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Director, Project Manager, AP Test Publishing
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[Hiring] Director, Project Manager, AP Test Publishing @College Board
Mar 28, 2025 - College Board is hiring a remote Director, Project Manager, AP Test Publishing. 💸 Salary: $80,000 to $130,000. 📍Location: USA.
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Role Description
As the Director, Project Manager, AP Test Publishing within the AP Test Publishing team, you will play a crucial role in the build and execution of requirements and processes for the evolving print exam needs of the AP program, implementing project governance structures and overseeing end-to-end project management to produce all AP exam print needs.
This role requires a strategic thinker who can see the big picture while ensuring day-to-day execution, can anticipate risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies, and can manage granular details while adapting to shifting priorities.
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Project Leadership and Management (60%):
- Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from conceptualization and scope definition to execution and delivery, ensuring seamless cross-functional integration and proactive risk mitigation.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, track milestones, manage risks, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure deadlines are met.
- Facilitate key project milestones, such as kickoffs and strategic planning sessions, ensuring alignment and accountability across all project participants.
- Coordinate with other cross-functional project managers to align project timelines and dependencies across teams to facilitate on-time delivery of print assets.
- Coordinate and lead vendor meetings to ensure all contract deliverables are met and maintain strong vendor relationships.
- Continuously track project risks, assess their impact, and propose effective mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
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Process Development and Optimization (20%):
- Drive the creation and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures, templates, and best practices across the Test Publishing team to create efficiencies that clarify and simplify cross-functional processes.
- Define documentation processes and ensure cross-functional alignment with processes, maintaining shared drives, document updates, and ensuring version control.
- Ensure operational consistency in application of processes.
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Reporting and Documentation (20%):
- Design and implement high-level dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide real-time insights into project health and alignment to team goals.
- Manage key stakeholder communication, ensuring clear and comprehensive updates are shared across various levels of stakeholders.
Qualifications
- 5-8 years of experience in project management, operations, or test publishing.
- Background in educational publishing, test development, or large-scale content production preferred.
- Proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams and multiple workstreams.
- Strong understanding of workflow optimization, process improvement, and risk management.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically, managing end-to-end project deliverables and aligning them with organizational priorities.
- Advanced skills in project management methodologies and tools, with proficiency in Smartsheet.
- Comfortable working with external vendors and internal leadership.
- Strong ability to analyze trends, track KPIs, and make informed recommendations.
- Ability to travel 4-6 times per year.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
- A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education.
- Robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and more.
- Recognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibility.
- A job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thrive.
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Project Management
Project Management
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Salary
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$80,000 to $130,000
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Remote
Location
USA
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Job Type
full-time
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Posted
Mar 28, 2025
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