Vp, Employer Marketplace

• Own end-to-end employer acquisition, activation, retention, and lifecycle management across all Riipen programs and products
• Build and execute scalable strategies to grow and retain Riipen’s employer network while ensuring project quality and alignment with learner outcomes
• Developing strategies to grow Riipen's employer and industry relationships across high value sectors, regions and segments to support Riipen's growth and expansion goals
• Oversee employer matching and engagement, optimizing conversion rates from project posting to student completion
• Lead and mentor a high-performing growth and engagement team focused on data-driven decision-making, experimentation, and performance marketing
• Emphasize early identification of issues and alignment of corrective actions to maintain company-wide cohesion and progress
• Own and elevate the end-to-end employer experience across the platform
• Collaborate closely with Product and Data teams to improve employer experience through automation, AI, and predictive insights
• Partner with the VP, Revenue to align acquisition strategies with pipeline goals and revenue targets
• Partner with the VP, Ecosystem to ensure messaging consistency and shared impact storytelling and approach across programs and audiences
• Partner with the VP, Operations and Delivery function leaders to streamline delivery, program operations, and scalability across geographies
• Develop playbooks, KPIs, and best practices for marketplace growth and employer success
• Champion cross-functional alignment and ensure consistent feedback loops between employer data, sales performance, and program operations

• 10+ years of experience in marketplace management, supply & demand and marketplace optimization
• ideally in a talent focused marketplace
• proven success leading both acquisition and retention strategies for two-sided marketplaces
• experience in leading acquisition in hard to reach markets
• highly data-driven and experienced in leveraging AI or automation to improve marketplace outcomes
• strong grasp of product marketing, growth experimentation, and employer lifecycle optimization
• excel in cross-functional leadership and thrive in environments requiring deep collaboration across revenue, ecosystem, customer success, and operations teams

Experience in EdTech, Workforce Development, or SaaS industries

• Remote/travel working opportunities (when appropriate)
• 4-weeks of annual vacation
• Extended Health and Dental benefits from your first day
• Flexible health spending account
• Work from home stipend