Senior Director, Data Platforms

Who We Are Great Minds is a high-growth, mission-driven organization founded by educators in 2007. As a for-profit, Public Benefit Corporation, we believe all students deserve access to meaningful, challenging content—and all teachers deserve tools that are intuitive, effective, and built for the realities of today’s classrooms. We develop high-quality, knowledge-rich math, science and ELA curricula grounded in research and designed in collaboration with educators. Our materials reflect real classroom needs and are built to drive lasting student outcomes. We are committed to usability, coherence, and practical implementation—supporting teachers not just through curriculum, but with professional learning, purposeful technology, and responsive service that enable strong adoption and impact. What We Build Our products— Eureka Math and Eureka Math², Wit & Wisdom , PhD Science, Geodes , and the newly launched Arts & Letters ELA —are trusted by thousands of schools and districts nationwide. Eureka Math is the most widely used math curriculum in the U.S., and is focused on balancing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application. Wit & Wisdom® and Arts & Letters ELA™ anchor our reading strategy with content-rich, grade-level instruction that integrates literature, history, and the arts, grounded in the science of reading. Geodes® complements our reading suite with decodable texts that pair phonics with meaningful content to support early literacy. PhD Science is a hands-on K-5 Science program that sparks curiosity as students build enduring knowledge of how the scientific world works. These programs reflect a shared belief in high expectations, joyful rigor, and deep respect for educators and students. Where We’re Headed Great Minds is entering a new stage of growth and product maturity. We are focused on building more connected, customer-informed experiences across the full educator journey—from curriculum to professional learning to platform and support. Our long-term vision is to become a true partner in impact—not just delivering curriculum, but supporting educators in achieving outcomes at scale. Job Purpose Great Minds is seeking a hands-on leader to serve as Senior Director, Data Platforms. Our organization is dedicated to generating and using data to inform technical strategy and evaluate performance, supporting our mission to drive change from leadership all the way to the classroom. This role will oversee the technical strategy, design, and execution of data initiatives, with direct responsibility for data engineering, data architecture, and data governance. The Senior Director will ensure scalable, secure, and compliant data solutions that empower advanced analytics and business transformation. This role focuses on technical leadership and execution and partners closely with analytics, technology, and business teams. Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Lead the design, development, and optimization of data pipelines and ETL processes for both structured and unstructured data across the organization. Define and maintain technical data architecture standards, including integration patterns, platform consolidation, and alignment with emerging technologies (cloud, SaaS, big data). Establish and enforce technical components of data governance frameworks, including data quality, metadata management, stewardship, and regulatory compliance. Drive initiatives for data security, privacy, and adherence to relevant regulations Build and mentor high-performing teams across engineering, architecture, and governance disciplines. Partner with business stakeholders to align data platform initiatives with strategic objectives. Develop and refine shared data models following industry best practices, for use by stakeholders across the organization. Lead strategic data platform projects to elevate business understanding, improve operational efficiency, and build data infrastructure and reporting capabilities. Qualifications 12+ years of experience in data management roles, with at least 5 years in senior leadership. Expertise in modern data platforms, cloud technologies, and data architecture frameworks. Hands-on experience with SQL, data modeling, ETL tools (e.g., Fivetran), and Python. Strong knowledge of data governance principles and regulatory compliance. Ability to communicate complex data concepts to senior leaders and stakeholders. Strong time management skills and ability to balance competing demands. Commitment to excellence and a high level of integrity. Preferred Qualifications Interest in K-12 public education, and an understanding of how data is and can be used to drive change from leadership all the way to the classroom Experience with ERP, CRM systems and data integration strategies. Familiarity with emerging technologies (AI/ML, advanced analytics). Technical expertise regarding data models, database design, data mining, and segmentation techniques. Experience leading green-field Snowflake implementation and migration from legacy platforms. Required Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related quantitative discipline. Status Full time Location Remote The expected base salary range for this position is $207,000-$222,000, however the offered salary may be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including, but not limited to location, work experience, skills and internal equity considerations. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives. A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position. New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check. Any communication to applicants relating to the Great Minds hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains greatminds.org or greatminds.recruitee.com . If in the course of the application or hiring process with Great Minds you are contacted through another domain, are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information, or you note any other suspicious activity, please contact security@greatminds.org Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices. #LI-Remote #LI-Hybrid