Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Curriculum Associates is an education technology company developing learning programs that support educators and students. The Senior IT Project Manager will plan and execute complex software implementation projects, managing scope, schedules, resources, budgets, quality, vendors, risks, and stakeholder communications. The role will also improve project management practices, including through AI, and mentor junior project managers.
Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and execute complex projects to provide business value through software implementations
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members to understand project requirements, expectations, and constraints
- Allocate resources efficiently to meet project objectives and deliverables
- Manage the vendor contracting process to a fully executed contract
- Monitor vendor resources, vendor delivery, and successful execution of vendor contracts
- Identify, assess, mitigate, and escalate project risks to positively impact project success
- Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a fun, collaborative, and high-performance work environment
- Prepare regular progress reports and project documentation, highlighting key milestones, risks, and achievements. Be the voice of the project to senior and executive leadership
- Drive continuous improvements within the project management process, identifying opportunities for efficiency gains and best practices, particularly through AI
- Mentor and support junior project managers
Skills
- 8+ years of experience with a track record of successfully leading complex projects to completion
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire project teams to achieve their best performance
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach to project challenges
- Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
- Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in project planning, execution, and documentation
- Knowledge of Agile frameworks and hybrid project management approaches
- PMP or other project management certification preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent preferred
- Experience creating or leveraging AI-enabled project management practices preferred
Benefits
- This role is also eligible to participate in the company bonus plan.
- 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.
- Twelve paid holidays.
- A winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
- A number of additional perks and benefits.
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