Director, Regional Global Product Operations

Job Description:

About ETS:

For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and services based rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning. Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.

Our portfolio of trusted measures include TOEFL, TOEIC, GRE and Praxis. Along with research, development and innovation that explores new frontiers in learning and measurement our educational measurement solutions and research contribute to the development of new methods and tools, inform important dialogue with education policymakers, and shed light on critical issues and potential solutions - all with the aim of creating a world where all learners can improve their lives through education.

With new senior leadership at the helm, ETS aims to continue changing the lives of all learners as we expand our organization's global footprint. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of assessment and measurement efficacy within the education and ed tech space as it continues to grow and evolve.

The Director, Regional Global Product Operations will support the development and implementationof a focused local, global business strategy for multiple regions of the world. Interact with regionalsubsidiaries and product, marketing, operational, finance teams at ETS to align region objectives andaccountability with enterprise-wide goals. Serves as focal point of contact at ETS Princeton for countrymanagers and other senior regional managers to resolve business issues such as product delivery, tax, marketing, and overall strategy for the regions etc. Leads responses to various government agenciesworldwide to support adoption of our products and services for official use. Assures regional integrationacross the company and the global product portfolio to ensure that we are maximizing the value of ourservice offerings. Works closely with M&A team should investment opportunities arise within the region.

Member of governance team consisting of ETS Princeton and regional staff that works to ensure that theregion is adhering to ETS overarching business and mission objectives.

Required Experience:

• Support the development of a sound regional and country specific Go-to-Market Strategy
• Work with country managers to build and direct a team of region-specific experts
• Support the development of sound business plans to ensure a successful Go-to-Market strategyfor the English Language products that deliver on the growth objectives of the enterprise
• Integrate learnings and the portfolio of products across regions to maximize the value of for allregions under their control
• Work with other senior directors and global executives to develop an optimal global strategy focusedon profitable growth
• Works in real time with ETS functions in the US such as Legal, Tax, Finance, Product, and Marketinggroups to ensure proper structures and planning is put in place to support short term and long-term objectives of ETS for the territory.
• Develop KPIs to measure and actively manage the success of each region
• Proactively partner with each regional office to help them achieve their objectives
• Support the development of long-run strategic global roadmaps to ensure an integrated and consistentmanagement of ETS products around the world
• Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to the job function
• Bachelors degree is required (a business degree is preferred, but skills acquired through experiencemay substitute)
• MBA is a plus
• 7+ years of product management experience with a minimum of 3 years of direct involvement in the businessmanagement of global products and services at the senior manager or director level.
• Experience in the global education space with an emphasis on educational technology is a plus.
  
  

ETS believes in a Total Rewards philosophy for our employees, and they include:

• Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from
• Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access!
• Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life
• Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work
• Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution
• Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, 1 year subscription to Calm App
  
  

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is at the forefront of the ETS employee's daily work. To further foster an inclusive environment ETS is home to a wide variety of Affinity groups that celebrate the diversity of our talented employees.
• How about cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders? ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you!
• Are you passionate about volunteering and being active in your career and community? ETS offers our Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) where we encourage ETS employees to become active volunteers in their communities and schools through the ETS Cares Giving Campaign. Our employees can support any 501c3 or eligible charity of their choice.
  
  

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair and equitable hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.

Keyword: Global Go To Market, Finance, Tax, Business Management