Senior Project Manager (Research and Development)

Company Profile

Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom®, Eureka Math™ and PhD Science™, all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1,000 people.

For additional information please visit: www.greatminds.org

OUR MARKET POSITION

Great Minds’ Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40 net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.

Job Purpose

The Senior Project Manager will be a key member of the Research Team, playing a critical role in managing and executing projects that drive Great Minds’ research and development agenda. This position is divided into two main focus areas:

• Grant Project Management: Lead project management for a collaborative research initiatives. This work focuses on improving equity in K-12 math education.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables for grant funded research initiative.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including internal researchers, external collaborators, and school district partners.
• Ensure adherence to grant requirements, including reporting timelines, deliverables, and budget compliance.
• Facilitate regular communication and updates with stakeholders, including funders, partners, and internal leadership.
• Identify and proactively address risks and challenges to ensure project success.
  
  

• Partnerships and Grant Growth: Build and maintain strategic research partnerships to support research initiatives and lead efforts to identify and secure new grant opportunities to expand Great Minds’ impact.
• Build and sustain relationships with educational research institutions, school districts, and funding organizations.
• Identify new funding opportunities and lead proposal development in collaboration with the Research Team and other Great Minds departments.
• Develop compelling grant applications, including narratives, budgets, and supporting materials.
• Monitor trends in education funding and research to identify strategic opportunities for Great Minds.
• Represent Great Minds at conferences, webinars, and other networking events to build the organization’s profile in the research community.
  

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and strategic project manager who thrives on collaboration and has a passion for educational research and equity.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in education or nonprofit settings.
• Proven experience managing grant-funded projects, including reporting and compliance.
• Strong background in partnership development and grant writing.
• Familiarity with K-12 education systems, research processes, and funding landscapes.
• Cultivate a culture of trust, collegiality, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Model professionalism, innovation, and critical thinking.
• Provide constructive feedback to support team members’ growth and organizational success.
• Ensure alignment between grant initiatives and Great Minds’ strategic goals.
  
  

Skills

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear and compelling grant applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or other relevant project management certification.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Passion for high-quality, knowledge-rich curriculum and commitment to educational equity.
• Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders.
  
  

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in education, project management, public administration, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree in a relevant field (preferred).
  
  

Status

Full-time

Location

Remote (preferred Washington, DC or Richmond, VA); Travel (~15%) may be required.

The expected base salary range for this position is $82,000 - $93,000 however the offered salary may be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including, but not limited to location, work experience, skills and internal equity considerations. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives.

A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position.

New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.

Any communication to applicants relating to the Great Minds hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains greatminds.org or greatminds.recruitee.com. If in the course of the application or hiring process with Great Minds you are contacted through another domain, are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information, or you note any other suspicious activity, please contact security@greatminds.org

Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.