Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy – Development

Risepoint

Senior Manager leading corporate strategy and development initiatives at Risepoint, an education technology company. Collaborating on growth strategies and facilitating cross-functional projects for 125+ universities.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex cross-functional strategic initiatives, developing executive-level presentations, and conducting financial analyses to support business growth and operational decisions. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment in corporate development activities, including mergers and acquisitions.

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Strategic Initiative LeadershipFinancial AnalysisExecutive-Level Presentation DevelopmentCross-Functional Project ManagementStakeholder Influence

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Hard Skills

Quantitative AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentMarket Trend AnalysisPerformance Metrics EstablishmentOperational Decision Support

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationProblem-SolvingCross-Functional Alignment

Certifications & Qualifications

MBAMaster's Degree in Business

Industry Keywords

Corporate DevelopmentMergers and AcquisitionsDue DiligenceIntegration PlanningEdtechHigher Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex cross-functional strategic initiatives that support company priorities, including growth strategies, operating model improvements, business diagnostics, and evaluation of new business opportunities.
Partner with functional leaders to translate business priorities into actionable plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
Analyze market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and adjacent markets to identify risks, emerging growth opportunities, and strategic recommendations.
Develop business cases, financial analyses, and executive-level recommendations to support investment, growth, and operational decisions.
Establish and monitor performance metrics for strategic initiatives, evaluate progress against objectives, and recommend corrective actions when needed.
Facilitate corporate development and partnership activities by coordinating diligence efforts, managing cross-functional workstreams, supporting executive decision-making, tracking key milestones, and contributing to integration planning and execution.
Facilitate cross-functional alignment by coordinating stakeholders, communicating project progress, and resolving issues that impact delivery.
Develop executive-ready presentations, analyses, and communications that enable informed decision-making and drive organizational alignment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional experience leading analytical, strategic, or business-critical initiatives in a corporate, consulting, finance, or operational environment.
Experience supporting corporate development activities, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, due diligence, or integration planning.
Experience leading complex cross-functional projects from problem definition through implementation.
Strong quantitative, financial, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Experience developing executive-level presentations, business cases, and recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority.
1–3 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or a corporate strategy function (great to have).
Experience in workforce education, edtech, higher education, or another regulated industry (great to have).
MBA or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field (great to have).

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