Chief Strategy and Product Officer

Economic Mobility Center Dallas, Texas (Hybrid, with regional and national engagement)

About the Economic Mobility Center

The Economic Mobility Center (EMC) is a mission-driven non-profit that was formed by the Commit Partnership and Dallas College that is committed to transforming regional systems to ensure more young people — particularly those historically underserved — navigate successful journeys from middle school through post-secondary education into sustainable-wage careers. EMC is the umbrella non-profit where both the Dallas County Promise and Economic Mobility Systems (EMS) operate. We serve as a workforce intermediary inside Dallas County, aligning K-12, higher education, employers, and community partners to close equity gaps and accelerate economic mobility while running the Dallas County Promise. Outside Dallas County we serve to support other intermediaries and partners in developing and executing their regional talent systems that support student success.

Position Summary

The Chief Strategy and Product Officer (CSPO) will serve as a key executive leader, reporting to the CEO, responsible for driving the Center’s overall product vision, technology roadmap, data strategy, and analytics initiatives. This role is pivotal in positioning the Economic Mobility Center as a premier regional workforce intermediary, developing tools and strategies that enable Dallas and other communities to own the full student journey from middle school to meaningful employment.

As a critical partner to the CEO and Board—and in close collaboration with the COO and Chief Program Officer—the CSPO will lead the integration of technology and data into the Center’s strategic initiatives, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of students, families, educators, and workforce partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and execution of the Center’s product, technology, data, and analytics agenda, aligned to our mission of improving student-to-career outcomes.
• Oversee cross-functional teams encompassing product management, technology development, analytics, and data systems.
• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy, partnerships, and funding growth.

Product & Technology Leadership

Regional Data Strategy & Hub Leadership

Analytics & Insight Generation

External Partnerships & Systems Engagement

Ideal Candidate Profile

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to help redefine how communities support young people from middle school all the way into meaningful, sustaining careers. As Chief Strategy and Product Officer,

you’ll shape the future of regional data and technology infrastructure, ensuring more students have the guidance and support they need to succeed.

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