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InStride is hiring a Sr. Technical Project Manager. This role involves leading the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex projects, coordinating across various teams like Product, Engineering, and Business Operations. It requires active mentorship of project managers and championing best practices in Agile methodologies to enhance team performance and project outcomes.

Highlights

Main responsibilities include leading complex software projects and fostering a collaborative delivery culture.
Requires proficiency in Jira, Confluence, AWS, Okta, and GSuite.
Compensation range is $120,000 - $140,000 USD.
Minimum 7 years of experience managing technical projects required.
In-depth knowledge of Agile philosophy and best practices is essential.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.
Industry certifications like PMP, PMI-ACP, or Scrum preferred.

Sr. Technical Project Manager Full Description

At InStride, people are our purpose.

We believe that investing in people is the most powerful way to drive success—for individuals and organizations alike.

As a public benefit corporation, we partner with leading employers to unlock opportunities for their employees, providing access to top-tier education programs that align with their employees’ career goals and the company’s business goals.

Our mission goes beyond skill-building; we're here to empower our partners’ employees to advance their careers, elevate their expertise, and achieve meaningful personal and professional growth.

No matter the team you’re on, our dedication to the success of our partners and their employees is what drives us. If you're passionate about making a difference and driving educational and professional advancement, InStride is the place for you.

To get a better feel for our culture, watch more here.

What we're looking for:

As a Sr. Technical Project Manager at InStride, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering complex, high-impact initiatives that directly advance our most strategic goals. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented leader who thrives in cross-functional environments and operates confidently within both Agile and traditional delivery models to achieve meaningful outcomes.

You’ll lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent projects across a diverse ecosystem of teams and stakeholders—including Product, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Security/IT, DevOps, and Business Operations—navigating interdependencies and shifting priorities with precision. Whether coordinating delivery timelines across systems teams or aligning on product roadmaps and infrastructure releases, you’ll ensure every initiative progresses with clarity, accountability, and measurable impact.

Beyond execution, you’ll play a key role in helping mentor project managers, fostering a collaborative quality of delivery culture, and championing best practices in Scrum and Kanban to enhance team health, predictability, and scalability. You’ll help shape not just what we deliver—but how we work and grow together as a team.

Skills we’d love to see you show off:

Technical Project Management & Execution: Confidently leads complex software projects from initiation through delivery by applying Scrum or Kanban methodologies, aligning execution with business and technical goals through strategic planning, milestone tracking, and clear documentation.
Agile Facilitation & Team Coordination: Skilled at facilitating Scrum ceremonies and driving Agile adoption across teams, promoting best practices that improve alignment, increase velocity, and support consistent, high-quality delivery.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication: Excels in building alignment and transparency across cross-functional teams through structured communication, collaborative planning, and clear stakeholder engagement.
Enterprise Tools Proficiency: Proficient in using tools such as Jira, Confluence, AWS, Okta, and GSuite to drive project tracking, maintain documentation, and enable seamless cross-team coordination.
Process Improvement & Change Management: Experienced in identifying process gaps and implementing scalable improvements that boost productivity, enhance delivery quality, and ensure prioritization aligns with strategic objectives while resolving blockers and mitigating risks.
Mentorship & Leadership in PMO: Demonstrates leadership in mentoring project managers and shaping PMO practices that elevate delivery standards, strengthen Agile maturity, and cultivate a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Who you are:

7+ years of experience managing technical projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environments, developing and executing project plans and delivery commitments
Bachelor’s or equivalent work experience required
Proven expertise in Agile philosophy, with the ability to lead teams in applying core principles
Hands-on experience leading multiple full lifecycle software implementations, from initiation through final acceptance
Comfortable working under tight timetables and in high-pressure situations
Proficient with enterprise level tools such as Jira, Confluence, GSuite, Okta, AWS
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues to diverse stakeholders
Proactively identifies risks and drives mitigation for smooth execution
Self-starter able to operate autonomously with a proactive mindset and strong ownership mentality
High emotional intelligence, adaptability to ambiguity, and a “no job to small” startup mindset
Comfortable presenting to cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership
Strong Scrum expertise with the ability to lead with best practices, provide process improvement recommendations, and track team performance through metrics such as velocity, burndown, and burnup charts
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience working with higher education institutions or consulting firms
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum, CAPM, or CSM) strongly preferred

