[Hiring] Project Manager @Axle

Role Description

Axle is seeking a proactive Project Manager to support Education and Capacity Building initiatives on an NIH-funded program. You will own projects from planning through delivery, help teams turn complex ideas into practical plans, and coordinate education and technology-related work. We welcome strong generalist Project Managers who are eager to learn the education domain. Success in this role calls for initiative, thoughtful problem-solving, reliable follow-through, and collaborative communication.

• Lead assigned projects end to end, managing schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and status reporting.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of educational programs, resources, learning platforms, and related operational activities.
• Partner with instructional designers and technical teams to support course and content development, coordinate requirements, testing, releases, and implementation, and facilitate the successful adoption of educational resources and technologies.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships, facilitate communication, and drive decisions and action items to completion.
• Identify and track risks and issues; resolve challenges independently when appropriate or bring leadership a clear assessment and recommended approach.
• Identify opportunities to use AI in project and business workflows, and determine when a chatbot, custom GPT, Claude Skill, or other reusable AI workflow is appropriate; configure or help develop these tools and assess their outputs for accuracy and usefulness.
• Take initiative in ambiguous situations, producing thoughtful first drafts, plans, and recommendations for review.
• Improve workflows, documentation, tracking, and project visibility while incorporating feedback and growing in the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 3+ years of relevant project management experience, including ownership of project plans, timelines, deliverables, and coordination across teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and follow-through, with the ability to independently advance work and meet commitments.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, and adaptability.
• Demonstrated proficiency with generative AI platforms, including OpenAI and Anthropic; ability to design, test, and refine effective prompts and apply appropriate human review and verification to AI-generated outputs.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, develop thoughtful recommendations and work products, and seek guidance when appropriate.
• Experience collaborating effectively with technical and nontechnical teams and managing competing priorities.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies, platforms, and systems.
• Experience using Smartsheet, Jira, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or comparable project management and collaboration tools.

Preferred Experience

• PMP, CAPM, Agile, Scrum, or comparable project management certification.
• Experience supporting NIH-funded programs, federal contracts, biomedical research, or scientific initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with software development or technical teams, including familiarity with the software development lifecycle.
• Experience supporting education, training, instructional design, or capacity-building programs.
• Experience with learning management systems, educational technology, or other technology-enabled learning platforms.
• Teaching, training facilitation, or instructional experience.
• Experience implementing new systems, improving workflows, or supporting technology adoption.

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
• Healthcare (FSA)
• Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
• Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Disclaimer

The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: [email protected]

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

Salary Range

$125,000 — $150,000 USD