Senior Program Manager

Learning A-Z • Full-time • Remote (Remote from United States of America) • 3w ago

Fast Facts

Cambium Learning Group is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead operations for a statewide assessment program, overseeing the development of program publications, training materials, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, all while working fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities: Manage the development of program publications, allocate resources effectively, collaborate with stakeholders, oversee quality standards, and conduct project meetings and progress reports.

Skills: Program management experience, familiarity with large-scale assessments, ability to work with senior-level clients and government stakeholders, and understanding of compliance requirements.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, 6+ years of experience in program management, PMP or SCRUM certification preferred, and editorial experience desired.

Location: Fully remote; candidates must reside and work within the United States.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $90,000 - $120,000.

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: Fully remote. Candidates must reside and work within the United States.

Job Overview:

The Senior Program Manager in this role will serve as the Operations lead for a statewide assessment program, specifically overseeing the design of new, or annual updates to, various program publications, the program website, and program training materials. The Senior Program Manager will coordinate with cross functional teams to manage schedules and mitigate risks, ensuring adherence to contract specifications, change management protocols, and budgets.

Job Responsibilities:

Drives activities associated with the development of new or annual updates to manuals, publications, and other district-facing deliverables.
Collaborates closely with the Operations Director to analyze schedule and scope to adequately allocate resources.
Works with state education department lead to set annual goals and deliverable timelines.
Works with cross-team/cross-organization resources to ensure accuracy of information.
Assign tasks and responsibilities to appropriate team members depending on the complexity of the task and skillset of staff; manages the work of subcontractors or other vendors as appropriate.
Conduct post-implementation meetings to identify and document successful and unsuccessful project elements; ensure the application of lessons learned and shared 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.
Conduct regular internal and external project meetings; develop and deliver progress reports.
Participates in proposal development activities.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required;
6+ years of relevant experience in program management or a related role is required.
PMP, SCRUM or other certification preferred.
Experience working in large-scale assessments desired.
Experience working directly with senior-level clients, government stakeholders, and educators required.
Understanding of document accessibility and compliance requirements is preferred.
Editorial experience desired.
Experience with a learning management system (LMS), and development of training modules desired.
Travel 4-5 times annually for client meetings and/or conferences required.

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