[Hiring] Project Manager @Carnegie Learning

Role Description

Carnegie Learning, a leader in innovative educational content, is seeking a highly motivated and talented Project Manager with extensive experience in educational publishing, specifically with digital content development and publication. In this role, you will be instrumental in the development of new products, features, and enhancements for our award-winning print and digital products.

• Develop comprehensive project schedules, utilizing both sprint-based and traditional waterfall methodologies.
• Effectively coordinate and communicate with stakeholders across departments.
• Proactively identify and efficiently mitigate risks.
• Utilize project management tools such as JIRA and Smartsheet.
• Guide project teams in their responsibilities.
• Manage schedules and respond to shifting priorities.
• Understand and document complex functionality for successful software development.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop deep understanding of the business domain and products.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as required.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years' experience managing projects through the entire development lifecycle.
• Experience working in Educational Publishing or EdTech preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team to clarify ambiguous objectives.
• Experience defining, describing, and documenting product components and software functionality.
• Ability to plan and manage projects at a task level.
• Problem solver, calm under pressure.
• High commitment to quality with a team-oriented approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking applied to complex problems.
• Multitasking across concurrent projects.
• Effective, goal-oriented work across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Able to use project management tools like Smartsheet, Workfront, and Jira.
• Familiarity with XML and basic SQL queries highly desired.

Benefits

• An inclusive range of Health Insurance options, including a premium-free plan.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost.
• Access to Headspace at Work with no added cost.
• Flexible work arrangements with our Work From Anywhere Policy.
• Paid time off that you can use as you see fit.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Reduced working hours on full pay for soon-to-be and new parents.
• Free access to CL products for employees and their children.
• Quarterly Wellness Incentives.
• Monthly employee activities and recognition program.
• 9 Employee Resource Groups.

Company Description

For over 25 years, Carnegie Learning has developed solutions that help students achieve Aha moments and set them up for long-term learning success. We’re driven to find new, better ways to support teachers and reach more students.