How you will create impact:

Operate autonomously to lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent software projects, partnering with Engineering, Product Management, Quality Assurance, and other stakeholders to build and execute detailed, milestone-driven project plans.
Drive cross-team coordination by identifying and resolving dependencies, aligning roadmaps, and collaborating with team leaders to uphold delivery standards and ensure on-track, high-quality execution across all active initiatives.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies—including daily standups, backlog refinements, retrospectives, sprint planning, and sprint reviews—to drive alignment, maintain velocity, and support continuous improvement.
Partner closely with Engineering Managers to improve forecasting accuracy, track and interpret delivery metrics, and support team health through structured planning and ongoing learning.
Oversee release management processes, ensuring smooth deployments, production readiness, and cross-functional alignment to minimize disruption and risk.
Communicate project health with clarity and confidence, sharing updates on status, risks, issues, and mitigation strategies with stakeholders at all levels.
Model strong technical acumen by understanding engineering constraints, architecture tradeoffs, and delivery risks to enable sound planning and informed decision-making.
Advocate for delivery and engineering quality, maintaining high standards through proactive risk management, sprint discipline, and effective feedback loops.
Champion process improvements by identifying bottlenecks and implementing scalable, efficient solutions in partnership with cross-functional and IT leaders.
Mentor and support project managers, sharing knowledge, encouraging growth, and helping drive consistency in Scrum practices and PMO standards.
Contribute to a strong team culture, operating with an ownership mindset, accountability, and humility—while building strong partnerships with the broader PMO team to promote alignment, knowledge sharing, and consistent delivery practices.

Compensation

At InStride, final offer amounts are dependent on multiple factors including location, depth of experience, interview performance and equity with other team members.

We encourage you to talk with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits available for this role.

Compensation range:

$120,000—$140,000 USD

We are looking for someone who is not only technically skilled, but also enthusiastic about making a meaningful impact. If this description resonates with you, we're excited about the possibility of having you on our team. As a skills-driven employer, we encourage you to apply if there is a skill-fit, even in the absence of years of experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At InStride, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this role!

Benefits @ InStride

As an organization that champions investing in people, it’s critical we walk the talk. That’s why InStride employees are eligible to enroll in 2,800+ online certificate and degree programs through our Step Forward program. Unlike traditional tuition reimbursement programs, InStride covers your tuition upfront, regardless of your course of study, degree type, or school - eligible to employees starting Day 1.

This role is also eligible for the following benefits:

401(k) plan with company match
Flexible vacation policy
Paid family leave
Best-in-class health care benefits
And more!

InStride Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At InStride, we foster a culture of belonging, we support authenticity and intersectionality, and we embrace and appreciate our differences. We do this by building a diverse pipeline of talent and ensuring equitable access to opportunities, information and leadership. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let your recruiter know.

Policies & Disclosure

InStride recommends employees have their COVID vaccinations. InStride may require employees to have COVID vaccination before entering the office or attending any InStride-related even in the future. However, we do not require this at this time.

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About InStride

InStride is a human capital management company that helps organizations retain talent, upskill employees, and fill critical workforce roles through education programs. By breaking down barriers to learning, fostering career growth aligned with organizational goals, and simplifying program management, InStride delivers lasting impact. Partnering with forward-thinking companies like Labcorp, Adidas, and SSM Health, InStride drives meaningful social and business outcomes by providing access to life-changing education. Visit instride.com or follow InStride on LinkedIn for more information and up-to-date news.

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