People Strategy Lead

Job Description

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math.

All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify. com.

Amplify’s People team is looking for a People Strategy Lead. This role will report to the Chief People Officer and be responsible for owning strategic initiatives for the People function, driving alignment and execution of cross-functional projects, and managing critical ongoing operations for the team (such as annual goals, budgeting, key metric reporting, leadership/staff agendas and updates, and program calendars).

Ideal candidates will have experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in fast-paced environments, with a proven ability to translate strategic vision into actionable plans and measurable impact. They also have experience designing and executing organizational initiatives, turning senior internal stakeholders into champions while maintaining momentum across disparate workstreams. The work of the People Strategy Lead to drive alignment, accountability, and excellence across our People programs will have a direct influence on Amplify’s mission to create beautiful and impactful educational experiences for all students in grades K-1

Job Description: You are excited about this opportunity because… You want to own the design and execution of strategic initiatives that drive growth, alignment, and results across our mission-driven company. You enjoy orchestrating complex projects across multiple teams and functions, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks while maintaining high standards for quality and impact. You believe in the power of excellent planning, consistent updates, and follow-through to turn ambitious goals into measurable results, utilizing tools and technology to ensure seamless execution.

You will drive the People team’s efforts to maintain transparency, coordination, and accountability within People and across other functions through thoughtful program design, clear communication, and data-driven decision making. You get to build the plane while flying it, managing day-to-day operational excellence while identifying opportunities to continuously improve or completely rethink our People strategy.

You appreciate data! You will design dashboards, track key metrics, and use relevant insights to inform strategic People decisions in partnership with teams across the company. You are motivated by ambitious projects, driven to improve the way teams work, and are eager to continuously improve.

We’re excited about you because… You have a proven track record of leading strategic initiatives from concept to scaled implementation in high-growth environments, with a relentless focus on execution and measurable outcomes. You excel at translating executive vision and high-level concepts into actionable project plans, filling in details through design, implementation, and change management to drive results across the business. You’re a strong collaborator and communicator with the gravitas and expertise to build cross-functional partnerships and trusted relationships with colleagues, and you know how to facilitate productive discussions with stakeholders at all levels.

You operate independently, executing on day-to-day tasks with attention to detail while also exploring improvements for the future, setting clear ambitious goals and measuring impact across multiple dimensions. You are comfortable with data analytics and skilled in spreadsheets, slides, and dashboarding tools. You ask questions when you don’t understand, study concepts that are new to you, and proactively learn from colleagues who have expertise you don’t.

You want to be coached and you seek regular feedback; you own your actions. You operate with a high degree of integrity and professionalism, and are deliberate about matters of discretion and transparency. Minimum Qualifications: 7+ years of strategic operations, program management, Chief of Staff, or business operations experience in an innovative environment.

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