Senior Managing Director of School Services Growth Strategy & New Markets
- Denver, CO
- $175,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the identification, evaluation, and pursuit of new market opportunities across the for School Services.
- Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with Intercare's mission, vision, and multi-year business objectives.
- Partner with the CEO and executive leadership on market prioritization, financial modeling, and growth scenario planning.
- Cultivate long-term relationships with district leaders, educational agencies, and strategic partners.
- Act as the primary liaison for high-impact partnerships with new and existing school districts.
- Lead contract negotiations, scope development, and multi-stakeholder alignment for new district agreements.
- Ensure Intercare's clinical and operational models are adapted appropriately for local district needs, maintaining compliance and service excellence.
- Analyze regional and national education and special services trends to identify growth risks and opportunities.
- Influence product development, marketing strategy, and service design to meet emerging district and student needs.
- Monitor competitive landscape and emerging policy shifts, adjusting strategy accordingly.
- Serve as a key member of the senior operating team, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure alignment across growth, clinical, operational, and administrative initiatives.
- Mentor and lead a growth-focused team to support market penetration, district satisfaction, and program quality.
- Contribute to organizational strategy beyond School Services as Intercare scales nationally.
- Proven experience (8+ years) in strategic leadership roles within education services, behavioral health, or K-12 vendor partnerships.
- Strong knowledge of school district operations, contracting, and stakeholder engagement.
- Deep understanding of special education services, including behavioral intervention models such as ABA (preferred).
- Demonstrated success in new market entry, business development, or partnership expansion roles.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Mission-driven with a passion for improving outcomes for students with autism and developmental needs.
- Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams across geographic regions.
- Collaborative, growth-oriented, and energized by dynamic environments.
- Master's degree or higher in Business, Education, Healthcare Administration, or related field (preferred). Strategic thinker with strong financial and operational acumen.
- Ability to travel frequently across the United States and work in a hybrid remote/in-field environment.