Savvas Learning Company
Senior Project Manager
K-12
Miro
Sigma
Edtech.com's Summary
Savvas Learning Company is hiring a Senior Project Manager. The Senior Project Manager leads and manages multiple complex projects throughout their life cycles, oversees cross-functional agile teams, and communicates project status, risks, and issues while employing project management best practices and tools to ensure successful delivery aligned with business objectives.
Highlights
- Lead project teams managing all activities within project life cycles.
- Communicate project/program status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
- Apply project management methodologies and best practices, especially agile.
- Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvement strategies.
- Interface with platform vendors and third-party organizations.
- Use project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Miro.
- Preferred 5+ years of technical agile project management experience.
- Strong leadership abilities and communication skills with the capability to influence without authority.
- Experience managing large, cross-functional agile teams and technical project rollout planning.
- Project management certifications preferred, e.g., PMP, ACP, CSM, SAFe.
Senior Project Manager Full Description
Senior Project Manager
Req #2127
United States
Job Description
Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.
Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today’s classrooms into active learning environments. By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student.
Our award-winning, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline, from evidence-based, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college and career readiness solutions — all designed to meet the needs of every learner.
We are seeking a talented and unique Project Manager to help us efficiently manage and deliver projects for technology, product, and business initiatives, in a high-growth environment. This role requires a talented project manager with the capability to handle the complete lifecycle of multiple, complex projects. Project managers have the opportunity to enable our delivery on projects, including, but not limited to, infrastructure build-outs, product feature releases, and strategic business objectives, while continually learning and growing through this highly visible role.
Responsibilities
- Lead project teams and manage all activities in a project life-cycle.
- Communicate project/program status, issues, and risks.
- Leverage project management methodologies and best practices.
- Identify process inefficiencies and strategies to improve.
- Identify and escalate risks and delays in an urgent and timely manner.
- Provide project leadership and direction to team members and stakeholders.
- Interface with platform vendors and third-party organizations.
- Utilize project management tools, such as Jira, Confluence, and Miro.
Requirements
- Preferred 5+ years of technical agile project management experience.
- Demonstrated experience in managing successful large, cross functional agile teams.
- Strong leadership skills; able to successfully influence without authority.
- Strong communication skills and a direct style.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize complicated projects.
- Ability to garner strong working relationships across multiple teams is a must.
- Strong curiosity to all things and a desire to problem solve.
- Ability to adapt to a fast growing and changing environment.
- Experience with technical project rollout planning and execution.
- Expertise leading and coaching teams using agile best practices.
- Project management certifications preferred (e.g., Six Sigma/Lean, PMP, PPM, ACP, CSPO, CSM, SAFe).
ABOUT SAVVAS
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to creating a work environment that promotes their growth, well-being, and success. We develop learning solutions that empower educators and improve student outcomes thanks to our team's passion, creativity, and dedication.
TOTAL REWARDS
We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees and their families. Our focus on employees is evident in our comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, which prioritizes what matters most to them.
Our competitive compensation package is designed to reward your success with a pay-for-performance model. This ensures that hard work and contributions are recognized and rewarded. With our 401(k) match and immediate vesting, employees can start securing their financial future without any delay.
Our benefits package is designed to promote a healthy work-life balance and overall well-being. Paid time off and holidays allow you to unplug, relax, and recharge fully. Starting on Day One, we offer comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, ensuring that health is a top priority without a financial burden.
At Savvas, we recognize the importance of emotional and mental well-being, both in our work environment and in our personal lives. That’s why we are committed to providing resources to support well-being.
Learn About our Benefits
Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Savvas Learning complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Savvas prohibits discrimination against individuals based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, and other protected group status. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Savvas Learning is an affirmative action employer and participates in E-Verify. Know Your Rights
Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Savvas Learning complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Savvas prohibits discrimination against individuals based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, and other protected group status. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Savvas Learning is an affirmative action employer and participates in E-Verify. Know Your Rights
Notice to California Applicants: Information collected and processed as part of your Savvas Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Savvas' California Applicant Privacy Notice.
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