Based in the New York metro area, Pursuit is an innovative social impact organization whose mission is to create economic transformation & opportunity. Through our long-term intensive program, we train adults with the most need & potential to become software engineers & leaders in the tech industry. On average, Pursuit Fellows go from making $18,000 pre-program to $90,000+ upon starting their first job, resulting in an estimated lifetime earnings increase of over $2,000,000. Fellows are offered opportunities at over 300 best-in-class companies, including Peloton, Blackstone, Uber, & Citi.

About Pursuit:

Pursuit invests in our Fellows by providing them with a range of services: coding & professional skills training, a sourced job opportunity with company partners, career support, mentorship, & access to a network of tech companies & industry professionals. Our intensive two-step, four-year Fellowship focuses on building meaningful careers. It combines one year of training through Pursuit Core, with three years of on-the-job support through Pursuit Commit. In addition to preparing our Fellows for their first job, we work directly with employers to ensure they go from entry-level to mid-level & beyond.

We are One Big Team

The passionate & collaborative team at Pursuit gives its all to achieve our mission. And it's not just staff. We work with employer partners that love hiring our Fellows because they are so well prepared, ranging from big financial firms to scrappy startups, & everything in between. We also activate & engage thousands of volunteers that come from all areas of the tech industry & beyond. At Pursuit, we are committed to breaking traditional barriers, focusing on potential rather than pedigree, & providing hands-on experience to empower participants in ways never seen before. Please be sure to review our company values, posted on our website, which will help provide further context on additional concepts that impact how we work here at Pursuit. 

General Manager, Fellowship

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer 

Position Overview: As the General Manager of Fellowship at Pursuit, you will assume a leadership role with a profound impact on individuals seeking to transform their lives through career development. You will play a pivotal role in creating systemic change by managing a program that enables Fellows to gain long-term skills & experience to achieve a family-sustaining job in tech. You will drive Pursuits culture & principles-- collaboration, growth & continuous improvement-- to impact Fellow persistence in their journey towards transformation. You'll support integration of training with industry professionals & employer partners, staying ahead of industry trends, & ensuring that our training programs are tailored to meet the evolving demands of the job market. Your financial acumen & P&L ownership will ensure the responsible management of resources & alignment with the organization's financial goals. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, relationship-building, operational expertise, & P&L ownership. Those best suited are gritty, agile & rigorous. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Build a High-Performance Organization: Build & cultivate a high-performance team that thrives on delivering results. Your leadership will set the tone for excellence in the Fellowship.
• Strategic Training Leadership: Develop & execute a strategic vision for training programs that align with Pursuit's mission & goals. Drive innovation in curriculum development, delivery methods, & program outcomes.
• Program Development: Manage the creation & enhancement of Fellow curricula that meet the needs of both job seekers & the demands of the job market. Ensure training programs are up-to-date, relevant, & aligned with industry trends.
• Learning Experience Design: Oversee the creation of engaging & effective learning experiences that incorporate a variety of instructional methods, including in-person, virtual, & self-paced learning.
• Team Management: Lead & inspire a team of training professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, & performance management to ensure program success & team growth.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including employer engagement, career services, & technology, to ensure seamless alignment between training & employment outcomes.
• Quality Assurance: Develop & implement quality assurance processes to ensure the excellence & effectiveness of training programs. Monitor program success through data analysis & feedback collection.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with industry partners, employers, & community organizations to stay informed about workforce needs & ensure training programs are meeting the demands of the job market.
• Evaluation & Reporting: Develop & track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact & success of training programs. Provide regular reporting to leadership on program outcomes.

High Standard of Excellence:

• Leadership Experience: Proven track record of at least 10 years of successful leadership in a fast paced, ever-evolving business, with the ability to drive program growth & innovation.
• Team Management: At least 5 years experience in a management position & exemplifies skill in leading & motivating a team of professionals while fostering collaboration & growth.
• Culture Carrier: Experience driving the right culture & experience at the company.
• Industry Insights: Very knowledgeable of workforce development trends, job market demands, & emerging skills requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent interpersonal & communication skills to engage with employers, partners, & community organizations.
• Data-Driven: Proficient in using data to inform decision-making, track program success, & identify areas for improvement.
• Innovative Mindset: Creative & forward-thinking, with a passion for enhancing training methodologies & program offerings.
• High Standards of Excellence: Goes above & beyond to drive results. Proven ability to achieve & exceed goals.
• Financial Acumen: Demonstrated financial management & budget oversight.
• Passion for Social Impact: Genuine commitment to Pursuit's mission of transforming lives through meaningful employment opportunities. Proven ability to inspire & motivate teams around a shared purpose.

Where you'll work:

• Hybrid/Long Island City, NY
• Staff will be working on site in our Long Island City Office 2 days/week.

Pursuit offers:

• Great culture where transparency, respect, teamwork, & kindness are valued
• Competitive compensation in base, plus bonus & a full benefits package
• Unlimited PTO & an all-Pursuit week-long holiday the last week of December

Compensation:

The base compensation for this role will range from $225K - $275K annually. This range is for the expectations as laid out in the job description, however we are often open to a wide variety of profiles, & recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated with you as a candidate.

Pursuit values diversity:

Our team has a wide range of backgrounds & experiences, & we value the richness that diversity brings to our organization. We welcome new perspectives & affirm that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, familial or marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuit is an equal opportunity employer.