Director of Solutions Architecture, Noodle
$100-110k
+ bonus potential, and equity opportunities
An education network of the top US colleges, universities and students
Open for applications
An education network of the top US colleges, universities and students
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$100-110k
+ bonus potential, and equity opportunities
201-500 employees
Company mission
Noodle's mission is to make world-class education more accessible, transparent, collaborative, and on-demand than ever.
Role
Who you are
- 6-8 years of relevant previous experience, plus a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in a technical leadership role and leading software implementations, preferably in the education technology sector
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and project management methodologies
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external partners and internal teams
- Experience with solution selling and driving revenue growth through technology solutions
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and driving projects to successful completion
- Familiarity with a wide array of technologies including Learning Management Systems, CRM Systems, and Student Information Systems
- Experience integrating systems using LTI and/or API protocols
- Solid organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively. Prior project management experience is a bonus
- Experience standardizing processes including testing, building, and documenting the necessary steps for deploying technologies, illustrating workflows, resolving escalated issues, and utilizing support tools
- Working knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets)
- Ability to work effectively in dynamic, rapidly changing, team-based environment
What the job involves
- As a Director, Solutions Architecture at Noodle, you will play a pivotal role in driving university partner engagement and maximizing the value of Noodle’s technology solutions
- Working closely with university stakeholders and Noodle’s service teams, you will ensure that the right mix of technologies are integrated with existing campus platforms, configured based on partner goals, and continually supported and updated for best-in-class performance
- Your focus will be on demonstrating the value of Noodle’s technology solutions, fostering deeper partnerships, and leading implementation efforts across partner accounts
- Partner Engagement: Work closely with partners to understand their technology needs and align Noodle’s solutions with their strategic objective
- Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to increase partner retention and expand technology contracts
- Technical Leadership: Serve as the primary technical expert and accountable party for Noodle’s technology solutions, partnering with Product and Technology teams to ensure successful project execution
- Technical Implementation: Identify best practices of our university implementations, ensure excellence is consistent and design is replicable
- Project Management: Conduct regular check-ins with partners to review implementation progress, to address any blockers, and to gather feedback on their experience with our products and services
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between strategy, partner requirements, and implementation processes
- Product Showcase: Lead regular showcases to partners, highlighting new Noodle products, feature releases, and service offerings
- Business Development: Work closely with sales to advise on content for sales collateral and internal training material
Our take
Noodle is a certified B Corp creating online and agile programs for US universities that elevate campus-wide teaching and technology. It is the country's fastest-growing online learning network.
Noodle develops and manages more than 80 graduate, degree completion, and certificate programs at 25 leading US universities. Its highly-rated online programs are collaborative, engaging, and supportive, fostering a vibrant community of students and faculty that frequently engage, discuss and share ideas.
The company has experienced several years of tremendous growth; it has signed more degree programs with elite schools than any of its competitors combined. Enrollments to date in Noodle-managed programs will produce $400M in lifetime revenue for its university partners.
Noodle is continuing to activate hyper-growth for its university partners by investing in acquisitions and innovation that help it to keep marketing and student support costs low. The company eventually plans to move beyond degree programs to compete in the lifelong learning market. Competitors in this space include Keypath, Academic Partnerships, Elsmere Education, 2U and Bisk
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Insights
1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- 401(k) with match, bonus, and equity opportunities
- Tools you need on us—MacBook is our computer of choice
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; plus supplementals for all employees and dependents
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Pre-tax commuter benefits—although we are all 100% remote for now
- 15 days PTO, nine paid holidays, and Summer Fridays
- Monthly gym reimbursement and membership to premium medical services like One Medical and Eden Health
- Yearly education stipend for lifelong learning
Company HQ
Union Square, New York, NY
Leadership
John Katzman
(CEO & Founder)Before founding Noodle, John founded and ran another online learning platform 2U and was CEO and Chairman of The Princeton Review, which also aimed at helping students get into and pay for higher education. They have also served as a director for numerous education charities, including Carnegie Learning.
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