Senior Director - Knowledge Management

Detroit Public Schools Community District - Detroit, MI

Hiring: Senior Director - Knowledge Management Company: Detroit Public Schools Community District Location: Detroit, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:35:28 Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Azure, Information Architecture, Product Management, Security Clearance, User Experience, WCAG About the job Required Skills: •Senior Director - Knowledge Management •Fisher Building, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202 •Team Leadership & Organizational Development •Lead, develop, and manage the Knowledge Management team, set annual goals aligned to divisional strategic priorities, and manage the team budget against them. •Manage performance for direct and indirect reports through coaching, feedback, and professional development, and cultivate a culture where staff hold genuine ownership of their areas, exercise independent judgment, and share responsibility for outcomes. •Own the product roadmap for The Hub and the Student Hub, deciding what the team builds and in what order, and delivering role-based views that show teachers data on their own students and students their own within the District's data security rules. •Serve as product owner for the Parent Hub, defining requirements and sequencing delivery with Data Services and Technology so families can reach their child's data alongside school and District news. •Build and facilitate a network of department and school content owners, in partnership with Technology Training and Development and Marketing and Communications, so each team can manage its own space effectively. Qualifications: •Must possess and provide evidence of a Bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited institution. Degree in information management systems, computer science, business management, public administration, or a closely related field, preferred. Master's degree preferred. •At least five (5) years of experience leading enterprise knowledge management, intranet, or digital product initiatives, with responsibility for the roadmap and the outcome rather than delivery alone. •At least three (3) years of experience leading teams and building positive team culture, including delegating ownership of significant work to staff and holding them accountable for it. •Extensive experience with Microsoft 365 for enterprise collaboration, including SharePoint Online communication sites, hub sites, and site governance, along with Power Platform tools such as Power Automate. •Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills. •Knowledge and understanding of accessibility and disabilities, and the ability to design and develop against WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Compensation: •$99,486 - $134,599 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!