Project Management Lead, Science
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JobgetherEducational technology
Based in the United States; Fully remote work arrangement within the United States.Full-TimeLead
SalaryAnnual salary: $160,000–$166,000. Equity opportunities as part of the overall compensation package. Bonus opportunities in addition to base salary.
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5–8 years of relevant experience
- Required Skills
- AgileSCRUMJira
Requirements
- Bring 5–8 years of relevant experience with increasing people-management responsibilities.
- Have experience leading project management or operations teams, ideally in EdTech, publishing, or SaaS.
- Have managed and developed a team of at least 3–5 direct reports, including hiring, training, coaching, and retention.
- Demonstrate command of Agile/Scrum methodologies for software development and Waterfall approaches for physical production.
- Bring expertise in project planning, portfolio execution, dependency management, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and budget oversight.
- Have experience using and configuring Jira, Smartsheet, and Notion.
- Collaborate with software engineers, designers, curriculum writers, content specialists, supply chain teams, production partners, and senior leaders.
- Translate project risks and operational information into clear, actionable reports for leadership.
- Demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, including negotiating priorities and proposing data-informed alternatives.
- Apply sound judgment to anticipate delivery challenges and address risks before deadlines are threatened.
- Show interest in applying AI tools responsibly to project management workflows.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement delivery frameworks, operating rhythms, project management standards, tools, and communication practices.
- Oversee schedules, milestones, dependencies, resource plans, and delivery outcomes across product portfolios and enterprise initiatives.
- Communicate project status, risks, progress, and recovery plans to team members, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
- Coordinate curriculum development and software engineering teams to align digital features with content requirements.
- Lead resource allocation and capacity planning, identifying burnout, under-utilization, and staffing constraints.
- Resolve major blockers and timeline conflicts, coordinate corrective actions, and present data-driven trade-offs.
- Monitor project budgets and spending and support budget planning, financial reforecasts, and strategic planning.
- Optimize print-to-digital production workflows with supply chain and production teams, ensuring accurate manufacturing handoffs.
- Evaluate and manage strategic vendors, including contract negotiations and performance monitoring.
- Identify and implement AI-powered tools to streamline project workflows and improve development efficiency.
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