Posted:
8/2/2024, 5:29:32 AM
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Workplace Type:
Remote
A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
Amplify is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the development of digital and print products in the Amplify Math program, a K-12 comprehensive math curriculum.The project manager will guide the Amplify Math product team through all phases of development from R&D to design, content development, production, and through to product launch. A successful project manager will work with the product team to set project goals, keep the team aligned and collaboratively working together, and ensure on-time on-budget delivery of the product within project guidelines. This role will create and track multiple intersecting project plans, lead teams to defined scope, create schedules, manage budgets, identify workflows, and manage resources. The project manager will also own the processes related to risk management and decision/change management throughout the project lifecycle. This role will have accountability for high level milestones as well as granular milestones including management of production-level schedules and vendor management, ensuring internal and external alignment in order to meet project delivery milestones.
*This is a contract role.
Proactively manage all phases of Amplify Math digital and print product development, ensuring each phase is completed within established guidelines
Create and manage concurrent robust project plans throughout the project lifecycle, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, and quality
Facilitate the processes of decision-making and change management to maintain team alignment and communicate clear project goals
Track and communicate critical project issues, risks, and decisions; Present proposed solutions and implement strategies to mitigate risk
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques and report status to stakeholders
Lead effective team collaboration meetings with team members at all levels of the organization
Support and advocate for project teams and ensure they are set up for success by creating realistic project plans while maintaining a focus on project objectives
Manage production vendors, including procurement (RFP responses/SOW creation), internal/external workflows, billing, and alignment to overall project plan
3-5 years of experience in a project management role managing complex, multi-year projects with excellent risk management and contingency planning experience
Experience managing cross-functional teams across multiple long term projects
Proven ability to successfully organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment using strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven written, oral, and presentation skills with the ability to present information clearly and enthusiastically; Exceptional interpersonal skills
Proficient in the use of project management applications such as Smartsheet, Google Suite, and other project scheduling tools
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Ability to travel as required
Experience managing 5+ cross-functional teams within a project lasting over 1 year
3 years of project management experience in the content development or publishing industry
Agile experience
PMP certification
Compensation:
The hourly rate range for this role is $50 - $56.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.
If selected, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may also be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination or submit to enhanced background screening, including fingerprints.
Website: https://amplify.com/
Headquarter Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Employee Count: 251-500
Year Founded: 2000
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Series C
Industries: EdTech ⋅ Education ⋅ Higher Education