Project Manager, Sophia Academics

The Project Manager is responsible for managing several small to medium-scale projects and ensuring that all projects are aligned with organizations and departments strategic priorities. The Project Manager works with a wide variety of audiences across the organization (Examples include: Instructional Designers, Media, and Assessment).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with departments/stakeholders on approved projects to determine goals/requirements, scope, and timeline needed to facilitate and coordinate project deliverables.
• Communicate with project teams, contractors, and vendors to verify that there is a clear understanding of project outcomes and timelines.
• Manage the end-to-end process of projects; from start to launch.
• Manage the day-to-day details of projects including the plan, schedule, resources, task assignments, scope, issues, and risks. Track progress and monitor all development activities.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings. Brief the project team and leadership on status, problem resolution, feedback, and input from the team on project planning and execution.
• Assist with capacity management. Plan and ensure resources will be available when needed; adapt resource planning to changing project needs.
• Adhere to company project methodology. Maintain documentation such as the original plans, process documentation, status reports, meeting minutes, issue logs and any other documentation related to the management and administration of the project.
• Fulfill all other duties/tasks consistent with the goals of this position as determined by the Sr. Program Manager.
  
  

Job Skills

• Knowledge and application of project management principles.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite applications, as well as Smartsheet or similar project management software; excellent Excel/Sheets skills.
• Demonstrates a solution-focused attitude with the ability to solve problems in a collaborative manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to manage complex and varied relationships to successfully complete projects and implement change.
• Ability to organize information, manage tasks and projects and use available tools to effectively contribute to organization.
• Ability to express oneself effectively within groups and in one-to-one conversations. Conveys information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents.
• Demonstration of project management experience under tight deadlines, with emphasis being placed on individual's ability to successfully manage projects and utilize leadership and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent ability to organize time, attention to detail, and follow-through skills.
• Displays sense of urgency and accurately delivers information on time.
• Ability to make strategic recommendations to keep projects on track.
• Desire to thrive in scenarios of team-based work or independent tasks, always looking to learn more and take initiative.
• Highly professional; able to use good judgment and maintain a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Able to maintain an approachable and appropriate attitude when interacting with all levels of personnel in any given situation.
  
  

Work Experience

• At least 3 years experience in Project Management.
• Experience with education content development, experience in a higher education environment a plus.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; degree in Business or Project Management preferred.
  
  

Other

• Must be able to travel 0-10% of time.
• This position is remote with quarterly 3-day in-person meetings. Option for office hoteling is available in Minneapolis, MN and Herndon, VA.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
• Must be able to lift 25lbs.
• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
• Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations.
• Strong mental acuity.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
  
  

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc

SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$73,900.00 - $110,900.00 - Salary

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.

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