This national education organization is seeking a Vice President, Talent Strategy to lead the design and execution of integrated people and performance strategies. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer with a dotted line to the Chief People Officer, this leader will ensure talent capabilities evolve in step with organizational growth and strategic direction.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate long-term organizational strategy into actionable talent requirements, identifying current and future skill needs across functions
- Apply predictive analytics to model workforce trends and strengthen the sustainability of human capital planning
- Collaborate with executive leaders to close talent gaps and implement scalable solutions
- Partner with HR and executive leadership to refine and communicate the organization’s long-term people strategy
- Embed core values into leadership behaviors, decision-making, and talent processes including hiring, onboarding, and recognition
- Lead cultural transformation initiatives in alignment with strategic priorities, working closely with Organizational Development & Effectiveness
- Design recognition frameworks that reinforce high performance and cultural alignment
- Enhance collaboration in hybrid and remote environments by establishing effective meeting rhythms, virtual decision-making practices, and cross-functional alignment
- Coach leaders on inclusive communication, remote team management, and collaborative norms
- Partner with operations and technology teams to ensure collaboration tools and workflows enable seamless, productive teamwork
- Oversee implementation of a unified performance and goal-setting system using OKRs and KPIs across all levels
- Support HR and managers in cascading goals, setting measurable objectives, and conducting meaningful performance reviews
- Use qualitative and quantitative data to foster continuous feedback, development, and accountability
- Advise on compensation structures, incentive plans, and reward systems to align with performance and culture goals
Qualifications
Candidates should bring 12–15+ years of leadership experience in talent management, organizational development, or culture strategy, ideally within mission-driven or rapidly scaling environments. Proven success in scaling cultural frameworks, designing performance systems, and leading change is essential. Experience in hybrid or remote-first organizations, along with expertise in compensation design and data-informed decision-making, is required. A bachelor’s degree is mandatory; a master’s degree is preferred.
Work Environment
This is a hybrid role based in the Boston metropolitan area, combining remote work with periodic in-person meetings in a co-working environment. The organization values high performance, operational clarity, mission alignment, and a culture of joyful rigor. It is committed to equity, inclusion, and deep respect for educators and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other protected status.
