Program Manager

Paragon One; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Paragon One is seeking program managers who are passionate about education and career training. In this role, you will prepare and deliver sessions, coach students, and manage projects for partner companies to improve student success and satisfaction.

This contractor position offers flexible hours between 15 to 40 hours per week, making it suitable for individuals looking for a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in program management, project management, or management/strategy consulting.
• Personal access to reliable technology and a stable wifi connection.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver coaching sessions for students.
• Achieve high program completion rates and student satisfaction.
• Manage different projects for partner companies.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong project/program management

Strong team-building skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Flexibility/adaptability

Enthusiasm

Education

Completed a Bachelor's degree

MBA completed or in course

Tools

Zoom

Job description

We are looking for program managers with a passion for education and career training to improve students' success and experience on Paragon One remote externship programs. By preparing and delivering sessions, coaching, and helping students working on different projects for partner companies, we expect program managers to achieve a high program completion rate and student satisfaction.

Outcomes

• Achieve 80% completion rate for programs managed
• Achieve an avg rating of 9.0+ out of 10 on the sessions facilitated

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project/program management
• Strong team-building skills
• Attention to detail: Detail-oriented and organized
• Proactivity: Able to work independently and be a self-starter who takes initiative
• Flexibility/adaptability: Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions and copes effectively with complexity and change
• Enthusiasm: Exhibits passion and excitement over work and has a can-do attitude

Requirements

• Completed a Bachelor's degree (MBA completed or in the course is a plus)
• 3+ years of professional experience in program management, project management, or management/ strategy consulting
• Experience with video conferencing software like Zoom
• Personal access to reliable technology and a stable wifi connection

Additional Information

This is acontractor positionwith a flexible commitment between 15h-40h per week.