Senior Director, AP Test Publishing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead a team tasked with the annual production of print examination materials.

• Establish the team's vision and priorities, monitor progress towards objectives, and offer coaching and support.

• Foster an inclusive and high-performing team culture.

• Own the enterprise Test Publishing operating model, governance framework, decision-making rights, and escalation procedures.

• Act as the system integrator and Tier 2 decision-maker for cross-portfolio trade-offs.

• Define and refine Test Publishing standards, frameworks, quality control architecture, workflow guidelines, and escalation models.

• Oversee the delivery of AP print, accommodated, and Braille publishing commitments that are internally managed.

• Supervise senior-level vendor alignment, governance, service-level agreements, performance metrics, contract escalations, and quality assurance.

• Maintain documentation and reporting across interrelated internal and external workstreams.

• Lead change management initiatives and the adoption of insourcing for AP Test Publishing.

• Establish roles, decision-making rights, handoff protocols, training, communication, coordination, and stakeholder alignment plans.

• Promote the responsible use of generative AI for quality control and analysis.

• Drive data-informed process improvements across publishing workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of program and/or project management experience, ideally within the education sector.

• A strategic and process-oriented mindset towards strategic planning, program development, and change management.

• Strong abilities in risk identification and innovative problem-solving.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• A strategic and inclusive leadership style.

• Demonstrated capability to drive performance and growth through goal-setting, feedback, coaching, and team development.

• A Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is required.

• Willingness to travel 4 to 6 times per year to College Board offices or for College Board business.

• A passion for enhancing educational and career opportunities through mission-driven work.

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies.

• Openness to experimenting with and adopting AI-driven solutions.

• Ability to independently and proactively learn and apply new digital tools.

• A learner's mindset with a commitment to personal growth.

• A collaborative and empathetic approach.

• Authorization to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work option for candidates located near College Board offices, with a hybrid option available (in-office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays).

• Occasional business travel for in-person meetings.

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

• Fair and competitive salary.

• Salary adjusted based on location.

• Transparent discussions regarding compensation and benefits.

• A meaningful career within a supportive team environment.

• Opportunities for professional development through coaching, feedback, training, and growth.

• Opportunities for learning and experimentation with generative AI and emerging technologies.