Director of Engineering Marketing Content

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What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for a hands’ on, results-driven engineering leader with experience in Marketing Technology running teams of 2 to 7 engineers in an agile and matrixed environment. You are passionate about MarTech, have experience with WordPress, and are known for making great software, striking the appropriate balance between individual technical contribution and achieving results via your team. You are comfortable collaborating and building relationships with Marketing, Product Management, and external vendors and providing guidance in creating a technology strategy that balances value, cost, and sustainability.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
You have experience in, and passion for, building and running effective teams that deliver and thrive.
Lead application and system level technical design
Use metrics to drive software development decisions
Learn and guide in best practices for WordPress
You are a competent engineer, able to:
Make direct technical contributions (writing, debugging, reviewing, refactoring and deploying code)
Provide technical guidance and feedback to your team members
Lead technical design of applications and participate in larger system design efforts
Advocate for end user needs in software you are building
You are a competent manager, able to own and direct your team in:
Planning and execution of short and medium term projects
Hiring, engaging, developing and advocating for members of your team. Occasionally assisting with hiring on adjacent teams
Coaching and supporting collaboration across an international, distributed team
Assessing, reporting, and improving systems and processes in your charge
Collaborating effectively with Product team (product managers, business analysts, and UX designers) to define and refine requirements
You have experience in (or clear potential for understanding) higher education ecosystem, 2U’s 3 year strategy and major goals, and can align and execute your team’s deliverables accordingly
Things That Should Be In Your Background:
5 years of relevant experience in software development and team leadership
Experience with Marketing Content Management Systems
Creation of well-structured WP themes and plug-ins
About 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)
2U is comprised of 3 lines of business: Graduate Degree Programs, Short Course, and Boot Camps. Going beyond traditional learning management systems, we use tech, people, and data to help top universities and enterprise organizations transform in the digital era—and eliminate the back row in higher ed. We support lifelong learning which means thinking beyond a single degree. It means finding ways for students to gain the skills they need to change careers, evolve their expertise, and meet the challenges of the changing world head-on. We help our partners fill those needs—developing new digital education technologies and offerings capable of supporting students at different points in their lives. Whether they need a simple refresher, to learn something new, or to change their career trajectories completely, our partners are there to help them succeed. Together with our partners, 2U has positively transformed the lives of more than 275,000 students and lifelong learners.
2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At 2U, we are committed to creating and sustaining a culture that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities of our employees. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by the ways in which we are different, as well as the ways in which we are the same.
Benefits & Culture
Working at 2U means working with individuals that are passionate and mission driven. We collaborate on tough problems to deliver the best outcomes for our partners, students, and each other. You will find team members working together in our open office spaces, gathered in the kitchen grabbing a snack, or taking a break in our game rooms.
2U offers a comprehensive benefits package:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance, disability and 401(k)
Unlimited snacks and drinks
Generous paid leave policies including unlimited PTO
Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break
In Colorado, the anticipated base salary for this role is $143,000.00 with potential bonus and equity eligibility. Note: The final compensation for this position may consider factors including the geographic location where the work is performed (candidate’s assigned office) and prior work experience of the candidate.
To learn more, visit 2U.com. #NoBackRow
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U’s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits and pay.

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