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MGT · 1 day ago

Project Manager – Academic Transformation

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies across the United States. The Program Manager - Academic Transformation supports the successful execution of complex education transformation initiatives by managing day-to-day program operations, coordinating workstreams, and ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day execution of Academic Transformation programs, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and timelines are met

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and trackers across multiple workstreams

Monitor progress, dependencies, and risks; proactively flag issues and support timely resolution

Coordinate internal MGT teams, client stakeholders, and external partners to ensure alignment and consistency

Translating high-level strategy into actionable plans

Supporting goal-setting and success metrics

Connecting daily work to broader academic outcomes

Serve as a primary point of contact for program logistics, coordination, and status updates

Support preparation and facilitation of client meetings, working sessions, and executive briefings

Develop and maintain clear communication materials, agendas, notes, and follow-ups to ensure shared understanding and accountability

Day-to-day client relationship management (as appropriate)

Increasing ownership of client-facing communication

Supporting Directors by representing the program in client interactions

Track program performance using dashboards, reports, and data tools to ensure transparency and accountability

Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and align with agreed-upon scope and objectives

Support data analysis and synthesis to inform decision-making and continuous improvement

Identify emerging risks, issues, and gaps related to scope, timeline, resources, or stakeholder alignment

Support development and implementation of mitigation plans in partnership with Directors and senior team members

Escalate issues appropriately while maintaining strong client relationships and program stability

Supporting tracking of hours, scope alignment, or contractual milestones

Proactively identifying risks that could impact budget or delivery commitments

Support Directors in coordinating team workloads, onboarding new team members, and maintaining program documentation

Contribute to continuous improvement of Academic Transformation tools, templates, and best practices

Foster a collaborative, organized, and solutions-oriented team culture

Supporting skill development of junior team members

Providing feedback on work products

Helping establish team norms and effective collaboration practices

Identifying process improvements

Recommending ways to improve program efficiency and effectiveness

Supporting continuous improvement across engagements

Qualification

Program ManagementStakeholder CoordinationProject ManagementData AnalysisProject Management ToolsRisk ManagementOrganizational SkillsClient Relationship ManagementCommunication SkillsTime Management