Senior Project MangerNew Meridian Corporation, located in Austin, TX seeks outstanding candidates for the role of Senior Project Manager. This position, reporting to the Director of Program Management, will assume overall responsibility for providing project management support to deliver contractual obligations for key strategic internal projects at New Meridian.
SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Project Manager to oversee certain aspects of complex projects in the K-12 education assessment space. In this role, you will be accountable for leading end-to-end project delivery-from planning through execution-ensuring all milestones are achieved on time, within scope, and at the highest quality. You will collaborate closely with state education agencies, vendors, and internal teams to align goals, manage expectations, and navigate the intricacies of large-scale assessment programs. This role requires a deep knowledge of the assessment process, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
An ideal candidate:
- Shares a strong commitment to our mission of advancing equity in educational opportunities for all students and understands the role that large-scale assessments can play in achieving that goal.
- Can drive project execution, ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and services, and maintain strong relationships with state education clients and internal stakeholders.
- Brings a deep understanding of the assessment lifecycle, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Is results-driven, resourceful, action oriented, and persistent. You are an expert organizer and project planner who consistently looks ahead and anticipates needs before they arise.
- Can quickly adapt and develop creative solutions to assessment and content development challenges.
- Must be highly self-aware and perceptive to the dynamics of key relationships, naturally gaining the respect of colleagues, vendors, and clients through authenticity, warmth, and competence.
- Demonstrates a willingness to contribute to a positive organizational culture - one of generosity, trustworthiness, and curiosity.
EXPECTED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee project timelines and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure milestones and deliverables are met on time and to the highest quality standards.
- Lead the planning, development, and implementation of processes, schedules, and deliverables for education assessment programs, ensuring alignment with client expectations and contractual requirements.
- Develop and execute comprehensive risk management plans to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
- Design and manage communication strategies to keep internal teams and external stakeholders informed and aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with the Director of Program Management to prepare for key meetings, including developing agendas, capturing action items, and ensuring timely follow-up.
- Ensure adherence to secure delivery protocols and compliance standards related to online assessment systems.
REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 3+ years' experience in managing education related projects is required.
- Proven experience working on large-scale assessment programs for state or district-level clients is strongly preferred.
- Experience with secure, online delivery platforms and familiarity with data privacy standards in K-12 education is preferred.
- Proficiency in Smartsheet, Jira, Microsoft Project, Excel, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills in deadline-driven environments.
- Strong interpersonal and client-facing communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across multiple stakeholders.
- PMP certification strongly preferred.
- Remote position with occasional travel for client meetings or onsite events.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
We offer a competitive annual salary. Our benefits package includes:
- Medical, prescription, and behavioral health coverages.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Life and AD&D coverage.
- Short-and long-term disability.
- Employee assistance program.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Up to 20 days of PTO per year.
- 17 paid holidays.
- Accrued Sick Leave
- Paid parental leave.
- Remote work and flexible schedules.
