Strategic Education, Inc · 13 hours ago
Implementation Project Manager
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $124K/yr
4+ years expStrategic Education, Inc is seeking an Implementation Project Manager to manage corporate and educational partnership client projects from contract signature through project launch. The role involves overseeing project teams, ensuring project objectives are met on schedule, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.
Education
Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of Client and Educational Partnership implementations; including platform configurations, integrations, and any other deliverables related to a successful launch
Work with departments/stakeholders customers and account managers to determine goals/requirements, scope, and timeline needed to facilitate and coordinate project deliverables to achieve a successful launch
Develop strong relationships and effective collaboration with customers and project team to verify that there is a clear understanding of project outcomes and timelines
Manage the day-to-day details of the project including the plan, schedule, resources, task assignments, scope, issues and risks
Track progress and monitor all development activities
Facilitate effective and focused project meetings
Brief the project team on status reporting, problem resolution, feedback, and input from the team on project planning and execution
Adhere to project methodology including proper documentation as well as the original plan, any working papers, status reports, meeting minutes, issue logs and any other documentation related to the management and administration of the project
Act as a business analyst to translate customer and WFE requirements to configurations and deliverables needed to achieve a successful WFE launch
Develop a User Acceptance Test (UAT) plan and lead customer through UAT testing, with emphasis on achieving customer acceptance
Solicit client and project team feedback to facilitate continuous improvement in WFE implementation and integration workflows. Conduct value stream mapping analysis, root cause analysis, and DACI decision making to evaluate and implement new process improvements
Evaluate project risks, issues, and blockers trends across WFE Implementation projects to inform program and process changes that can mitigate these trends
Qualification
Required
4-8 years of overall Business / IT experience: which must include experience in client facing roles, and leading projects and/or product implementations successfully
Knowledge and application of project management principles and tools
Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and Visio
Bachelor's degree required
Effective communication skills; able to professionally communicate with clients and internal stakeholders through written, visual and verbal means; able to deliver difficult/sensitive information tactfully
Strong influencing ability, including comfort with conflict and the ability to navigate effective resolution for clients and business
Excellent organization; strong process orientation and systems thinking, ability to problem solve, organize time and information to successfully complete projects
Ability to manage multiple short-term projects, under tight deadlines, successfully accomplishing project goals
Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage complex and varied relationships
Ability to navigate multiple tools, software, and processes to effectively contribute to organization
Ability to express oneself effectively within groups and in one-to-one conversations; within many levels of an organization, including Senior Leadership
Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise
Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role
If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location
This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies
Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers
Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
Able to access information using a computer
Preferred
1-2 years business analysis experience desired
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and disability plans
Well-being incentives
Parental leave
Paid time off
Certain paid holidays
Tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
401(k) retirement benefit
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition assistance
Entertainment and retail discounts
Company
Strategic Education, Inc
Strategic Education Inc. (NASDAQ: STRA) is dedicated to enabling economic mobility with education.
Founded in 2018Herndon, Virginia, USA
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel McCarthy
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