Project Manager

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!

Curriculum Associates is seeking a Project Manager to join our team! The Project Manager is responsible for the planning and oversight of projects to ensure they are completed on schedule and within budget. Project Managers plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep stakeholders informed throughout the development process.

The impact you'll have:

• Determine and define project scope and objectives.

• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources effectively and efficiently.

• Prepare project budget based on scope of work and resource requirements.

• Track project costs in order to meet budget.

• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan.

• Provide project status updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders.

• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.

• Utilize project management best practices, techniques, and standards throughout project execution, including the development and maintenance of required project artifacts.

• Monitor project performance and make adjustments as needed; identify areas for future improvement.

• Project experience working with Production, Design, and/or art creation teams a plus.  

Who we're looking for:

• Proven ability to solve problems creatively.

• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.

• Excellent analytical skills.

• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.

• Ability to delegate effectively.

• Proven leadership skills.

• Cost and risk management skills.

• Proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.  

Benefits and Pay Range:
Pay Range – This role’s range is $60,750. - $99,750. 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: September 23, 2024. This is subject to close earlier if there is a high volume of applicants or a qualified hire is made.

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