edCount, LLC · 3 hours ago
Program Management Specialist
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years exp
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Hiring Manager
Moriah Martin, SPHR
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Responsibilities
Manage multiple small-to-large scale tasks or projects efficiently, on time and within budget, using appropriate resources of time, funds, and personnel.
Define clear objectives, deliverables, and performance standards for each assessment project.
Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, timelines, milestones, and resources.
Develop plans for accomplishing individual and team-based tasks in a manner that fits with long- and short-term project goals.
Solicit feedback and input from peers and more senior colleagues, as needed, to develop effective work plans and ensure high-quality deliverables.
Participate as an effective member of a project team and promote collaboration among team members to achieve project objectives.
Establish mechanisms for feedback from team members on important tasks and assignments.
Foster effective communication across project teams to ensure alignment and address challenges promptly.
Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including clients and vendors.
Formally represent the company to clients and other external constituencies in accordance with edCount values.
Share information with clients, as appropriate, to alert, address, and avoid potential problems and enact risk mitigation strategies from project kickoff.
Respond directly to all client inquiries and requests in an appropriate and timely fashion and monitor interactions between client and junior staff.
Lead and facilitate client meetings, briefings, and presentations.
Monitor project workflows to ensure that deadlines are met, and deliverables are prepared according to contract specifications.
Track and report project status, progress, and outcomes to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Adjust project timelines and priorities, as necessary, to ensure timely completion.
Ensure that all deliverables meet required quality standards, client specifications, and contractual obligations.
Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures throughout development cycles.
Identify opportunities for process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness across projects.
Implement best practices in assessment development, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Ensure lessons learned from each project are captured and applied to future projects.
Provide regular feedback on individual activities and performance, supplying advice and counsel when asked or warranted, and helping Associates and Program Specialists set development goals.
Implement and oversee performance improvement plans for Associates and Program Specialists when necessary.
Provide training, instruction, and development opportunities for junior staff.
Participate in recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and training new Senior Associates, Associates, and Program Specialists.
Qualification
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Required
Master’s degree in education or education-related field, particularly special education, or lesser degree and 5+ years’ experience
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
3+ years program management experience
5+ years alternate assessment design and development experience
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to maintain a professional and effective working relationship with clients and vendor partners
Ability to maintain professional and effective working relationships with supervisors, supervisees and co-workers and promote positive relationships among other team members
Ability to effectively facilitate activities and tasks in team-oriented settings
Ability to collaborate with others effectively to achieve project objectives
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse teams
Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly technical writing skills to support the creation of technical documentation for state summative assessments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Experience with SmartSheet Project Management Platform
Preferred
Classroom teaching experience in a K-12 setting, particularly with students with disabilities, or experience supporting/developing curriculum and assessments for students with significant cognitive disabilities
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life
Participation in a 401K profit-sharing plan after a six-month waiting period, with corporate contributions
11 paid federal holidays annually
20 additional days of paid time off, accrued throughout the year
30 days of paid time off, accrued throughout the year
Company-provided laptop and a corporate smartphone with full MS Office connectivity.
Company
edCount, LLC
edCount, LLC is a woman-owned small business founded by Dr. Ellen Forte.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ellen Forte
Founder, CEO and Chief Scientist
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