Pilot Implementation Manager

Description

Pilot Implementation Manager

What We Seek

Carnegie Learning is seeking a mission-driven, customer-focused education professional to lead our pilot initiatives and ensure a seamless and engaging experience for prospective district partners. The Pilot Implementation Manager will guide internal cross-functional teams and school and district stakeholders through each stage of the pilot process, ensuring that pilots are implemented with fidelity, insights are captured and customer needs are met with excellence.

This role requires someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and brings deep knowledge of K-12 systems, strong communication skills, and a passion for student-centered learning.  The ideal candidate is a relationship-builder, a strategic thinker, and a natural facilitator who can connect the dots between customer needs, product capabilities, and team priorities.

This remote position is full-time and requires up to 20% travel. The Pilot Implementation Manager will report to the Vice President of Customer Success.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Pilot Implementation Strategy 
  • Ensure consistency and cohesion across all pilot implementations by maintaining a unified pilot process and implementation plan. Equip internal teams with the tools, resources, and guidance needed to execute pilots effectively and consistently in order to:
    • Facilitate regular communication with all stakeholders to ensure alignment, momentum, and shared understanding throughout the pilot.
    • Deliver a high-quality, customer-centered experience from pilot kickoff to conclusion.
    • Build strong, trusting relationships with key decision-makers and pilot participants to support long-term partnership potential.
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure pilots are executed on time and within scope.
  • Coordinate internal Carnegie Learning resources (Professional Learning, Sales, Product) to support implementation success.
• Internal Collaboration
  • Serve as the connective tissue between Sales, Product, Professional Learning, and other teams—bringing a project management mindset and the customer voice to each conversation.
  • Identify patterns across pilots and contribute to the continuous improvement of Carnegie Learning’s pilot process, tools, and documentation.
• Data, Reporting & Decision Support
  • Collect and analyze pilot data (e.g., usage, feedback, progress toward goals) to assess effectiveness and identify trends.
  • Prepare and present pilot summary reports to both internal teams and external stakeholders to guide decision-making on adoption or expansion.
• Risk & Issue Management
  • Proactively identify risks to pilot success and implement contingency plans as needed to ensure positive outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Should Be In Your Bookbag

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field; Master’s Degree in Education Administration or related discipline (preferred) 
• Five (5)+ years of experience in K-12 education or edtech, including roles such as school/district administrator, project/program manager, Customer Success/Pilot Manager
• Proven success leading large-scale initiatives in K-12 settings, especially involving the adoption or implementation of new systems or instructional programs
• Deep understanding of K-12 infrastructure and operations, including:
  • LMS, SIS and digital curriculum integration
  • Curriculum planning and instructional leadership
  • Professional learning and educator support
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with complex stakeholder landscapes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of influencing and aligning diverse audiences.
• Solution-oriented, detail-obsessed, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with SalesForce, Google Workspace and related products, MS Office programs, and ability to successfully collaborate and gather data using these tools.

What Gives Us Purpose

Others teach what; we teach why. For over 25 years, Carnegie Learning has developed solutions that help students achieve Aha moments and set them up for long-term learning success. We’re driven to find new, better ways to support teachers and reach more students, so we put our leading cognitive science research and real-world insights into solutions for how students think, learn, and do their best. This is a key part of our commitment to helping teachers spark student curiosity.  As a Carnegie Learning team member, you’ll work alongside a team of passionate individuals dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of students and educators. 

What We Provide 

• Holistic Wellbeing
  • An inclusive range of Health Insurance options, including a premium-free plan
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to you
  • Access to Headspace at Work with no added cost, empowering you to enhance your mental health
• Fostering Joy
  • Flexible work arrangements with our Work From Anywhere Policy
  • Your Time, Your Way - paid time off that you can use as you see fit to recharge and nurture your personal life
• Empowering Parenthood 
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • Reduced working hours on full pay for soon-to-be and new parents
  • Free access to CL products for employees and their children
• A Place for Connection
  • Quarterly Wellness Incentives
  • Monthly employee activities + recognition program
  • 9 Employee Resource Groups

What We Believe

We celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that define each person's individuality. This fusion of perspectives enriches our collective knowledge, fosters innovation, and empowers us all. Together, we can collectively and more effectively address issues that face our business and industry. 

If our commitment to building an inclusive workplace resonates with you, we invite you to join our mission and welcome you to apply with us. Carnegie Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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