Director, Project Management

Director, Project Management 

College Board – Advanced Placement and Instruction 

Location: This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office).  

Type: This is a full-time position. 

About the Instructional Design Department 

The Instructional Design Department leads the creation and design of innovative educational content for the AP Program, focusing on developing new courses, teacher resources, and examination types to enhance educational experiences across various disciplines. 

About the Opportunity 

As the Director, Project Management within the Instructional Design Department, you will play a crucial role in setting strategic priorities, establishing robust project governance structures, and overseeing end-to-end project execution for new course developments and revisions. Beyond project management, you will lead the strategic alignment of project deliverables with AP's mission, drive process innovation, and enhance cross-functional collaboration across the AP Program, ensuring successful outcomes from initial concept to final implementation. This role requires a visionary and critical thinker who can elevate project standards, streamline processes, and deliver impactful results within the educational space. 

In this role, you will: 

• Project Leadership and Management (50%): 

• Co-lead the development of strategic project roadmaps for new and revised AP courses, aligning each project with overarching AP goals and long-term department objectives. 

• Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from conceptualization and scope definition to execution and delivery, ensuring seamless cross-functional integration and proactive risk mitigation. 

• Serve as a senior advisor to key stakeholders, providing strategic insights on project feasibility, go/no-go decisions, and long-term impact. 

• Facilitate key project milestones, such as kickoffs and strategic planning sessions, ensuring alignment and accountability across all project participants. 

• Coordinate with other project managers to align project timelines and dependencies across departments to facilitate on-time and on-spec project completions 

• Track and manage resource allocation and workload capacity across the department to help inform resource needs/gaps needed for the development of new courses/revision 

Strategic Process Optimization and Standardization (30%): 

• Spearhead the creation and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures, templates, and best practices across the PMO, driving efficiencies and setting a high bar for project management within the organization. 

• Implement advanced portfolio management practices to assess project impact, manage resources efficiently, and implement change control processes with fidelity 

Reporting and Documentation (20%): 

• Design and implement high-level dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide real-time insights into project health and strategic alignment to departmental goals. 

• Compile and present complex project data and recommendations to executive leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making and fostering transparency across the department. 

• Maintain an organized repository of project data, enabling historical analysis and continual improvement of project management practices. 

About You 

Qualifications and Skills: 

• 7+ years of progressive project management experience, with a proven track record of leading large-scale, strategic initiatives in an educational or instructional design context. 

• Skilled in using data visualization tools and techniques to present complex project data in a clear, actionable format for stakeholders at all levels. 

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically, managing end-to-end project deliverables and aligning them with organizational priorities. 

• Strong strategic acumen and leadership capabilities, with a history of influencing cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders. 

• Advanced proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices, including portfolio and resource management. 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree or PMP certification preferred. 

• Advanced skills in project management software and tools, with proficiency in Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, and other PMO software to drive efficiency and standardization across projects 

• Ability to travel up to 10% 

• Authorized to work in the United States 

About Our Process   

• Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled   

• While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks.   

About Our Benefits and Compensation 

College Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.  

The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $80,000 to $130,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.  

Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.  

Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:    

• A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and more 

• Recognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibility 

• A job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thrive 

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You can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process. 

About Our Culture  

Our community matters, and we strive to practice and improve our culture daily. Here are some headlines:  

• We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a year  

• We prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heard 

• We are a dynamic hybrid team, giving staff members the choice to either be fully remote or hybrid if they live close to a College Board office. Hybrid employees go into offices every Tuesday and Wednesday 

• We welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women’s Impact Network) 

• We value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goals 

• We know that our impact is strongest together. Our College Board Cares program offers all staff up to $1,000 annual match against partner non-profit organizations   

• We offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time 

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