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Salary: USD 180,000 - 0 / annual
InnovaMat is a research-based mathematics education organization founded in Barcelona in 2017. The company provides schools with integrated curriculum, teacher training, assessment, and intervention programs covering Early Childhood through Secondary Education. InnovaMat operates in 9 countries, partners with 31,000+ teachers across 3,300+ schools, and reaches 720,000+ students. The company is one of the few in the sector with independently validated efficacy data and the first non-American organization to pass California State Board of Education adoption for a core math curriculum.
The Strategy Lead role sits at the intersection of strategy, commercial growth, and execution. You will work closely with the VP of Strategy & Development on strategic priorities while remaining close to the market. Key responsibilities include building meaningful relationships with district leaders, educators, and key stakeholders across Northern California; developing and executing a thoughtful approach to building Innovamat's presence in the region; identifying priority districts and communities for impact; leading partnerships from initial conversations through pilots, implementation, and long-term collaboration; supporting strategic projects and market initiatives; bringing market insights to shape growth approach, messaging, and go-to-market model; and establishing foundations for regional growth including eventual team building and expansion playbook development.
This is a ground-up building opportunity where you will develop a network across the education ecosystem, shape market approach, and eventually help build and lead the team as the region grows. You will represent Innovamat at conferences and events within the broader education ecosystem. The role requires ~50% travel and is based in San Francisco.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience in a high-performing, fast-paced environment such as consulting, investment banking, tech, startups, education, or another entrepreneurial setting
- Experience working with senior stakeholders, building partnerships, or developing new markets is a plus
- Track record of taking ownership and making things happen
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
- Strategic and structured thinking with ability to roll up sleeves and execute
- Strong ability to navigate ambiguity and build from scratch
- Curious and thoughtful, able to understand complex organizations and decision-making processes
- High ownership mindset with responsibility and follow-through
- Entrepreneurial orientation with experience launching or scaling from 0→1
- Relationship-driven with genuine enjoyment of building trust over time
- Collaborative approach to building strong relationships internally and externally
- Mission-driven with care for improving education and meaningful impact
