Lead, Scholar Talent Strategy & Planning (Growth & Scholar Talent)

New York. Posted 8 days ago

The role

The Lead, Scholar Talent Strategy & Planning serves as a Strategic Operations Architect. This individual contributor role designs, models, and scales complex talent operations to support network growth and staffing.

What you will do

Architect and drive network-wide scholar talent strategies, workforce planning models, and operational frameworks.
Partner with the Head of Scholar Talent and cross-functional leadership to translate vision into execution plans.
Build high-impact data models, capacity planning tools, and performance dashboards.
Lead complex strategic initiatives from conception through deployment.
Evaluate existing talent operations workflows to innovate and scale systems.

Required qualifications

5 to 8+ years of progressive experience in strategic operations, management consulting, workforce planning, or talent strategy within high-growth environments.
Proven track record of designing complex operational models, quantitative analysis, and managing end-to-end strategic initiatives.
Advanced proficiency in data analysis/visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, SQL) and project management frameworks.
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice to have

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), Public Policy, or related operational discipline

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting first day
SA covers 82% of core medical plan
Free One Medical membership
Confidential mental health support via EAP/Talkspace
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match
Up to $2,400/year in employer HSA contributions
Employer-paid life/disability insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
$50/month cellphone stipend ($600/year)

Before you apply

Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.

About the company

Success Academy is a fast-growing network of public charter schools in New York and Florida. They work to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education.