Remote Science Project Delivery Lead

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor team

Collaborative environment

Advanced PM tools access

Continuous improvement focus

Vendor management involvement

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Project Management Lead, Science to shape the delivery framework for science-related projects. The role coordinates across content and software teams, aligning curriculum development with technical implementation and manufacturing workflows, while guiding capacity planning and risk management.

The position is remote for US-based candidates, offering a compensation range of $110,000–$130,000 annually and opportunities to mentor a growing PM team within a collaborative

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in project management or operations, preferably in EdTech, publishing, or SaaS environments.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing 3–5 direct reports.
• Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies, with the ability to integrate both.
• Proficient in Jira, Smartsheet and Notion as core PM tools.
• Strong strategic communication skills, capable of synthesizing complex project risks into clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Architect the delivery framework by designing and implementing operating rhythms and standards
• Direct project delivery by overseeing schedules, dependency maps, and resource plans
• Bridge the content and software teams to ensure synchronization between curriculum writers and software engineers
• Manage team capacity and planning, addressing burnout and resource allocation proactively
• Drive risk management and issue resolution, acting as the escalation point for project blockers
• Monitor operational budgets to ensure projects stay within financial parameters
• Optimize the print‑to‑digital pipeline for seamless transitions from creative to manufacturing

Skills

Leadership

Agile/Scrum

Waterfall

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Notion

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Project Management Lead, Science to shape the delivery framework for science-related projects. The role coordinates across content and software teams, aligning curriculum development with technical implementation and manufacturing workflows, while guiding capacity planning and risk management.

The position is remote for US-based candidates, offering a compensation range of $110,000–$130,000 annually and opportunities to mentor a growing PM team within a collaborative