Senior Manager of Program Operations

Ensemble Learning; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive non-profit organization is seeking a Senior Manager of Program Operations to oversee program contracts and project execution across multiple US time zones. The ideal candidate will manage various-sized projects, ensuring quality deliverables and project documentation. This position offers a competitive salary and focuses on professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance stipend

Discretionary time off policy

403(b) retirement plan with match

Qualifications

• 7 years of project management experience required.
• 5 years managing multi-site projects preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling for the Managing Director of Programming.
• Oversee a portfolio of diverse projects nationwide.
• Maintain project documentation and logistics.

Skills

Project management experience

Multi-site project management

Change implementation

CRM maintenance

Communication

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

Position Summary

Position Summary: Reporting to the Vice President of Research and Operations, the Senior Manager of Program Operations will be responsible for managing Ensemble Learning’s contracts from start to finish, ensuring deliverables are met and quality is maintained. The Senior Manager of Program Operations will work closely with the programming and operations teams to ensure projects of any size (from national, multi-state projects to smaller, single district projects) are executed well and with clarity.

COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with experience between $100,000 to $120,000 per year + generous benefits.

LOCATION: This role is Remote working across the 4 US time zones. You can expect to travel up to 40% of the time, including company-wide gatherings twice per year for 3-5 days at a time.

Candidate Profile

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

• 7 years of project management experience
• 5 years of experience managing multi-site, multi-stakeholder, long-term projects
• 5 years of experience implementing change at scale
• Experience using and maintaining CRM records
• (preferred) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent

CRITICAL PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES

• Meticulous record keeping including, but not limited to, project plans and meeting notes
• Ability to influence and motivate a diverse team
• Ability to coordinate and communicate with multiple stakeholders with different objectives
• Clear and direct written and oral communication

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Managing Director of Programming’s scheduling and calendar (25%)
• Manage a portfolio of projects of various size and duration nationwide (75%)
• Manage site logistics for programming visits; coordinating with schools, internal team, and vendors
• Maintain project documentation and records
• Coordinate across internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure deliverables are met on time and with quality
• Ensure faithful contract execution
• Work closely with the growth and programming teams to ensure contracts are clearly defined and aligned

OTHER PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Low-ego style
• Collaborative mindset
• Can-do attitude towards new and challenging tasks
• High commitment to the mission
• A sense of innovation and creativity

About the Organization

Ensemble Learning is a non-profit organization that provides professional learning, leadership coaching, instructional coaching, and strategic planning support to schools and districts across the nation focused on creating a better learning experience for ML students. We have a strong lens towards equity which includes addressing both instructional needs and school/classroom culture. Ensemble Learning has eleven employees.

Ensemble Learning has been in operation since 2016. During that time, we have served nearly 200 schools and districts across the nation reaching over 100,000 students and have earned 2 multi-million dollar US Department of Education federal contracts to support teachers and school leaders to transform their instruction and improve school and classroom culture. Currently, Ensemble Learning works with traditional public school districts, public charter schools and charter management organizations, and like-minded nonprofit organizations across the country, with most work in California, Texas, and Colorado.

Benefits Overview

Health Insurance Each employee at Ensemble Learning receives a $1,500 monthly stipend to cover their medical, dental, and vision insurance selections with the option to cover spouses and families. Any remaining balance after the allowance is taken from your pre-taxed paycheck. Ensemble also offers short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as life insurance.

Discretionary Time Off Rather than setting a specific number of days off, we’ve chosen a policy that puts responsibility for both time on and time off in the hands of our employees, trusting employees to make decisions that best meet both organizational goals and personal needs.

Holidays and Sick Time Ensemble offers 10 paid holidays plus the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day to all employees. Employees also receive 12 sick days for personal illness and injury.

Retirement Savings Ensemble Learning offers a 403(b) plan to all full time employees and matches employee contributions up to 5% of their salary beginning the first full pay period after your start date.

And More!

First and Final Offer Policy

Research shows that salary negotiations often only benefit a small segment of the population and can lead to inequities in pay. With that, Ensemble Learning employs a “first and final” policy with regards to employment and salary offers. When extending job offers, they will be based on a thorough review of your qualifications and experience, also accounting for the market for similar positions in your location. Salary ranges are posted for each position and an offer will fall within that range.