Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Curriculum Associates is an education technology company developing learning programs and supporting educators and students. The Project Manager plans and oversees projects, managing scope, resources, budgets, schedules, stakeholders, vendors, risks, and project management tools to ensure successful delivery.
Responsibilities
- Determine and define project scope and objectives
- Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources effectively and efficiently
- Prepare project budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
- Track project costs to meet budget
- Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
- Provide project status updates consistently to various stakeholders
- Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
- Utilize project management best practices, techniques, and standards throughout project execution, including the development and maintenance of required project artifacts
- Monitor project performance and adjust as needed; identify areas for future improvement
- Budget Focus Only - Supporting the Research & Development project budget processes and department-wide initiatives and training
- Be an administrator of the Workday and Smartsheet tools as they relate to product development; entails being a super-user with both systems, troubleshooting, training, and serving as the liaison with users and stakeholders
Skills
- Proven ability to solve problems creatively
- Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
- Excellent analytical skills
- Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
- Ability to delegate effectively
- Proven leadership skills
- Cost and risk management skills
- Budget Focus Only – Experienced with budgets, spreadsheets, and data analysis
- A minimum of 4 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or equivalent experience
- Travel: 0-6 times per year
Benefits
- Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
- Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan and receive an employer match.
- Employees have access to a flexible vacation and sick policy in addition to twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
- A number of additional perks and benefits.
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