Summit K12
Senior Project Manager
FERPA
Kanban
SaaS
Edtech.com's Summary
Summit K12 is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional K–12 education technology initiatives involving curriculum platforms, content, assessments, data integrations, and analytics. The role requires hands-on Agile project management using Jira to coordinate between product, engineering, data, QA, platform, and customer success teams, ensuring predictable delivery in a SaaS environment.
Highlights
- Lead end-to-end delivery of K–12 EdTech projects, managing scope, risks, and dependencies
- Apply Agile methodologies and manage Jira configurations for project execution and tracking
- Coordinate projects involving curriculum platforms, assessments, standards alignment, and K–12 data structures
- Serve as primary liaison across Product, Engineering, Data, QA, Platform, and Customer Success teams
- Eight or more years of project management experience with deep knowledge of K–12 education and SaaS platforms
- Advanced proficiency with Jira and Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, hybrid)
- Experience with K–12 data integrations, analytics, and curriculum standards mapping
- Preferred familiarity with FERPA, student data privacy, EdTech compliance, and multi-district implementations
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, 401(k), PTO, and wellness programs
- Reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer within the Product Management department
Senior Project Manager Full Description
Senior Project Manager
Department
Product Management
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Remote - USA
Workplace type
Fully remote
Reporting To
Chief Technology Officer
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (PM) with deep K–12 education domain expertise to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives involving curriculum platforms, content, assessments, data integrations, and analytics.
This role requires a hands-on delivery leader who is fluent in Agile methodologies, highly proficient in Jira, and capable of coordinating work across product, engineering, data, QA, platform, and customer success teams. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience with additional experience in K–12 education projects, understands K–12 data structures and personas, and can drive predictable delivery in a SaaS environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Delivery Management
- Own end-to-end delivery of K–12 EdTech projects, from initiation through release and post-launch validation
- Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, dependencies, and release schedules
- Manage scope, risks, issues, and dependencies across multiple teams and vendors
- Drive predictable execution and on-time delivery for complex, multi-stream initiatives
Agile & Jira Execution
- Apply Agile principles to support iterative delivery while maintaining delivery discipline
- Facilitate and support Agile ceremonies (planning, refinement, reviews, retrospectives)
- Own Jira project configuration, workflows, boards, and dashboards
- Ensure Epics, Stories, and Tasks are well-structured, prioritized, and execution-ready
- Track and report on delivery metrics (velocity, burndown, cycle time, blockers)
K–12 Domain-Specific Management
- Manage projects involving:
- Curriculum platforms and instructional content
- Assessments (standards-based)
- Standards alignment and curriculum mapping (state, district, national standards)
- K–12 personas (students, teachers, administrators, curriculum leaders)
- Third-party data integrations
- K–12 data structures (enrollments, rosters, grades, assessments, standards)
- Analytics and reporting initiatives (usage, outcomes, compliance, adoption)
- Ensure solutions align with real-world instructional workflows and district needs
- Translate academic and operational requirements into actionable delivery plans
Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Coordination
- Serve as the primary delivery liaison between Product, Engineering, Data, QA, Platform, and Customer Success
- Communicate project status, risks, and decisions clearly to stakeholders and leadership
- Coordinate customer-facing timelines, onboarding milestones, and go-live readiness
- Support change management and release communication efforts
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience managing large team projects.
- Prefer deep experience within K–12 EdTech
- Proven experience delivering SaaS-based curriculum, content, and assessment focused platforms
- Strong background in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, hybrid Agile)
- Advanced proficiency with Jira for project and delivery management
- Hands-on experience with K–12 data integration projects (APIs, data pipelines)
- Deep understanding of:
- K–12 data models and analytics
- Curriculum standards and mapping
- Assessment systems and reporting
- K–12 personas and stakeholder workflows
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with district, state, or multi-district implementations
- Familiarity with FERPA, student data privacy, and EdTech compliance considerations
- Experience coordinating platform, data, and analytics initiatives
- Background working in regulated or enterprise SaaS environments
- PMP, Agile, or Scrum certifications (nice to have, not required)
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- Projects are delivered predictably, with clear visibility and minimal surprises
- Cross-functional teams are aligned and unblocked
- Jira reflects reality and provides accurate execution insight
- K–12 stakeholders feel understood and supported
- Data, analytics, and curriculum initiatives launch with clarity and confidence
Benefits
Summit K12 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Highlights include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
- Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) program
- 10 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday annually
- Wellness resources and support programs
Summit K12 is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
About Summit K12
At Summit K12, we believe that every student can do well in school if instruction is tailored to their unique learning needs and they receive the encouragement to strive and achieve. Our learning programs provide teachers with the ability to differentiate instruction, monitor progress, and support learners in their journey toward success.
From English learners, multilingual students, bilingual students and dual language learners who are struggling to read or write, Summit K12’s online, standards-based supplemental curriculum will close gaps and ensure growth for all students.
From English learners, multilingual students, bilingual students and dual language learners who are struggling to read or write, Summit K12’s online, standards-based supplemental curriculum will close gaps and ensure growth for all students.
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