Role Overview
Reporting to our client s Chief Technology Officer, the Sr. Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple cross-functional projects including project planning, tracking, implementation, and risk management. The ideal candidate would have experience working on multiple digital initiatives working on both agile/scrum and non-agile projects.
Responsibilities

  • Create, track and drive end-to-end multi-phase project plans encompassing engineering, product, data, design, operations, and marketing
  • Partner with internal and external cross-functional team members to create and execute projects
  • Ensure all stakeholders are completing their deliverables as needed
  • Manage a portfolio of projects and facilitate portfolio reviews
  • Manage and communicate timelines, tasks, issues, and risks as needed
  • Facilitate cross-functional continuous improvement meetings

Ideal Profile

  • 7+ years in project management and 5+ tech industry experience
  • 3+ years in SaaS or EdTech solutions for large enterprise customers
  • Experience using agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) to execute projects and deliver regular releases
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including documenting and explaining technical issues
  • Ability to drive consensus across a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to identifying risks, potential blind spots and think strategically
  • Experience with online project management tools such as Jira and Wrike
  • Eager to hit the ground running, proactive, entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and enjoys taking the reins in sometimes ambiguous situations
  • Excited by the challenge to build a world-class business that delivers not only high revenue growth and compelling ROI, but also has a meaningful impact on society
  • Experience with higher education institutions or consulting a plus
  • Industry certifications (e.g., PMP, PMI, CAPM, or CSM) a plus

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