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Driving Strategic Growth and Innovation
- Drive growth by developing and executing strategies to expand CAI's revenue streams through innovative business development initiatives and strategic partnerships.
- Identify opportunities with enterprise and industry partners to address workforce transformation and talent development needs through tailored education solutions.
- Collaborate with CAI leaders and faculty to design forward-thinking learning experiences that deliver measurable results for learners and partner organizations, ensuring alignment with CAI's vision and values.
- Partner with other senior leaders within CAI to develop and oversee a framework for evaluating and ensuring the impact and scalability of CAI's solutions in alignment with partner needs and institutional priorities.
- Achieve measurable outcomes, such as defined annual revenue growth targets, to support CAI's long-term objectives.
- Champion learner success and workforce development in partnership strategies and program designs.
Business Development and Partnership Management
- Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with enterprise and industry leaders, serving as the primary liaison for identifying and shaping opportunities aligned with partner needs and CAI's goals.
- Lead consultative discussions with potential and existing partners to address workforce development challenges through high-impact education solutions.
- Expand CAI's influence through strategic alliances, both domestically and globally, positioning the University of Michigan as a leader in innovative education solutions.
- Leverage customer discovery, data, and market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and opportunities for new program development.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Act as a primary liaison between external enterprise partners and CAI's senior leadership, ensuring seamless translation of partner needs into actionable learning solutions.
- Collaborate with the Chief Learning Officer to design and execute innovative programs aligned with partner objectives, and work closely with the Chief Marketing Officer to amplify CAI's reach and visibility among key audiences.
- Partner with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer to ensure operational excellence, scalability, and technological innovation in solution delivery.
Operational Excellence
- Develop operational and economic frameworks and processes to support the scalable, sustainable growth of customized and existing programs.
- Utilize data and analytics to assess program success and align offerings with organizational objectives and partner expectations.
- Lay the groundwork for scaling CAI's external relationship management and customer support capabilities, ensuring the infrastructure is in place to meet partner needs.
- Serve as a mentor and leader within CAI, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth across teams.
- Seeks appropriate leadership training and participates in University wide initiatives that are offered for leadership teams related to organizational climate and human resource policies that ensure an equitable and respectful environment for team members.
Thought Leadership and Advocacy
- Represent CAI at global industry events, conferences, and forums, showcasing CAI's thought leadership and innovative solutions.
- Stay ahead of trends in lifelong learning and workforce development, ensuring CAI remains a leader in the evolving educational landscape.
- Master's degree in business, education, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in business development, corporate learning, executive education, or higher education strategy.
- Proven success in developing and executing revenue growth strategies, with a track record of establishing and managing strategic partnerships.
- Deep understanding of talent development, workforce transform
