Project Manager

Project Manager

Project Management Team/Publishing Services Dept

The Project Manager manages projects from planning through delivery, liaising between project members, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure that deliverables, requirements, schedules, costs, and meeting plans are communicated effectively. This is a client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• People, service, and culture-first approach to leadership
• Develop comprehensive project plans that include timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure adherence to project schedules and deadlines.
• Collaborate with clients, production team, consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
• Foster strong relationships and communication channels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement quality control processes to ensure the highest standard of educational materials.
• Conduct regular reviews and feedback sessions to improve project deliverables.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost efficiency.
• Allocate and manage project resources effectively to optimize productivity and minimize delays.
• Identify project risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Address and resolve unexpected issues and challenges that may arise during the project lifecycle.
• Generate regular project status reports and present updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed project documentation for future reference and process improvement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven experience in project management; educational publishing PM experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of processes and workflows.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Minimum of three years of experience using SmartSheet or similar project management tools 
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Status
This is a full-time, remote position. 

What We Offer

• Salary starting at $70K annually, depending on experience
• 100% remote work with flexible scheduling
• Health benefits (99% company paid for employee/50% for dependents)
• Retirement plan with company match
• Life insurance (no employee cost)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Up to 12 office closings per year
• High potential to evolve into a leadership role
• A chance to help shape the future of a company that’s growing with intention