Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses: None required

Residency Requirements: This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C.

The Senior Manager School Data Solutions is responsible for the analysis of current systems and processes to identify potential efficiencies and automation improvements, as well as serving as the subject matter expert for creating custom visualizations that drive decision-making across the Texas Managed public schools.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, (TXSS). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Stride K12 partner school, (TXSS). is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

This is a full-time REMOTE position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8am-5pm central time or as defined by the school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Direct the overall efficiency of a team of Data professionals utilizing Scrum/Agile best practicesDesign & oversee production of data reporting and visualizations that aid Instructional leaders and staff in making informed decisions regarding student growth, strategic planning for special population groups, etc.Design & oversee production of automation tools that streamline tasks in a variety of departmentsApply expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and the presentation of data to see beyond the numbers and understand how our users interact with our core productsEstablish strong partnerships with multiple teams, including School Operations, District Partners, School Administrators, and Shared Services, as those teams are the ones that drive most Project requestsManage the intake & assessment of requests for new Data Tools, Visualizations, Reports, Automation, Integration, and Process Efficiency evaluationsEvaluate current processes of a variety of teams/tasks to identify efficiency and/or automation opportunitiesInform, influence, and support data product and process efficiency decisionsPartner with a variety of teams/departments/product managers to document technical requirements for delivery of project/product requests.Partner with Data team to estimate the work and technology solutions requiredGroom and prioritize Product backlog to manage productivity of team of Data professionals most effectivelyDevelop User Stories and define acceptance criteriaSet Sprint Goals, follow progress of work and address production issues during sprintsPartner with Stride Automation, Efficiency, and Assessment Project Managers to coordinate, evaluate, and prioritize State-level efficiency & BOT projectsServe as subject matter expert on student data, third party integrations, library of Student data reporting, State assessment Data, and district partner student information systemsWork with Corporate Data teams to manage Texas-specific Snowflake Data WarehouseValidate & document all student data processes, code requirements, database logic and structuresProvide 4th tier support when there are questions about how a product is supposed to function in production versus the behavior users are experiencing 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 2-4 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

5 years of experience in the areas of Data Warehouse design, Data Integration, and Data Visualization & Analysis or equivalent combination of education and experienceAnalytical mind and great critical thinking skillsOutstanding communication and interpersonal abilities and history of success collaborating with executives across an organizationStrong leadership and team building skillsWork towards results with a passion for technology and continuous deliveryAbility to quickly drill down to solve problems and take ownership of the resolutionAbility to analyze process flow and identify areas for improvementDemonstrated ability to think strategicallyAbility to partner cross functionally to drive complex strategic projectsExcellent management skills with the ability to work to deadlines and successfully lead multiple initiatives at onceAbility to work independently and in a team environmentMicrosoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio); Web proficiencyAbility to travel up to 10% of the timeAbility to clear required background check

Certificates and Licenses: None required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

BS in technology business management, data science, computer science or related quantitative field3+ years of experience in Product Management or a Product Owner roleScrum Product Owner certificationMicrosoft Power Platform experience (PowerBI, PowerAutomate, PowerApps)Experience with relational databases and large data setsDemonstrated knowledge of Python and SQL programming languageAdvanced MS Excel skillsExperience with DBTExperience with K-12 educational data

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

We anticipate the salary range to be $82,873.60 - $179,350.80

Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C.

Job Type

Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.