experimentation opportunities