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Director of Educational Technology & Platform Development - Volunteer Leadership Role
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Director of Educational Technology & Platform Development
(EdTech & Platform Division Head)
The Donovan’s Venom
Remote | Executive Leadership | Volunteer
We’re Building — And It Needs a Platform
The Donovan’s Venom is evolving.
Programs.
Products.
Media.
All of it needs a place to live, connect, and scale.
We are building a learning platform that will serve as the central hub of our entire ecosystem — and we need someone to lead it.
We are seeking a Director of Educational Technology & Platform Development to define, build, and scale the Donovan Learning Platform.
Because without the platform — nothing connects.
And when everything connects — everything grows.
The Role
This is the leader responsible for building and owning our EdTech platform and supporting technology infrastructure.
From vision → product → engineering → experience → scale — you own it.
You are not just managing development.
You are building a SaaS-based learning platform that powers the organization.
This role operates at the intersection of technology, product, and education, ensuring our platform delivers a seamless, scalable learning experience.
What You’ll Own
Platform Strategy & Product Vision
- Define and execute the vision for the Donovan Learning Platform
- Build and manage the product roadmap
- Align platform with:
- Educational goals
- User needs (students, educators, partners)
- Organizational strategy
Platform Development & Engineering
- Lead development of:
- Website and platform interface
- Learning functionality
- Interactive features and integrations
- Establish development workflows (Agile, sprints)
- Ensure delivery, quality, and performance
User Experience & Product Design
- Ensure intuitive, seamless user experience
- Oversee UX/UI design across the platform
- Improve user journeys through feedback and data
Learning Systems & Content Integration
- Enable platform delivery of:
- Interactive media (games)
- Animation and video
- Curriculum and educational products
- Build a connected learning ecosystem
Data, Analytics & Impact
- Build systems for:
- User engagement tracking
- Learning progress
- Platform analytics
- Use data to drive product decisions and improvements
Infrastructure & Architecture
- Oversee system architecture and platform design
- Ensure:
- Scalability
- Reliability
- Performance
- Support cloud infrastructure and backend systems
Security & Risk Management
- Ensure data protection and system security
- Identify and mitigate technical risks
- Maintain compliance with relevant standards
Innovation & AI Integration
- Identify opportunities for:
- AI-driven learning tools
- Personalization and automation
- Drive innovation in platform capabilities
Monetization & Sustainability
- Support development of:
- Subscription models
- Licensing frameworks
- Align platform with long-term sustainability
Cross-Division Integration
- Integrate platform across:
- Interactive Media
- Animation & Media
- Educational Products
- Ensure platform is the central hub of the ecosystem
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead engineers, designers, and product contributors
- Define workflows and expectations
- Build a culture of innovation and accountability
Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Track:
- Platform performance
- User engagement
- Feature adoption
- Continuously improve product and experience
Who This Is For
This role is for someone who:
- Thinks in platforms, systems, and scale
- Can move between product, engineering, and strategy
- Understands how to build SaaS products from the ground up
- Can lead technical teams while driving vision
- Sees technology as the foundation of growth
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years in software development, platform, or technology leadership
- Experience with end-to-end product/platform development
- Strong understanding of:
- System architecture
- Software development lifecycles
- UX/UI principles
Preferred
- Experience in EdTech or SaaS platforms
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with data systems and analytics
- Experience in remote teams
Commitment
- 15–25+ hours per week
- Executive-level engagement
- Fully remote
What You’ll Gain
- Ownership of a full EdTech platform
- Opportunity to build scalable technology systems
- Cross-functional leadership experience
- Direct impact on learning, access, and innovation
Application Requirements (Read Carefully)
We are actively building — and scaling.
To ensure alignment:
- You must be able to start within 14 days
- You must complete the full application
- You must be ready to lead and execute immediately
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Thank you for your interest in joining The Donovan’s Venom.
To be considered for this role, please ensure your application includes:
- A current resume
- Responses to all application questions (thoughtful and complete)
- A brief overview of your strategic experience and areas of impact
We encourage applicants to be intentional and specific in their responses, as this role requires a high level of strategic thinking and active contribution.
Important Considerations:
- This is a volunteer executive leadership role requiring consistent engagement
- Applicants must be able to begin within 14 days
- Incomplete or low-effort applications will not be considered
We are seeking individuals who are ready to contribute, build, and lead in real time.
