Senior Manager, Business Operations

About the role

Senior   Manager, Business Operations   Flexible Location     WHO WE ARE   TNTP brings research, policy, and consulting together to reimagine America’s public education system.   Working collaboratively, we dig into educators’ toughest challenges, and we provide actionable solutions grounded in evidence.   This work takes place in schools and districts across the country, and our national position allows us to spot trends, collect and analyze data, and   advocate for   policy changes that introduce greater   impact on a   scale. Our goal is to empower every student, breaking them free from the constraints of poverty and race, fostering innovation, and driving growth across the country. We collaborate across sectors and with school systems to ensure that the 3.5 million young people who graduate high school every year have pathways to economic and social mobility.         The Strategy   and Business Transformation   division collaborates to ensure the long-term health of our organization. We partner across divisions to   enable   TNTP   to   sustainably scale its impact in line with its strategic plan, focusing on cross-functional operational, strategic, and financial considerations that are difficult for any single division or team to solve on their own. Within this division, the Business Operations team provides strategic advising, analysis, and thought leadership on TNTP’s revenue and sales pipeline in service of business and impact goals.       WHAT YOU’LL DO   Some responsibilities and duties may vary, but the role of Senior Manager,   Business Operation s   includes:   Develop and   collaborate with   a   manager, business operations   to   implement   business operations processes that support TNTP’s fee-for-service and grant-funded work, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and data integrity across systems.   Conduct landscape research and analysis   to   support creation and implementation of business development strategies and resources   Provide direct strategic support to TNTP partners in developing proposal, RFP, and grant budgets   and associated narratives   Maintain   accurate   sales pipeline data in Salesforce by ensuring   leads and opportunities are updated with complete and   accurate   financial and activity   dat a   Act as a strategic thought partner in analyzing performance toward KPIs for a portfolio of projects   Lead   a   portion   of quarterly forecast ing cycles, including   analyzing budget to actuals and project performance milestones and   facilitating   some forecast calls,   advising   Partners on adjustments   Apply tools (e.g., ASC 606 logic) to review revenue recognition for complex/multi-year opportunities. Create and   maintain   processes for tracking toward deliverables and   milestone-based   contracts, providing documentation to enable invoicing   a gainst   milestones.   L ead grant launch processes, including facilitating kickoff calls,   ensuring operational readiness,   determining   special handling requirements, and ensuring setup supports   accurate   and allowable revenue recognition   Analyze   grant spending,   identifying   budget to actuals   variances and   advising   partners to   address risks   Drive continuou s improvement in operational processes,   identifying   inefficiencies and implementing scalable solutions   Provide project level ad hoc analysis or challenge resolution support   Provide region or division level business development reporting as requested     WHAT YOU HAVE   Qualifications and Experiences  The Senior Manager should   possess   the following skills and   expertise:   4-5 years of   business operations   experience—experience managing a   project   and revenue   portfolio strongly   preferred;   Experience with business development processes such as proposal budget development and sales portfolio analysis;   Strong command of   business operations   best practices and the ability to adapt that knowledge to fit unique organizational   contexts   Evidence of strong cross-team collaboration skills, the ability to manage up, and executing deliverables through working with multiple stakeholder   relationships;   Excellent written communication skills with a demonstrated   track record   of communicating effectively with diverse audiences;   Experience using CRMs to track   lead and opportunity progression and activity; Salesforce experience   strongly preferred;   Competencies   Motivates and Influences through Relationships.  Candidate can navigate the complexity of collaborating with diverse colleagues of all levels to achieve results, consistently motivating people   to   action. Builds collaborative relationships and   establishes   trust to become an advisor and resource across various internal stakeholders.    Authentically collaborates to build investment in   business operations   strategy, invites and respects diverse perspectives, and   maintains   long-term relationships.   Business Operations   Strategist.    Applies experiences,   observations   and trends to support greater   business operations   strategy, inform team direction, and shape regional/division national strategy application. Candidate understands funder points of view and priorities to skillfully position proposals and presentations to   anticipate   questions and articulate TNTP’s work and impact, especially when creating written communications.     Be thorough and   accurate. Candidate has proficient experience with Excel, calculations, and budgets. Candidate   demonstrates   strong project management and organizational skills, helping you manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.   Problem Solving:   Candidate can assess the big picture, analyze root causes, and define new ways forward. Candidate critically assesses challenges,   leverages   resources, and proposes creative, effective solutions.     Cross Cultural Agility:   Authentic self-reflection, self-awareness, and high emotional IQ actively   leveraged   both to support a culture of diversity,   equity   and inclusion internally and to position TNTP   business development   efforts and communications with a commitment to lifting the experiences of the students and families we serve.     Strategic Prioritization:   Consistently manages complex, high-stakes projects with multiple stakeholders and tight timelines, including events. Effectively adjusts priorities to meet a fast-paced and at- times   ambiguous environment. Candidate navigates inherent uncertainty in creating and implementing   strategy   and systems that are new to the org and is comfortable proactively   managing up   when priorities shift.     WHAT WE OFFER   The salary range for this position is $ 79,089.00   -   118,634.00. New hires can typically expect a starting salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint ($ 79,089.00   -$ 98,861.50 ), in alignment with experience, qualifications, and our commitment to equity in compensation.         TNTP also offers a compelling overall Total Rewards package, including competitive mid-market salaries, generous PTO, and comprehensive benefits, with a range of plans and programs designed to support the physical, mental, and financial wellness of employees and their dependents. We suggest   learning more about our benefits!   (Spoiler alert:   we’re   closed   the last two weeks of December).     We also ensure that individuals with disabilities are   provided   reasonable accommodation for the interview process. Email     to request accommodation.       HOW TO APPLY   Submit your resume online through Workday.   In your application, we will also ask you to answer brief questions about your interest in TNTP; your “why” matters to us!       The priority application deadline for this position is   Friday, 9/4/26,   though we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.      If   you’re   eager, you can  preview here   what to expect after you apply, and   we’ll   be in touch soon!       #LI-REMOTE   Position Type: Regular TNTP is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. TNTP does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment  on the basis of  race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of TNTP, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.    Applicants for employment with TNTP must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U. S.