PowerSchool Group LLC

Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, lead PX initiatives including succession planning, leadership development, compliance, and organizational change across complex business units. | 8+ years relevant experience, bachelor's degree or equivalent, experience in complex matrixed organizations, leadership development, succession planning, change management, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. | Overview At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you're joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere. Team Overview Our People Experience (PX) team leads PowerSchool's human-resources function, equipping and encouraging PowerSchoolers to reach their potential while driving business results. The PX team manages the organization's global workforce infrastructure; supports the overall employee experience; and attracts, develops, and retains talent. Responsibilities Description PX Business Partners help align the organization's people strategy with our overall business strategy. As a strategic advisor and trusted partner to senior leaders, the Senior PX Business Partner plays a critical role in driving the execution of PX strategies across complex business units. This role leads succession planning, leadership development, and organizational change initiatives, while ensuring compliance and fostering a high-performance, values-driven culture. The Senior PX Business Partner leverages their specialized knowledge to support in creating policies and programs in line with our goals and objectives. Your day-to-day job will consist of the following key responsibilities: • Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, aligning PX strategies with business goals. • Lead execution of PX initiatives across complex and dynamic business units. • Drive succession planning and leadership development programs. • Manage complex employee relations and ensure compliance with employment laws and policies. • Support organizational change efforts and conduct assessments to improve effectiveness. • Analyze workforce trends and develop data-informed PX solutions. • Champion performance management and talent development processes. • Deliver HR training and coaching across global regions. • Partner with global PX teams to implement coordinated talent management initiatives. • Own and execute specific PX projects or initiatives as directed by the PX Manager. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications • Minimum of 8+ years of relevant and related work experience. • Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or equivalent years of relevant work experience. • Additional experience may be substitute for an advanced Degree. • Experience supporting complex, matrixed organizations across multiple geographies. • Proven track record in leadership development, succession planning, and change management. Preferred Qualifications • Strong business acumen and ability to align PX strategies with organizational goals. • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with executive-level presence. • Advanced problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities. • Proficiency in HRIS systems and data analytics tools. • Deep understanding of employment law and compliance across multiple regions. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment. • Coaching certification or experience is a plus. Compensation & Benefits Compensation & Benefits PowerSchool offers the following benefits: • Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D) • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts • Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability • Comprehensive 401(k) plan • Generous Parental Leave • Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO) • Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $105,900 - $136,900 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; specific geographic location; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters. EEO Commitment EEO Commitment PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accommodations@powerschool.com. #LI-REMOTE #LI-SM1

Lead complex K-12 education research projects from design through delivery, manage budgets and compliance, engage stakeholders, communicate findings, shape research strategy, and mentor research teams. | PhD or equivalent experience with 5+ years leading K-12 education research projects, advanced quantitative skills, familiarity with data science, strong communication, and leadership abilities. | Overview At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you're joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere. Team Overview Our Product team leads the direction, coordination, output, quality, and enhancements to PowerSchool's product portfolio. This dynamic, multi-functional team ensures the effective rollout of new products across the platform, packages and positions products to appeal to consumers, and helps set the future direction and pace of innovation in our organization. Responsibilities Description The Director Research or Principal Researcher will lead the design and execution of complex research projects and initiatives. In that role, they will conduct focus on these key areas: • * Project Leadership & Research Design: Lead the design and execution of complex research projects on K-12 education topics, from initial concept and research questions through final deliverables. In partnership with the team, develop detailed project work plans, theoretical frameworks, and methodological approaches that align with organizational goals. Ensure rigorous study design, including appropriate sampling, checks for data quality, bias, and limitations. Make high-stakes decisions on project direction and adjust strategies as needed to achieve research objectives. Work with Project Manager to identify project staffing, task delegation, timeline management, and multi-project coordination. • Compliance & Budget Management: Manage project budgets, vendor relationships, and purchasing functions and related contractual agreements. Work with Project Manager to monitor and regularly report on project resources and operations, including hours, revenue, deliverables, and contracts. Ensure compliance with PowerSchool's financial and operations policies, funding agencies, sponsors, ethical and legal standards, and data privacy. • Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and manage strong relationships with clients, partners, and K-12 education stakeholders (such as school district officials, state education agencies, and educators) tounderstand client needs, ensure client satisfaction, and develop business pipeline. • Communications & Reporting: Lead and oversee the team's communication of complex analyses into clear findings and recommendations through meetings, presentations, high-quality research reports, white papers, and executive summaries that inform decision-makers. Ensure that all effectively communicate the methodology, results, and implications of the research. Champion the publication of findings where appropriate (e.g., industry reports or academic journals) and the sharing of insightsinternally and with the wider education and research community. • Strategic Leadership & Growth: Play a key role in shaping the long-term research strategy and identifying new opportunities. Evaluate emerging K-12 education trends and policy issues to propose research initiatives that will position the organization as a thought leader. Contribute to business development by supporting grant proposals, RFP responses, and other funding opportunities. Work closely with senior leadership to align research projects with product development and organizational goals. Act as an internal advocate for research, building data-driven communities and knowledge sharing. • Team Management & Mentorship: Mentor multidisciplinary team of researchers/data scientists and other staff by providing feedback on project content, methodological decisions, analysis techniques, and code. Work cross-functionally with project contributors from different PowerSchool teams-including developers, data engineers, designers, copyeditors, etc.-to execute projects. Qualifications Qualifications • Bachelo'rs degree or a post graduate degree or years of relevant experience. • Extensive experience in designing and conducting research studies and/or consultancy projects from start to finish using rigorous quantitative research methods. • 5 years of progressive experience executing and leading research or consultancy projects in the K-12 education domain • Deep knowledge of and demonstrated experience with K-12 education topics and data. Specialization in K-12 school finance and/or administrative- or systems-level areas (e.g., school-, district-, state-, or federal-level level policies or student performance) preferred. • A passion for using data and data analysis/science methods to address social science questions, especially with an eye towards improve the K-12 education landscape for students and educators • Experience in grant and RFP writing a plus • Experience building or implementing educational products a plus • Experience working in a school or education agency, especially in a leadership position, a plus Skills and Abilities • PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Education, Education Policy, Education Leadership, Sociology, Computational Social Science, Statistics, Data Science) (or equivalent combination of advanced degree and experience) strongly preferred. • Advanced knowledge of statistical methodologies (e.g., linear and logistic regression, hierarchical linear modeling, time-series analysis, etc.), experimental or quasi-experimental designs (e.g., regression discontinuity, difference-in-differences, etc.) and when to apply them • Familiarity with data science concepts and machine learning techniques (supervised learning, unsupervised learning, optimization, natural language processing) strongly preferred • Strong attention to detail, ability to independently problem-solve, a self-starter attitude, a high-quality results-oriented mindset, and a desire to continue to learn and develop quantitative/technical skills • Fluency in statistical software and/or programming languages, such as R (preferred), Python (preferred), SQL, or Stata. If not already familiar, a desire and ability to learn R or Python is strongly preferred. • Proficiency with version control software (GitHub preferred) and best practices • Proficiency with project/task management software (Jira a plus) • Translate technical and academic information quickly and accurately to diverse audiences • Keep current with education research outputs and methodological techniques in academia and industry Compensation & Benefits Compensation & Benefits PowerSchool offers the following benefits: • Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D) • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts • Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability • Comprehensive 401(k) plan • Generous Parental Leave • Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO) • Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $142,700 - $192,500 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; specific geographic location; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters. EEO Commitment EEO Commitment PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accommodations@powerschool.com.