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Ease Learning · 3 hours ago

Project Manager

Lake Mary, FL

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related activities, make decisions that impact the success of the project, and escalate issues

Work with Lead Learning Designers and Lead Learning Experience Designers, sales partners, and other stakeholders to define project scope, cost, and timeline that aligns and supports the goals of the customer

Lead project planning activities, including developing the project plan, assessing and minimizing project risk, negotiating Independent Contractor Agreements, and coordinating or performing routine tasks related to procuring resources and materials

Clarify and communicate team and stakeholder roles and responsibilities on individual projects

Launch projects internally, as well as externally, with both project teams and the customer

Monitor and control projects using appropriate project management software and tools; anticipate and manage changes to the scope, schedule, and budget

Manage the independent contractor relationship, including fee negotiation, hiring and firing, working with Lead Learning Designers and Lead Learning Experience Designers to set and reinforce performance expectations, and approving invoices

Collaborate with internal resources, external resources, and customer contacts by organizing and facilitating meetings, clarifying processes, brainstorming solutions, and assisting in conflict resolution

Maintain project documentation, including project and budget tracking, status reports, meeting notes, and historical data

Deliver projects on time, within budget; conduct tasks related to the successful project close

Provide project leadership that promotes positive, collaborative, and collegial internal and customer relationships

Contribute to the development of team processes, tools, and resources

Qualification

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Required

3+ total years’ experience in a project management role, including as project coordinator, associate project manager, or other management-type role that demonstrates the skills, experiences, and/or aptitudes below

Strong skills in organization, time management, communication, collaboration, and/or problem-solving

Desire and commitment to learn about, practice, and master the skills of project management through one-on-one training, project management classes, and other professional development opportunities

Demonstrated ability to follow established processes and to take direction and feedback for professional growth and development

Strong appreciation for cultivating and maintaining positive customer/stakeholder relationships and/or facilitating service to others

Effective written and verbal communication required for messaging project information in a way that is constructive to project goals

Prior use of Gantt-based project management software, e.g., Project, SmartSheet, Monday.com, etc.; basic use of Google tools (Sheets, Docs, Slides) as well as Excel and PPT, including desktop and Cloud-based versions, along with strong technical aptitude, including the demonstrated ability to quickly learn about and use computer-based systems for functional planning, reporting, communicating, ordering, storing, and retrieving information and materials

Ability to synthesize expert judgment from various resources and make collaborative project decisions that balance the needs of quality, time, cost, and scope

Demonstrated ability to successfully coordinate and lead diverse teams having various, dissimilar roles and responsibilities in a virtual/remote environment

Preferred

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Education, Teaching, Instructional Design, or a related field

Proven experience managing projects in the edtech sector, with a focus on curriculum design, course development, or educational content creation

Experience in successfully and independently managing multiple, complex projects simultaneously, especially those that are high stakes or risky

Ability to lean into ambiguity and conflict, driving forward to successful project completion and leading forward to successful conflict resolution as it arises

Advanced use of Gantt-based project management software, e.g., Project, SmartSheet, Monday.com; intermediate use of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PPT, including desktop and Cloud-based versions; experience in developing, reviewing, and/or creating project management templates and tools

Effective and persuasive written and verbal communication required for dealing with internal resources and customers at the professional, executive level and for messaging project information in a way that is constructive to and drives project goals

Demonstrated ability to cultivate and leverage cross-functional relationships within the company and to develop strong, positive customer interactions

Experience scoping timeline and budgets for prospective projects

Possesses PMI or other industry-standard sponsored project management certification and demonstrates participation in ongoing project management professional development

Demonstrated passion for process improvement, problem-solving, and working with a collaborative spirit

Ability and desire to mentor and/or coach others on the PM role and to provide training to associate/full PMs or new PMs