Program Manager, Product Operations

At Curriculum Associates (CA), we believe a diverse team leads to diversity in thinking, making our products better for teachers and students. If you read this job description, feel energized by what you see here, and believe you could bring passion and commitment to the role, but you aren’t sure you meet every qualification, please apply! Above all, we are looking for the right person!

The Program Manager, Product Operations, oversees the achievement of larger organizational goals. The ideal candidate will coordinate efforts among different projects without directly managing any one of them. Instead, they lead the overall program with strong attention to strategy, implementation, and delegation. 

The impact you'll have:

• Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives.  

• Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are met.  

• Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.  

• Manage program and project teams for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives.  

• Daily program management throughout the program life cycle.  

• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks.  

• Report on program performance to management and stakeholders.  

• Resolve program scope issues.  

• Liaise with the sales, marketing partner success, enablement and other teams to ensure alignment of strategy and timelines. 

Who we're looking for:

• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.  

• Proven ability to work positively with a range of individuals from different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner.  

• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods. 

• Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles.  

• Excellent communication skills.  

• Excellent problem-solving ability.  

• Demonstrated ability to see the bigger picture and sell the vision. 

• Proven understanding of how different projects interlink and overlap.  

• Ability to take initiative and work independently.  

• Action-oriented and deadline-driven.  

• Comfortable proposing and implementing creative ideas and solutions. 

• At least 6 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.  
• Demonstrated success working with assessment, research, and psychometrics teams on education products or services preferred.

Travel: 4-6 times per year.   

Benefits and Pay Range:
Pay Range – This role’s range is $69,250. - $118,250. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each case. This role is also eligible to participate in the company bonus plan. The Company recognizes that minimum wage varies by location and will ensure all compensation decisions comply with applicable state and local laws.
 

Benefits – Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan and receive an employer match. Employees have access to a flexible vacation and sick policy in addition to twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's, as well as a number of additional perks and benefits.

Application deadline: February 3, 2025. This is subject to close earlier if there is a high volume of applicants or a qualified hire is made.