Project Manager

Great Minds; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Minds is seeking a Project Manager to support the Enterprise PMO. You will coordinate multi-functional teams, ensure projects are planned, scheduled, and executed on time and within budget, following established processes.

The role is remote with flexible collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of cross-functional project experience, strong MS Office and Smartsheet skills, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working on cross-functional projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PPT) and SharePoint
• Effective analytical and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with project management principles and Smartsheet or similar software
• Sound organizational habits for goal setting, problem solving, deadlines, and record keeping
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Anticipate roadblocks and develop creative solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work both independently and collaboratively

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Smartsheet

Job description

Who We Are

Great Minds is a high-growth, mission-driven organization founded by educators in 2007. As a for-profit, Public Benefit Corporation, we believe all students deserve access to meaningful, challenging content—and all teachers deserve tools that are intuitive, effective, and built for the realities of today’s classrooms.

We develop high-quality, knowledge-rich math, science and ELA curricula grounded in research and designed in collaboration with educators. Our materials reflect real classroom needs and are built to drive lasting student outcomes.

We are committed to usability, coherence, and practical implementation—supporting teachers not just through curriculum, but with professional learning, purposeful technology, and responsive service that enable strong adoption and impact.

What We Build

Our products—Eureka Math and Eureka Math², Wit & Wisdom, Geodes, and the newly launched Arts & Letters ELA—are trusted by thousands of schools and districts nationwide.

• Eureka Math is the most widely used math curriculum in the U.S., and is focused on balancing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application.


• Wit & Wisdom and Arts & Letters ELA anchor our reading strategy with content-rich, grade-level instruction that integrates literature, history, and the arts, grounded in the science of reading. Geodes complements our reading suite with decodable texts that pair phonics with meaningful content to support early literacy.

These programs reflect a shared belief in high expectations, joyful rigor, and deep respect for educators and students.

Where We’re Headed

Great Minds is entering a new stage of growth and product maturity. We are focused on building more connected, customer-informed experiences across the full educator journey—from curriculum to professional learning to platform and support.

Our long-term vision is to become a true partner in impact—not just delivering curriculum, but supporting educators in achieving outcomes at scale.

Job Purpose

The Project Manager supports the Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) by ensuring that projects are planned, scheduled, and executed on time and within budget by following standard processes and procedures grounded in best practice for project management. The Project Manager, with limited supervision, coordinates multiple functional teams responsible for the creation, production, and delivery of curriculum and ancillary products.

This position is an exceptional opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who possesses a commitment to Great Minds’ organizational vision and who has experienced project management skills. While the work is remote and the ideal candidate will work well independently, this is a highly collaborative position, necessitating a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation.

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

Preferred

• Experience working with metrics to develop charts and graphs


• Experience working with curriculum content or educational publishing

Attributes

• 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

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Status

Full-time

Location

Remote

The expected base salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000, however the offered salarymay be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including, but not limited to location, work experience, skills and internal equity considerations. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives.

A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position.

New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.

Any communication to applicants relating to the Great Minds hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains greatminds.org or greatminds.recruitee.com. If in the course of the application or hiring process with Great Minds you are contacted through another domain, are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information, or you note any other suspicious activity, please contact [e-mail]

Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.