State Strategy Manager

At Curriculum Associates (CA), we believe a diverse team leads to diversity in thinking, making our products better for teachers and students. If you read this job description, feel energized by what you see here, and believe you could bring passion and commitment to the role, but you aren't sure you meet every qualification, please apply! Above all, we are looking for the right person!

The State Strategy Manager will play a key role in supporting Curriculum Associates' strategic growth, overseeing a portfolio of high-priority states within the company's plan. This individual will define regional growth strategies across products and customer segments, drive go-to-market planning and execution, and identify key opportunities and investment areas for the organization.

In this newly created role, the State Strategy Manager will shape and build a new division focused on state-level strategy, driving feedback, continuous improvement, and program management. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Marketing, Sales, Service, and Government Relations, they will ensure consistent execution of state plans and become an expert in Curriculum Associates' product portfolio, service model, and market trends.

This position offers a unique opportunity to directly contribute to the company's growth and expand CA's impact in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment.

The Impact You'll Have:

• Define 1-3 year growth strategies for assigned state portfolio, utilizing data, cross-functional insights, and qualitative knowledge of state landscapes and market dynamics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Marketing, Sales, Service, and Government Relations to ensure that growth levers are integrated into resourcing and planning efforts (e.g., roadmaps, team allocations, capacity planning).
• Drive execution of state growth plans, offering high-level project management, and ensuring clear and regular communication with stakeholders.
• Develop business cases and facilitate leadership discussions to make state-specific investment decisions.
• Act as the "go-to" person for your assigned state portfolio, linking cross-functional teams and providing adaptable, disciplined approaches to solving key challenges.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, policy and legislative changes, and key issues impacting educators, students, and families within your states.
• Contribute to building a scalable system of support for state-level strategy, including top-down data analysis, communication tools, project management processes, best practices, and input into priority areas for broader organizational investment.

What We're Looking For:

• Industry Experience: Familiarity with K-12 education technology, curriculum, and instruction landscapes.
• Strategic & Analytical Skills: Strong strategic thinking, structured problem-solving, and business acumen, with a track record of using data to inform decisions and drive outcomes.
• Collaboration & Communication: Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and effectively communicate and influence across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Project Management: Demonstrated success in managing projects and driving strategy to outcomes, balancing adaptability with rigor.
• Passion for Education: Enthusiasm for Curriculum Associates' mission to improve student outcomes in K-12 classrooms.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, or a related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in strategy, business operations, product or program management; experience in K-12 education (in schools, districts, policy & research, or vendor environments) is highly preferred.
• This is a remote role, with the option for hybrid work in the greater Boston area. Travel is required for less than 20% of the time, including occasional visits to Billerica, MA, and customer sites/events.