Carnegie Learning · 6 hours ago
Senior Project Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expCarnegie Learning is redefining what’s possible when research, technology, and classroom practice come together. As Senior Project Manager, Research, you will lead project planning and coordination for large, grant-funded initiatives, ensuring commitments are delivered on time and with excellence while collaborating with various internal teams and external partners.
E-LearningEducationPublishing
Responsibilities
Translate research grant scopes into clear, actionable project plans with defined milestones, deliverables, and success metrics
Lead day-to-day execution for multiple concurrent research initiatives, ensuring alignment with both funder expectations and internal priorities
Coordinate across research, product, and engineering teams to manage dependencies, timelines, and communication
Track progress using tools like Jira, Asana, and shared dashboards to maintain visibility and accountability
Anticipate risks, resolve blockers, and escalate challenges to leadership in a proactive manner
Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to align technical development with research goals and grant requirements
Support proposal development, documentation, and reporting for current and future grant opportunities
Develop and maintain systems for tracking deliverables, timelines, and reporting requirements to ensure accurate and timely progress
Establish communication and decision-making cadences that promote transparency and shared ownership
Monitor project budgets, staffing allocations, and contract timelines in collaboration with finance and legal partners to ensure timely execution
Uphold scope integrity and focus across initiatives, helping teams balance innovation with operational discipline
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in research, product development, or software environments
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, grant-funded research, or applied learning science projects
Demonstrated success in translating vision and strategy into structured project plans and measurable results
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project)
Skilled in relationship management, facilitation, and consensus building across distributed teams
Comfortable working in a matrixed environment with both internal and external partners
Detail-oriented, proactive, and calm under pressure, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Education, or related discipline); advanced degree a plus
Preferred
Background or interest in education research, learning science, or EdTech innovation
Benefits
An inclusive range of Health Insurance options
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to you
Flexible work arrangements with our Work From Anywhere Policy
Your Time, Your Way - paid time off that you can use as you see fit to recharge and nurture your personal life
Paid Parental Leave
Reduced working hours on full pay for soon-to-be and new parents
Free access to CL products for employees and their children
Quarterly Wellness Incentives
Monthly employee activities + recognition program
9 Employee Resource Groups
Company
Carnegie Learning
Carnegie Learning is a publisher of innovative, research-based math curricula for middle school, high school, and post-secondary.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$23.9MKey Investors
AccelerateU.S. Department of EducationCIP Capital
2025-08-27Grant
2023-12-11Grant· $7.9M
2021-10-28Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Barry Malkin
CEO
Jim Machajewski
Sr. Vice President, UX & Design
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