At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers.
We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome.
And that's where you come in:
The Associate Project Manager at Instructure, Inc. supports the successful planning, execution, and delivery of various projects within our product and engineering organizations. This role involves assisting senior project managers, coordinating tasks, and ensuring timely communication among stakeholders to drive project progress and meet objectives.
What you’ll do:
Assist in the development of project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
Track project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and report status to senior project managers and stakeholders.
Facilitate project meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and documenting minutes and action items.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, product, QA, design) to ensure alignment and task completion.
Manage project documentation, including requirements, design specifications, and test plans.
Support the identification and mitigation of project risks and issues.
Communicate project updates, changes, and decisions to relevant team members and stakeholders.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the project management team.
Assist in the preparation of project reports and presentations
What you will need to know/have:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
1-2 years of experience in a project coordination or project management support role, preferably within a software or technology company.
Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Monday.com) and G Suite or Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Basic understanding of agile methodologies is a plus.
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Get in on all the awesome at Instructure!
We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:
Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.
Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth
The technology and tools you need to do your best work — typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations
Motivosity employee recognition program
A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection
We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.
Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.
All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.
Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.
Top Skills
What We Do
Instructure is helping people grow from the first day of school to the last day of work. More than 30 million people use its Canvas and Bridge platforms for learning management and employee development.
