Project Manager

SUMMARY: The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, strategic initiatives that require effective resource management and cross-functional integration. This role drives projects from ideation through successful completion, navigating phase gates such as discovery and estimation, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals, adherence to budget and schedule, and maintenance of quality standards. The Senior PM  acts as a key contributor, applying project management best practices and effectively communicating with stakeholders. This individual thrives in a dynamic environment, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving, a knack for asking clarifying questions, and a talent for building collaborative relationships. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.  

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage complex, strategic projects, often involving virtual and multi-disciplinary teams.  

• Project Planning & Estimation: Develop detailed project plans, including goals, strategies, staffing, schedules, risk management, contingency plans, and resource allocation. Demonstrate proficiency in project estimation techniques to accurately forecast resource needs, project timelines, and budget requirements.  

• Project Execution & Coordination: Coordinate project tasks, ensuring alignment with the project plan and achievement of project goals. This includes effective resource planning, budget management, and proactive issue identification and resolution.  

• Change Management: Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget using established verification techniques, ensuring accurate and up-to-date project documentation.  

• Requirements Gathering & Documentation: Elicit, document, and manage stakeholder requirements, constraints, and assumptions to define clear project deliverables, utilizing various requirements-gathering techniques (e.g., planning sessions, brainstorming, focus groups).  

• Performance Monitoring & Control: Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, identify and quantify variances, implement corrective actions, and communicate progress to stakeholders.  

• Process Improvement: Contribute to the evaluation and improvement of project management processes, tools, and metrics, including participation in post-project retrospectives.  

• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, recognizing dependencies and fostering collaboration.  

• Team Collaboration: Facilitate team collaboration and contribute to a positive project environment.  

• Vendor Management: Assist in the preparation and presentation of statements of work and proposals for vendors and potential customers.  

• Resource Management: Manage project resources, including budget, forecast, and personnel, ensuring optimal utilization.  

• Mentoring & Guidance: Provide guidance and support to less experienced project team members.  

• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, contributing to timely resolution.  

• Communication: Adapt communication styles to suit the audience, demonstrating the ability to ask clarifying questions. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance and mentorship to junior project managers. 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:    

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or a related field.  

• Minimum of Five (5) years of proven experience leading complex and strategic projects.  

• Equivalent combination of education and experience. 

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:  

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or similar certification is highly desired. 

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Proven track record of successful project delivery within budget and schedule.  

• Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies and best practices. 

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.  

• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, PPM tools).    

• Experience with resource management, including labor models and time tracking.  

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.  

• Ability to pass a required background check. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or a related field. 

• Advanced degree in Business or Project Management.  

• Experience in education related industry. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states and D.C. 

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.  All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.   

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections.  Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. 
 

We anticipate the salary range to be $91,302.00 - $121,736.000. Eligible employees may receive a bonus.  This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors.  These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.