Remote Lead Project Manager

Summary

Join our team as a Lead Project Manager to oversee project management aspects of designing, developing, and producing innovative online courses. You will work remotely on a contract basis with at least 30 hours per week of dedicated availability during normal business hours.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree: Preferred in Education, Instructional Technology, Business, or a related field
• PMP Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required
• Leadership and Influence: Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and influence outcomes across complex organizational structures
• Outstanding Communication Skills: Demonstrated expertise in written and verbal communication, with a proven ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
• Project Management Expertise: Proficiency in Asana or similar project management tools, with experience in creating complex workflows, managing task dependencies, and automating processes for efficiency
• Experience in Instructional Design Projects: Experience working on instructional design projects, preferably in higher education
• Adaptability: Proven ability to work flexibly and apply different project management methodologies (e.g., waterfall, agile, hybrid) to match project needs
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Experience using data dashboards and reporting tools to track project performance and inform decision-making
• Relationship Building: Proven ability to establish collaborative, collegial relationships with clients and internal team members while ensuring project timelines and goals are met

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Stakeholders and Clients: Work directly with project sponsors, clients, and project team members to ensure project objectives are clearly defined and met
• Lead Project Execution & Kickoff Meetings: Oversee all project execution tasks, from leading project kickoff meetings with stakeholders to clarify scope, timelines, roles, and responsibilities
• Project Management and Asana Expertise: Manage complex projects by creating and maintaining workflows in Asana
• Streamline, Innovate, and Optimize Processes: Focus on improving and streamlining workflows, managing team resource allocation, and ensuring appropriate project staffing
• Financial Reporting: Monitor project financials and provide regular margin and budget reports to stakeholders to ensure that the project stays on track financially and within approved budgets
• Escalate Risks to Partner Success: Proactively identify potential risks and escalate them to relevant stakeholders, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are in place to protect project and partner success
• Program Design Decisions: Take accountability for program design decisions, ensuring alignment with the project vision and maintaining the integrity of instructional design throughout the project

Preferred Qualifications

• Process Improvement Expertise: Experience leading process improvement initiatives to drive operational efficiency
• Methodology Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of and experience with waterfall, hybrid, and agile project management methodologies
• Instructional Design Knowledge: Current knowledge of instructional design practices and trends, particularly in higher education

Benefits

Remote work