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Acceleration Academies · 10 hours ago

Project Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Acceleration Academies is dedicated to transforming the lives of students through personalized and innovative educational practices. The Project Manager will lead complex, cross-functional initiatives to support the organization's growth and operational excellence, ensuring projects are executed on time and aligned with the academy's mission.

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Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of medium to large-scale initiatives across the organization

Define project scope, owners, objectives, timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, and success metrics

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational priorities

Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to keep work on track

Support charter school openings and new academy launches by coordinating operational readiness across staffing, systems, compliance, facilities, and enrollment

Lead project coordination for academy expansions, program launches, and other growth initiatives

Support mergers and acquisitions and integration efforts, including operational alignment, process standardization, and transition planning

Execute special projects tied to organizational transformation, innovation, or operational improvement

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and scalability

Lead process mapping, root cause analysis, and data-informed improvement efforts

Develop scalable solutions, playbooks, and standard operating procedures

Measure and report project impact using defined performance metrics

Partner with leaders and teams to align priorities, expectations, and execution plans

Lead project planning and execution meetings, driving clear ownership of deliverables, tracking progress, and keeping leaders informed of status, risks, and dependencies

Facilitate clear and consistent communication across stakeholders

Support change management efforts to ensure adoption and sustainability

Influence without authority and effectively navigate competing priorities

Maintain project documentation, timelines, and status reporting

Provide regular updates to leadership highlighting progress, risks, and outcomes

Ensure adherence to project management standards and best practices

Qualification

Analytical SkillsProject ManagementCross-functional LeadershipLean Six SigmaPMP CertificationAgile MethodologyCommunication SkillsProblem-solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsFacilitation Skills

Required

Five to seven or more years of experience leading complex, cross-functional project initiatives

Proven success managing multi-stakeholder efforts from planning through execution

Experience operating in regulated, operationally complex, or mission-driven environments

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Preferred

Experience supporting charter schools, public education systems, or education service organizations

Experience with new site openings, program launches, or organizational integrations

Lean Six Sigma, PMP, PgMP, or other project management or continuous improvement certifications preferred but not required

Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models

Experience with software to drive project planning (Gantt charts, etc)

Experience working closely with senior leadership teams

Ability to work regular business hours aligned with Central or Eastern Time zones

Benefits

401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match to help secure your future.

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Company Paid Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance options are available to protect you and your loved ones.

Encouraging a healthy work-life balance through adaptable FTO.

Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources.

Rewarding you for helping us build a talented team.

Certification reimbursement programs to invest in your growth.

Celebrating milestones and achievements with performance-based bonuses.