Project Manager

Great Minds is a mission-driven organization that develops research-based, knowledge-rich curriculum and educational tools for schools and teachers. The Project Manager supports the Enterprise Project Management Office by planning, scheduling, documenting, and coordinating multiple cross-functional curriculum and ancillary product projects to ensure timely and budget-conscious execution.

Responsibilities:

• Implement established Great Minds processes and procedures in alignment with industry best practices for project management across multiple projects
• Create, update, and manage all required project documentation
• Collaborate with stakeholders from multiple teams to define and document project scope and requirements through an iterative process
• Work with teams to determine resources needed to accomplish project goals within negotiated project timeline
• Create and maintain detailed project plans and schedules in Smartsheet with dependencies
• Anticipate, document, manage project risks, and develop risk mitigation strategies
• Manages change, including documentation of required scope changes and negotiating time adjustments as needed
• Monitors costs against the project budget and reports on variance to stakeholders
• Cultivates strong working relationships with cross-functional professionals throughout the organization
• Other project support as needed

Requirements:

• 3+ years working on cross-functional projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PPT), Microsoft SharePoint, or other similar collaboration software
• Effective analytical and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with project management principles and, ideally, Smartsheet or similar project management software
• Sound organizational habits, necessary for successful goal setting, collaborative problem solving, deadline execution, and record keeping
• Ability to manage activities for multiple projects simultaneously
• Anticipate project roadblocks and develop creative solutions both within and across project to meet goals
• Ability to make solutions-oriented decisions through flexible thinking in an ambiguous, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Demonstrates personal accountability, urgency, and persistence in completing high-quality work
• Promotes a supportive environment across departments
• Maintains a positive, professional attitude under tight timelines and with multiple competing priorities
• Successful working independently and collaboratively
• Ability to remain flexible in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
• Receptive to feedback with a focus on reflective practice
• Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement
• Willingness to bring a proactive problem-solving orientation to every task
• Passion for and commitment to the importance of high-quality, knowledge-rich curriculum
• Deep belief that every child is capable of greatness
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience working with metrics to develop charts and graphs
• Experience working with curriculum content or educational publishing