Director – Academic Transformation

Director – Academic Transformation
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Full-Time
Location:
Remote, US-based milwaukee, wisconsin preferred

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,200 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative. MGT partners with thousands of agencies as a trusted advisor delivering solutions that improve technology, operational, and economic performance to help communities thrive.

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission‑critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 13 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words of our employees.

The Director of Academic Transformation provides strategic leadership for complex, multi‑year education transformation initiatives, serving as a senior advisor and primary partner to district, state, and institutional leaders. This role leads the design, execution, and governance of large‑scale academic transformation programs focused on instructional improvement, systems alignment, change management, and sustainable outcomes.

The Director works closely with internal MGT leadership, cross‑functional teams, and client stakeholders to ensure high‑quality delivery, measurable impact, and alignment with organizational and client priorities. The role also includes managing and developing team members while strengthening MGT’s Academic Transformation practice.

• Serve as the external lead and trusted advisor for assigned Academic Transformation engagements.
• Partner with senior education leaders to design and implement comprehensive academic transformation strategies aligned to student outcomes, equity goals, and system priorities.
• Establish governance structures, success metrics, and implementation roadmaps to guide transformation efforts.
• Ensure alignment between academic initiatives and broader organizational systems including talent, operations, technology, and finance.

• Lead end‑to‑end planning and execution of complex, multi‑workstream academic transformation initiatives.
• Translate research, data, and best practices into actionable strategies, tools, and implementation plans.
• Monitor progress against milestones, deliverables, and outcomes; proactively identify risks and course‑correct as needed.
• Coordinate across internal MGT teams and external partners to ensure cohesive, high‑quality delivery.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders, including superintendents, cabinet leaders, and academic officers.
• Design and support change management strategies that promote adoption, sustainability, and long‑term impact.
• Facilitate executive‑level meetings, workshops, and presentations to support decision‑making and alignment.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of consultants and managers supporting Academic Transformation engagements.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performing team culture aligned with MGT values.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to academic outcomes, implementation capacity, and stakeholder alignment.
• Develop and deliver clear, executive‑level…