[Hiring] Program Manager – Academic Transformation @MGT

Role Description

The Program Manager - Academic Transformation supports the successful execution of complex education transformation initiatives by managing day-to-day program operations, coordinating workstreams, and ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery. This role partners closely with Directors, internal MGT teams, and client stakeholders to translate strategy into execution, monitor progress, manage risks, and support sustainable academic improvement outcomes. The Program Manager plays a critical role in maintaining program momentum, driving accountability, and ensuring alignment across teams, timelines, and deliverables.

• Manage day-to-day execution of Academic Transformation programs, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and timelines are met.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and trackers across multiple workstreams.
• Monitor progress, dependencies, and risks; proactively flag issues and support timely resolution.
• Coordinate internal MGT teams, client stakeholders, and external partners to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Translating high-level strategy into actionable plans.
• Supporting goal-setting and success metrics.
• Connecting daily work to broader academic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in education, public policy, business, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in program or project management, preferably within education, consulting, or public-sector environments.
• Experience supporting complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with multiple workstreams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet and/or Asana, including dashboards, trackers, and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-ready materials.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and independently in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in consulting or client-facing roles preferred.
• Occasional travel to client sites may be required.
• Flexibility in working hours may be required to support program needs and deadlines.

Requirements

• Track program performance using dashboards, reports, and data tools to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and align with agreed-upon scope and objectives.
• Support data analysis and synthesis to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Identify emerging risks, issues, and gaps related to scope, timeline, resources, or stakeholder alignment.
• Support development and implementation of mitigation plans in partnership with Directors and senior team members.
• Escalate issues appropriately while maintaining strong client relationships and program stability.
• Support tracking of hours, scope alignment, or contractual milestones.
• Proactively identifying risks that could impact budget or delivery commitments.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off.
• 5% 401K matching program.
• Equity opportunities.
• Incentive and bonus programs.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Full-health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded, comprising:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage.
  • Income protection benefits.