Project Manager

Job Description

The Renaissance Project Manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, resourcing, implementing, and evaluating solution-based technology projects within schools as assigned by the Sr. Director of Project Management. Projects will include all aspects of the implementation including coordinating and scheduling work between schools and Renaissance. Examples of responsibilities include capacity-building implementation support for customers using Renaissance software products, data review, and guiding users to proficiency in the integration of the technology with instruction. The Project Manager will also assist the team with additional project tasks and implementation services.

In this role, you will:

• Represent the team on cross-functional projects
• Document the project (including specifications, reviews, decisions, changes) and work with multiple stakeholders to make and meet milestones
• Create implementation goals and project plans while working with internal and external groups
• Manage the project to ensure that large-scale or quick turn-around projects and programs stay on track to meet established goals
• Communicate with all stakeholders to keep them informed and moving in a unified direction
• Define project metrics and conduct ongoing data collection and analysis for reporting
• Plan and schedule ongoing coaching and mentoring to leverage teachers’ instructional potential
• Research and identify potential solutions to address challenges or barriers to success for assigned projects
• Assemble resources (including assets and people) as needed on cross-functional teams and projects
• Establish and follow strong procedures and processes for project development that affects multiple groups
• Plan, schedule, and implement new objectives and sub-projects as required
• Follow through in implementing plans and proactively suggest modifications as needed
• Oversee Professional Development toward best practices of technology-based learning in a variety of settings including classrooms, labs, centers, and home to school programs for a variety of learner populations
• Collaborate in the development, creation, and implementation of additional professional services as identified by customer needs
• Complete additional assigned tasks on a timely basis

Qualifications

• BS/BA required; Master’s degree in education preferred
• 2+ years of experience in managing educational projects
• Demonstrated ability to successfully roll-out projects and process changes
• Successful experiences with large scale literacy or assessment programs
• Project management experience and related course-work preferred
• Ability to lead without direct authority and with minimal guidance in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects
• Expertise in standardized implementation and documentation processes
• Knowledge of adult learning theory
• Ability to effectively teach and coach adults
• Effective presentation and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Technology literacy: Using computers (either PC or MAC), mobile devices, Smartboards, projectors, standard Microsoft Production Suite Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Internet and e-mail usage
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff and external customer base
• Able to work in a well-organized and structured way within a deadline driven environment
• Excellent negotiating and conflict resolution skills
• English language proficiency

Bonus points for:

• Experience in the creation, organization, and delivery of multiple forms of professional development
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus

Benefits:

· Medical, dental, vision including Health Savings Accounts

· 401(K)

· Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement

· Parental Leave – 20 weeks total, 14 weeks paid

· Vacation Time Off

· 12 Holidays and 2 Volunteer Days

· Commuter benefits

· Wellness Incentives

At Renaissance our mission is: “To accelerate learning for all children and adults of all ability levels and ethnic and social backgrounds, worldwide.”

Many of us choose to work at Renaissance because we are driven by this mission. Inherent in a mission that strives to serve “all children and adults” who represent “all ability levelsand backgrounds,” is the need to recognize the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in our culture, in our work, and in our products.

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Additional Information

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