Senior IT Project Manager

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day.

Senior IT Project Manager

As a key member of CA's Major Projects Office, you'll be responsible for planning and executing complex technical projects and delivering business value while managing project constraints of scope, schedule, resources/budget and quality. You'll plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, identify and mitigate risks, and keep stakeholders informed throughout the project.

The Major Projects Office leads enterprise-scale programs that transform the way we do our work. Reporting into the Director, IT Project Management, you'll have an opportunity to bring your experience and expertise to bear to help shape the growth of this function, ensuring we're ready to lead CA's most complex, innovative, and impactful projects.

The Impact You'll Have:

• 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. 

• Mentor and support junior project managers. 

What We're Looking For:  

• 5+ 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. 

• PMP or other project management certification preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent preferred

• Knowledge of Agile frameworks and hybrid project management approaches preferred