EdReports · 1 day ago
Director, Project Management
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$99K/yr - $135K/yr
6+ years expEdReports.org is at the forefront of the curriculum reform movement, seeking a Director of Project Management to establish and lead their Project Management function. This role involves translating organizational strategy into coordinated delivery and developing a team of Project Managers to enhance product operations.
CommunitiesConsultingEducationGovernmentPublishingSTEM Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Establish and lead the Project Management function, including defining standards, tools, and operating rhythms that support a product-led, learning-driven delivery model
Partner closely with the Managing Director of Product Management and product leaders to translate strategy, roadmaps, OKRs, and governance decisions into clear delivery commitments
Lead delivery and embedded Product Operations for high-priority initiatives, pilots, and launches within the Review Design Innovation team and beyond
Design, operationalize, and continuously improve portfolio planning, roadmap stewardship, intake, prioritization, and delivery lifecycle processes
Build and maintain systems for transparency, including delivery metrics, dashboards, decision briefs, risk tracking, and executive- and board-facing reporting inputs
Enable cross-functional delivery by surfacing dependencies, risks, and tradeoffs; coordinating escalation pathways; and supporting informed, timely decision-making
Educate and coach teams and leaders on modern project management, product operations, and agile delivery practices aligned to EdReports’ values and governance needs
Hire, onboard, manage, and develop a team of Project Managers, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, equity, and continuous improvement
Steward delivery tools, documentation, and knowledge systems (e.g., workflows, templates, playbooks) to balance standardization with team autonomy
Model EdReports’ Core Values and DBIE commitments in leadership approach, decision-making, and team culture
Other relevant duties as assigned to support the organization's strategic goals, with the expectation that all EdReports employees remain flexible and adaptable to evolving responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Passion for EdReports' mission, vision, core values, and our commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity
6+ years in project management, product operations, program management, or a closely related field within complex, cross-functional environments
3-5 years of people management experience, including hiring, coaching, and developing team members
Strong working knowledge of modern project management and agile delivery practices, with the judgment to adapt practices to organizational context rather than applying rigid frameworks
Demonstrated success leading delivery for product-led or iterative work, balancing agility with governance and accountability
Experience designing and scaling delivery systems, planning processes, and operational tools across teams or portfolios
Comfort using data, qualitative insights, and stakeholder input to inform delivery decisions and surface tradeoffs
Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clarity for diverse audiences
Proven ability to partner with Product Management leaders to translate strategy, roadmaps, OKRs, and governance decisions into clear delivery plans and commitments
Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity, including applying an equity lens to delivery processes, team leadership, and decision-making
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Residency in and authorization to work in the United States
Preferred
Experience leading organizational change or product transformations
Familiarity with nonprofit, education, or mission-driven organizations
Experience working with distributed or fully remote teams
Benefits
Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO) and Sick Time
21 days of paid holidays and office closure days in 2025
Monthly Communications Reimbursement
Initial home office and technology setup stipend
EdReports pays for 90% of health care for both the employee and their immediate family
401k that new hires become eligible for after six months of employment (includes safe harbor, employer match, etc.)
Company
EdReports
EdReports.org is an independent nonprofit designed to improve education by providing reviews of K-12 instructional materials
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Eric Hirsch
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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