Strategic Transformation Manager Full-time Job

Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 183 million registered learners as of June 30, 2025. Coursera partners with over 350 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees.

Coursera's platform innovations enable instructors to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning experiences to their learners. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp.We're a global platform aiming to transform lives through learning by offering transformative courses, certificates, and degrees that empower learners worldwide to advance their careers through skill mastery.

We're looking for inventors, innovators, and lifelong learners eager to shape the future of education. If you're ready to build the global programs and tools that fuel the power of online learning, join Team Coursera.At Coursera, we are committed to building a globally diverse team and are thrilled to extend employment opportunities to individuals in any country where we have a legal entity. We require candidates to possess eligible working rights and have a compatible timezone overlap with their team to facilitate seamless collaboration.

Coursera has a commitment to enabling flexibility and workspace choices for employees. Our interviews and onboarding are entirely virtual, providing a smooth and efficient experience for our candidates. As an employee, we enable you to select your main way of working, whether it's from home, one of our offices or hubs, or a co-working space near you.Job Overview:We are looking for a Strategic Transformation Manager to join our team.

This role will drive the execution of Coursera's most critical, company-level strategic initiatives that span multiple quarters and functions. From day one, the Strategic Transformation Manager will have an immediate impact on our ability to execute these strategic priorities effectively and efficiently.This role reports to the VP, Chief of Staff. Success will be measured through the following:Strategic initiative completion (on time, high quality)Template/tool adoption and scalingStakeholder satisfaction (especially the Executive Team)Objectives:Drive execution excellence for 1-2 concurrent strategic transformation initiativesCreate and manage sophisticated project infrastructure for complex, cross-functional workEnable effective stakeholder coordination and communication across all levelsEnsure systematic tracking, reporting, and risk managementBuild scalable templates and tools that enable organizational execution capabilityResponsibilities:Execute strategic initiatives that meet specific selection criteria:CEO, Executive Team, and/or Board prioritiesMulti-quarter transformations spanning 3+ functionsMaterial to company metrics or business modelDesign and maintain project management infrastructure:Detailed project plans and timelinesStatus reporting and dashboardsRisk and dependency trackingMeeting management and documentationCoordinate across multiple stakeholder groups to drive project success:Drive alignment on deliverables and timelinesEnsure clear ownership and accountabilitySurface and resolve bottlenecksMaintain momentum toward objectivesBuild scalable project management capability:Template creation and refinementBest practice documentationKnowledge transfer mechanismsProcess improvement recommendationsBasic Qualifications:8+ years of project/program management experienceBachelor's degree or equivalent experienceTrack record of successfully managing company-level, complex, cross-functional initiativesExperience coordinating across senior stakeholders, including VPs+Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellence in project infrastructure creation and maintenanceOutstanding written and verbal communicationProven ability to influence without authorityPreferred Qualifications:Experience in high-growth technology companiesPMP certification or equivalentExperience with transformation or change initiativesMaster's degree in a relevant fieldCompensation: US Zone 1This role is not available in Zone 1US Zone 2$155,200 - $194,000 USDUS Zone 3$146,000 - $182,500 USDThe range(s) listed above is the expected annual base salary for this role, subject to change.Salary is just one component of Coursera's total rewards package.

All regular employees are also eligible for a bonus program and equity in the form of RSU's.A number of factors are taken into account when determining pay, which includes: job level, location, training/education, business need, skill set and internal equity.Current Zone Locations:Zone 1- San Francisco Metro, New York City Metro or Seattle MetroZone 2 - CA (outside of SF Bay Area), CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, NY/NJ (other than NYC), OR, RI, TX, VA, WA (other than Seattle)Zone 3 - all other US locationsCoursera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at accommodations@coursera.org.For California Candidates, please review our CCPA Applicant Notice here.For our Global Candidates, please review our GDPR Recruitment Notice here.