Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Teaching Strategies is an innovative edtech organization focused on connecting teachers, children, and families through early childhood education solutions. The Project Manager, Professional Development, oversees planning, coordination, execution, monitoring, and closure of cross-functional professional development projects while ensuring collaboration, quality, and timely delivery. The role also develops project processes, manages communications and reporting, and supports continuous improvement across PD teams.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the project planning and successful cross-functional execution of PD Delivery initiatives ensuring smooth and effective workflows and meeting established deadlines
- Work closely with the PD Leaders to develop project timelines and production calendars based on the product roadmap and PI planning
- Work closely with all PD Leaders to develop and maintain processes to ensure consistent programming operations
- Manage information and distribute meeting notes with actionable items
- Stay close to incoming RFPs and triage new PD requests considered for inclusion in official responses based on product roadmap commitments and PI planning
- Organize and distribute data to inform PD Priorities
- Collaborate and interface with various team members on the Professional Development team and throughout the company to define unique scope, goals, and deliverables of project
- Facilitate strong communication within the team; work with sub-team leads to identify and delegate tasks to appropriate team members and ensure all tasks are successfully completed
- Ensure a robust process of notification, documentation, and escalation is in place to report on both successes and risks along the lifecycle of projects
- Develop new and innovative ways to delegate, track, and report on projects
- Work in support of building a culture of growth, satisfaction, high performance, and positive relations for all project teams
- Develop strong, cross-departmental working relationships
- Challenge the status quo, champion new initiatives, and act as a catalyst for change that drives continuous improvement in business performance and project management
Skills
- Familiarity with all of Teaching Strategies' solutions
- 2 years of related project management experience
- Experience with Asana or a similar project management software
- Proven administrative and organizational skills
- Proven skill in Project Management and ability to multi- task on a variety of projects in a fast-paced environment
- Inspires a shared vision
- Possess a strong ability to translate chaotic information into plan of action
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to partner and communicate effectively across different business teams and levels
- Ability to delegate tasks
- Excellent time management skills, punctual, and a strong ability to prioritize with a strong attention to detail
- Adaptable, committed, aware, and drives the Teaching Strategies mission
- Excellent presentation skills; ability to build and deliver engaging presentations
- Ability to thrive in fast pace, goal-oriented environments
- Proactive and driven individual
- Bachelor's degree required
- Masters strongly preferred
Benefits
- Employee Equity Appreciation Program
- Health and wellness insurance benefits
- 401k with employer match
- Flexible work environment
- Unlimited paid time off (which includes paid holidays and Winter Break)
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and opportunities for career growth
- Best in class technology equipment for every employee
- Penthouse suite in downtown DC seconds away from Washington Nationals Stadium and Audi Field
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