A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
Job Description:
Amplify is seeking an experienced project manager to provide support for the development of digital, print, and other physical products for new core math projects. The project manager will guide the project team through all phases of development of this new core math curriculum -- from R&D to design, content development, production, and through to product launch. A successful project manager will act as the steward of project goals, keeping the team aligned and ensuring delivery within the expected constraints. This position will create and track project plans, including scope, schedules, budgets, workflows, and resources. The project manager will own the processes of risk/issue management and decision/change management throughout the project lifecycle. This position will also have accountability for production-level schedules and manage external vendors, ensuring internal and external alignment in order to meet project goals.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Proactively manage all phases of product development, ensuring each phase is completed within established constraints
- Create and manage robust project plans throughout the project lifecycle, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, and quality
- Identify risks and issues and work with team to create response plans that meet project expectations
- Facilitate the processes of decision-making and change management to maintain team alignment and clear project goals
- Report regularly to project leadership on project status, issues, risks, and decisions
- Lead effective team collaboration meetings with team members at all levels of the organization with tact and diplomacy
- Support and advocate for project teams and ensure they are set up for success by creating realistic project plans
- Manage production vendors, including procurement (RFP/SOW creation), internal/external workflows, billing, and alignment to project landmarks
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- 5+ years of experience in a project management role managing complex, multi-year projects with annual budgets exceeding $1M
- Proven ability to successfully organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Proven written, oral, and presentation skills with the ability to present information clearly and enthusiastically
- Ability to travel as required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing 5+ cross-functional teams within a project lasting over 1 year
- 3+ years of project management experience in the content development or publishing industry
- PMP certification
What we offer:
Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The annualized gross salary range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Amplify is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.
If selected, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may also be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination or submit to enhanced background screening, including fingerprints.
