Senior Program Manager

Posted Yesterday
Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
Senior level
Edtech
The Role
Lead large-scale education technology programs with state education stakeholders: define scope, plans, budgets, risks, and schedules; manage software requirements, UAT, vendors, and project teams; mentor staff and document lessons learned; contribute to proposals and ensure quality and process improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Cambium Learning® Group is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction. Using a research-based, personalized approach, Cambium Learning Group delivers SaaS resources and instructional products that engage students and support teachers in fun, positive, safe and scalable environments. These solutions are provided through Learning A-Z® (online differentiated instruction for elementary school reading, writing and science), ExploreLearning® (online interactive math and science simulations, a math fact fluency solution, and a K–2 science solution), Voyager Sopris Learning® (blended solutions that accelerate struggling learners to achieve in literacy and math and professional development for teachers), and VKidz Learning (online comprehensive homeschool education and programs for literacy and science). We believe that every student has unlimited potential, that teachers matter, and that data, instruction, and practice are the keys to success in the classroom and beyond.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Works with state education department leadership and stakeholders to develop and document project scope, goals, and deliverables, including project dependencies, project plans, budget proposals, communications plan, project scope, project schedule, and milestones.

  • Anticipates risk and develops mitigation strategies across functional teams.

  • Uses knowledge of system and process dependencies to identify issues, involve appropriate stakeholders in troubleshooting, and implement solutions.

  • Interprets and documents software requirements and enhancement requests from clients; captures configuration specifications and works with software team to implement accordingly; performs UAT to ensure client expectations are met.

  • Assigns tasks and responsibilities to appropriate team members depending on the complexity of the task and skillset of staff; manages the work of subcontractors/vendors as appropriate.

  • Provides guidance and mentorship for program managers and project coordinators.

  • Conducts project post-implementation meetings to identify and document successful and unsuccessful project elements; ensures the application of lessons learned and shares best practices.

  • Responsible for reviewing and maintaining quality standards; ensures established processes are followed and all outcomes are properly documented; may review current systems and processes for possible improvements and implement process changes as appropriate, including writing policies and/or procedures and training.

  • Conducts regular internal and external project meetings; develops and delivers progress reports.

  • Participates in proposal development activities.

 

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree required, Master's degree preferred

  • 6+ years relevant experience in a Program Management or related role required

  • Experience working directly with senior-level clients, government stakeholders, and educators required

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Experience working in large-scale assessment or educational software preferred

  • PMP certification highly preferred

To apply for this opportunity, simply click on the “Apply” button and submit a cover letter and resume.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • 6+ years relevant experience in Program Management or related role
  • Experience working directly with senior-level clients, government stakeholders, and educators
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working in large-scale assessment or educational software
  • PMP certification
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The Company
HQ: Dallas, TX
1,831 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Cambium Learning® Group is the education essentials company, providing award-winning education technology and services for PreK-12 markets. With an intentionally curated portfolio of respected global brands, Cambium serves as a leader in the education space, helping millions of educators and students feel more universally valued each and every day. In everything it does, the company focuses on the elements that are most essential to the success of education, delivering simpler, more certain solutions that make a meaningful difference right now. The Cambium family of companies includes: Cambium Assessment, Lexia® Learning, Learning A-Z®, Voyager Sopris Learning®, ExploreLearning®, Time4Learning®, and Kurzweil Education®.

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