Principal

What this level means

Top individual contributor; recognized authority with strategic impact, equivalent to a low executive level

Scope

Organization-wide architecture and the hardest problems

Autonomy

Defines direction; minimal oversight

Complexity

Strategic, open-ended problems shaping the technical future

Impact

Organization-wide

Decision rights

Sets technical strategy for a major area

Leadership

Recognized authority; multiplies many teams

Typical experience

12–18 yrs

What you'd do

• Lead innovation in learning technology
• Consult on digital transformation
• Drive strategic vision
• Collaborate with global leaders
• Ensure cutting-edge practices
• Mentor executive teams
• Promote global best practices
• Lead organizational transformation
• Lead innovation
• Consult on transformation
• Mentor executive teams

Skills, knowledge & tools

• Visionary leadership
• High-level negotiation
• Global collaboration
• Executive mentorship
• Strategic vision
• Innovation leadership
• Organizational transformation
• Best practice promotion
• Visionary leadership
• Global collaboration
• Executive mentorship
• Strategic vision
• Innovation leadership
• Organizational transformation
• Best practices
• High-level negotiation
• Visionary attitude
• Driving consensus
• High-level negotiation
• Global collaboration
• Executive mentorship
• Strategic Vision
• Innovation Leadership
• Organizational transformation

What good looks like

• 15+ years of experience
• Visionary leadership
• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
• Strong global collaboration skills
• Excellent negotiation skills

Common titles

Where it sits & what it pays

O*NET / SOC: 25-0000 — Educational Instruction & Library Occupations(inferred · under review)

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