United States Hybrid Employment

Instructure is hiring a Vice President, Strategic Affairs

Responsibilities

  • Direct the development and execution of government affairs strategies in the United States and global regions including North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific.
  • Establish and sustain high-level relationships with government officials, education decision-makers, and regulatory agencies worldwide.
  • Influence policy landscapes in educational technology, certification systems, accreditation standards, and workforce development frameworks.
  • Monitor and proactively address legislative and regulatory changes affecting organizational operations and market access.
  • Enhance success rates in large-scale, multi-stakeholder procurement processes and key enterprise engagements.
  • Develop favorable funding mechanisms and policy frameworks to support customer acquisition and market expansion.
  • Provide senior-level advocacy and political cover for critical business initiatives.
  • Shorten timelines from contract award to execution and implementation in major deals.
  • Collaborate with business divisions serving K-12, higher education, international markets, and credentialing platforms to strengthen strategic outcomes.
  • Manage and grow a global team within the Strategic Growth unit to meet evolving business demands.
  • Play a central role in sales pipeline and forecasting discussions, offering insights on influence, risk reduction, and deal acceleration.
  • Work across departments including Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Product to ensure cohesive strategy and execution.
  • Produce strategic resources and thought leadership materials to improve frontline team performance.
  • Discover and activate new international markets and revenue opportunities.
  • Strengthen the organization’s reputation as a purpose-driven, trusted leader in education innovation.
  • Oversee global strategy efforts, including programs funded by grants, partnerships with diplomatic missions, and cross-border collaborations.

Compensation

Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in the ownership program to ensure shared success.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Other

  • All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process.
  • Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.
  • Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.
  • Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
  • Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
  • Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth
  • The technology and tools you need to do your best work
  • Motivosity employee recognition program
  • Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.
  • Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
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Instructure
Instructure creates intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. The company builds solutions like Canvas LMS and the wider Instructure Learning Platform.
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Job Details
Department Sales & Marketing
Category other
Posted a month ago