Cambium Learning Group
Senior Program Manager
Edtech.com's Summary
- Develop and document project scope, goals, deliverables, dependencies, plans, budgets, communication, schedules, and milestones with state education leadership.
- Identify risks and create mitigation strategies across multiple functional teams.
- Analyze and address system and process interdependencies, troubleshooting issues with stakeholders.
- Interpret client software requirements, document enhancement requests, and collaborate with software teams on implementation; conduct user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Assign tasks based on complexity and staff skills; manage subcontractors and vendors as needed.
- Lead post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and share best practices.
- Maintain and review quality standards; ensure compliance with established processes and proper documentation; implement process improvements, policies, procedures, and training.
- Conduct regular project meetings internally and externally; prepare and deliver progress reports.
- Participate in proposal development activities.
- Require a bachelor's degree, over 6 years of relevant program management experience, direct work with senior clients and government stakeholders, with PMP certification highly preferred; experience in large-scale assessment or SaaS environments is a plus.
Senior Program Manager Full Description
Cambium Learning® Group is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction. Using a research-based, personalized approach, Cambium Learning Group delivers SaaS resources and instructional products that engage students and support teachers in fun, positive, safe and scalable environments. These solutions are provided through Learning A-Z® (online differentiated instruction for elementary school reading, writing and science), ExploreLearning® (online interactive math and science simulations, a math fact fluency solution, and a K-2 science solution), Voyager Sopris Learning® (blended solutions that accelerate struggling learners to achieve in literacy and math and professional development for teachers), and VKidz Learning (online comprehensive homeschool education and programs for literacy and science). We believe that every student has unlimited potential, that teachers matter, and that data, instruction, and practice are the keys to success in the classroom and beyond.
Job Location: US, Remote. Must reside and work within the US.
Job Overview:
The Senior Program Manager serves as a strategic partner to state education agencies and cross-functional teams, driving the successful delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder programs. This role blends client leadership, operational execution, and technical alignment to ensure solutions are delivered effectively, meet client expectations, and adhere to high quality standards.
The ideal candidate brings exceptional program ownership, the ability to navigate ambiguity and risk, and a proven track record of guiding large-scale initiatives from planning through implementation while fostering collaboration across internal and external partners.
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.
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
6+ years relevant experience in a Program Management or related role required
Experience working directly with senior-level clients, government stakeholders, and educators required
Experience working in large-scale assessment or SaaS organization preferred
PMP certification highly preferred
To apply for this opportunity, simply click on the "Apply" button and submit a cover letter and resume.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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