General Manager
Cognitir LLC
Founded in 2015, Cognitir is a leading global ed-tech company that equips business and finance professionals with the next-gen tech skills they need to succeed in a technology-driven world. Via live, virtual, and self-paced courses on our proprietary learning management software, we train today’s business leaders in areas including machine learning, data science, and databases. Cognitir’s current clients include global CFA societies, top-10 US MBA programs, and Fortune 500 corporations.
We are looking for a General Manager to help us grow the business, execute the company’s strategy, and formulate new strategies given customer feedback and product data.
This individual will have P&L responsibility and the ability to directly shape the company’s strategy. The role offers a direct pathway to a CXO role within the company after sustained performance and will report directly to the company’s founders while having autonomous decision-making authority.
Responsibilities:
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Grow the online system and live businesses through strategic partnerships, enterprise licenses, and direct consumer sales
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Interface with customers and partners to understand user needs and translate those needs to new features and products for the company
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Create and source third party content for the self-paced online system
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Identify and validate new markets for Cognitir’s current products
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Recruit and continue building out the team
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Lead fundraising efforts
Requirements:
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Strongly preferred: Proven business acumen either through education (e.g. MBA degree) or industry experience
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Strongly preferred: Experience working in a fast-growing startup in strategy, business operations, business development, or growth marketing roles
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Preferred: Prior experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or product management
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Preferred: Undergraduate degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or finance (not a strict requirement)
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Bonus points: Individuals who previously founded companies
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Note: This is not a “join for a year or two and leave” role. We are looking for someone to join the team and grow into a CXO role within the company
Desired Traits:
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Passion for and knowledge of the corporate training / eLearning industries
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Basic knowledge of SaaS subscription models
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Exceptional problem-solving skills
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Exceptional time management and prioritization skills
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Demonstrated ability to learn complex concepts quickly
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Demonstrated comfort with complex data analysis and strong quantitative skills
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Self-starter and highly motivated – this role will require significant hustle
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral). Ideally, you are a “connector” with a large network across a variety of industries
Cognitir OFFERS…
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Competitive compensation with opportunities for significant salary growth as the company grows
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Significant equity
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Free bootcamps
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Paid time off
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Paid holidays
Start Date:
The person will join Cognitir in the first half of April on a part-time basis through the end of her/his MBA program (if applicable). This will allow the person to learn about Cognitir and its products before joining the company full-time.
In mid/late May, after graduating from business school, she/he will join Cognitir full-time.
Application Requirements:
Updated resume and one paragraph highlighting past professional and academic experiences that show why you would succeed in this position.
Please Send Materials To:
Neal Kumar: careers@cognitir.com
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