Cambium Learning Group

Senior Program Manager

Cambium Learning Group$90K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
  • 6+ years of experience in Program Management or related role
  • Experience with senior-level clients, government stakeholders, and educators
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience in large-scale assessment or educational software preferred
  • PMP certification highly preferred

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with state education leaders to define project scope and deliverables
  • Anticipate risks and formulate mitigation strategies
  • Identify process issues and coordinate stakeholder troubleshooting
  • Document software requirements and manage implementation with the software team
  • Assign tasks based on team member skills and complexity of work
  • Mentor program managers and project coordinators
  • Conduct post-implementation reviews to document project successes and lessons learned
  • Ensure quality standards are maintained and processes documented
  • Lead regular project meetings and prepare progress reports
  • Engage in proposal development activities

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects with state education departments
  • Collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including educators and government officials
  • Potential for professional growth through mentorship responsibilities
  • Engagement in continuous learning through process improvements and documentation
  • Involvement in project post-implementation analysis to share best practices
Full Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

  • Works with state education department leadership and stakeholders to develop and document project scope, goals, and deliverables, including project dependencies, project plans, budget proposals, communications plan, project scope, project schedule, and milestones.

  • Anticipates risk and develops mitigation strategies across functional teams.

  • Uses knowledge of system and process dependencies to identify issues, involve appropriate stakeholders in troubleshooting, and implement solutions.

  • Interprets and documents software requirements and enhancement requests from clients; captures configuration specifications and works with software team to implement accordingly; performs UAT to ensure client expectations are met.

  • Assigns tasks and responsibilities to appropriate team members depending on the complexity of the task and skillset of staff; manages the work of subcontractors/vendors as appropriate.

  • Provides guidance and mentorship for program managers and project coordinators.

  • Conducts project post-implementation meetings to identify and document successful and unsuccessful project elements; ensures the application of lessons learned and shares best practices.

  • Responsible for reviewing and maintaining quality standards; ensures established processes are followed and all outcomes are properly documented; may review current systems and processes for possible improvements and implement process changes as appropriate, including writing policies and/or procedures and training.

  • Conducts regular internal and external project meetings; develops and delivers progress reports.

  • Participates in proposal development activities.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree required, Master's degree preferred

  • 6+ years relevant experience in a Program Management or related role required

  • Experience working directly with senior-level clients, government stakeholders, and educators required

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Experience working in large-scale assessment or educational software preferred

  • PMP certification highly preferred

To apply for this opportunity, simply click on the Apply button and submit a cover letter and resume.

About Cambium Learning Group

Cambium Learning Group, Inc. is an American company which provides intervention solutions for students at risk of falling behind in their education. The company operates through three segments: Learning A-Z, ExploreLearning, and Voyager Sopris Learning. Learning A-Z provides preK-6 literacy solutions in blended learning environments. ExploreLearning provides online interactive math and science simulations for grades 3-12. Voyager Sopris Learning provides intervention solutions, professional development, and school-improvement services.
Learn more about Cambium Learning Group
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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