Sr. Project Manager

worldstrides; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work options

Paid time off

Travel opportunities

Job summary

WorldStrides is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead strategic projects from initiation to implementation. You will be part of a small cross-functional team, collaborating with business partners to identify opportunities and deliver solutions using project management best practices.

You will work directly with executive stakeholders and project teams to deliver results, ensuring effective governance, documentation, and timely status communications across all program levels.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Project/Program Management experience and methodologies.
• Familiar with the Agile framework.
• Demonstrated Lean mindset and ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to act as a change agent and motivate teams.
• Strong ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, execute, and govern projects to maximize business benefit.
• Develop and manage project schedules, resources, risks, and issues with regular updates.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders and executive teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop detailed project plans and ensure stakeholders understand scope and approach.

Skills

Agile

Lean

Change agent

Cross-functional

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

B.S. or B.A

Job description

WorldStrides is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead strategic projects. The Project Manager will be responsible for the planning and coordination of strategic projects from initiation through implementation. This person will be an integral part of a small cross-functional project team and will collaborate with business partners to identify opportunities, coordinate to execute objectives, and deliver solutions leveraging project management best practices. The successful candidate will work directly with executive level stakeholders and project teams to deliver results.

Primary Duties:

• Project Prioritization, Execution and Governance
  • Develop and manage project schedules, resources, risk and issues to ensure maximum business benefit is maintained as well as providing regular project status updates
  • Work with cross functional stakeholders across the business, such as other Project Managers, Subject Matter Experts, Senior Leadership and the Executive Team to ensure quality and timely delivery of projects
  • Leverage strong project management background and understanding of tasks required to deliver various projects and initiatives
  • Articulate business concepts and business details, as well as possess a working understanding of the inter-dependencies between project tasks
  • Develop detailed project plans and ensure the scope and approach are fully understood by all stakeholders
• Project Documentation
  • Identify and track key project milestones and measurement reporting (baselining, critical path)
  • Monitor and communicate the progress of project delivery and ensure timely and effective communication of project status in terms of cost, forecast, schedule and assessment of risks/issues
• Standard Department Member Responsibilities:
  • Support company policies and management decisions with a sense of urgency and professionalism
  • Seek out and participate in internal and external programs that facilitate personal and professional growth
  • Foster communication within the department, with other departments and with management

Work Perks:

• Fun & driven environment.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance, FSA healthcare, FSA dependent care, HAS with employer contribution, and generous 401k match.
• 10 paid floating corporate holidays, 1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO days to start – accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.
• Tuition reimbursement up to five thousand, two hundred fifty dollars annually or one thousand dollars towards professional certification annually.
• Opportunities for paid and discounted travel.
• Flexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and virtual office opportunities.
• Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
• Fitness Center and café onsite at select locations.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental, Caregiver, and Disability leave.
• Team Member Discount Program

WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed toeducate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides`is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Qualifications and Experience:

• B.S. or B.A
• 5-7 years of Project/Program Management experience and methodologies
• Familiar with the Agile framework
• Demonstrated experience of a Lean mindset
• Heightened sense of urgency and resolve; act as a change agent
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and report multiple initiatives concurrently
• Demonstrated experience with complex projects for a large global organization
• A motivational style that inspires others to achieve great things and aggressive objectives
• Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization
• Passion to create a sustainable and equitable world for team members, customers and our communities
• Passion for education and our mission of enabling students to discover the world and themselves

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Project Management Certification
• SAFe 5/6 Certification(s) (Agilist, Lean Portfolio Manager, Practice Consultant- SPCs)
• Experience in the education industry, K12 or Higher Ed