Digital Promise · 1 week ago
Research Project Manager
Hybrid (Washington, District of Columbia, US)
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$89K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expDigital Promise is a global nonprofit dedicated to expanding opportunities for every learner. The Research Project Manager will coordinate and support research projects focused on artificial intelligence in education, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and communication.
E-LearningEdTechEducationInnovation ManagementNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide project management and logistical support for multiple large-scale research projects and proposal efforts, including maintaining timelines, and coordinating team members and partners
Maintain agendas for meetings, take notes, and follow up with others to ensure action items are completed and contributors are prepared for future meetings
Support project leads to track and manage progress towards project milestones and deliverables including preparation of required quarterly and annual reports to funders
Implement partnership collaboration practices – setting up meetings, shared virtual collaboration spaces and documentation
Coordinate, communicate with and build relationships with relevant research partners, including external researchers and participants
Build and maintain relationships with external collaborators, funders, and team members across Digital Promise through strategic use of multiple communication channels
Support project-related activities, such as communication including emails, social media, and newsletters; co-facilitate sessions with educators
Support LSR’s finance manager on process improvement & documentation, project management of finance tasks, completing org-wide requests for information, reviewing budgets/budget justifications for accuracy, and assisting with annual budget development
Track payments, contracts, and other paperwork for projects to assure participants and partners are compensated in a timely manner
Support the organization and execution of project events including in-person convenings, professional development, technical assistance, and data collection
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in project management in the context of educational or related projects
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment dealing successfully with multiple short- and long-term priorities simultaneously
Strong collaborative and problem-solving skills with the ability to address challenges proactively
Advanced organizational and time management skills, with impeccable attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple projects, establish processes, and monitor progress on multiple project strands
Demonstrable ability to communicate in written and verbal formats with a variety of roles to facilitate engagement in the research both internal to DP and with partners, participants, and funders
Creativity and flexibility, with the ability to adapt to changing project needs and work across different types of efforts such as contract management, communications, and funder relations
Working knowledge of learning sciences research processes and strong desire to learn more about complex, multi-institutional research in education
Preferred
We have a preference for candidates with the ability to work in our Redwood City CA or Washington DC office at least some of the time
Experience supporting budget processes and/or documentation preferred
Strong proficiency with a variety of technical tools and platforms, including office and cloud software (e.g., Google Docs, Excel, Slack), Salesforce, and Qualtrics
Deep commitment to expanding opportunities for all learners
Interest in redesigning learning systems for greater impact
Alignment with Digital Promise's Shared Humanity framework, which emphasizes connection as the driver of change
Proven experience collaborating across teams to share information, deliver projects on time, and achieve goals
Benefits
85% of health insurance premiums for employees
75% of health insurance premiums for dependent and family coverage
15 vacation days
12 sick days
3% 401k employer contribution
3% employer 401k match
Flexible work environment
Company
Digital Promise
Digital Promise provides support to advance technologies that can transform teaching and learning.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Digital Promise has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$15.9MKey Investors
Siegel Family EndowmentNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyNational Science Foundation
2025-12-04Grant
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2018-10-17Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Jean-Claude Brizard
President and CEO
Kathryn Petrillo-Smith
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-12-13
Government Technology US
2025-10-28
Company data provided by crunchbase