Technical Project Manager

Cambium Learning Group; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Technical Project Manager to lead dynamic software teams in the educational technology sector. In this role, you will manage agile processes, prioritize objectives, and ensure successful project delivery. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, utilizing tools like Jira and Confluence to streamline workflows. The company promotes a Remote First work environment, allowing for a flexible balance between professional and personal life. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to making a positive impact on learners and educators while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Home Office Setup Reimbursement

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing cross-functional software teams in educational technology.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as scrum master and manage Jira ticket processes for project execution.
• Communicate project status and collaborate with stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Scrum Master

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Relationship Building

Negotiation Skills

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Sciences

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager who is passionate about joining a team dedicated to making a difference in the life of learners and educators. You will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment and work with software engineers and cross-functional teams to design, build and roll-out products that deliver the company’s vision and strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the agile scrum master of teams as assigned for each Program Increment.
• Manage, prioritize, and execute on accepted objectives through Jira tickets and cross-functional communication with student and educator team members.
• Manage the Jira ticket process in each sprint. Actively refine the tickets in close collaboration with team members, including editing descriptions, definition of done, and correct tagging.
• Run refinement, sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives as needed by the team.
• Understand and communicate technical constraints or dependencies and how these may affect objectives.
• Communicate out decisions on determining the priorities, engaging all relevant stakeholders.
• Be flexible and agile in the changing requirements of new development.
• Create, maintain, and communicate project status and schedule from initiation to release.
• Lead the team to define, scope and estimate deliverables using Jira.
• Contribute to the documentation in Confluence of meetings, decision logs, definitions, etc.
• Understand the milestones of the project and deliver on schedule.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress and milestones.
• Act as mediator between team members and with external stakeholders when resource conflicts arise.
• Determine need and assist in managing external consultants and contractors (as needed).
• Collaborate with other Project Managers to align projects with best practices when appropriate.

Job Requirements:

• Proven working experience managing engineering teams, preferably in the educational technology market.
• A minimum of 5+ years experience managing cross-functional software teams.
• Experience managing software and/or web-based projects throughout the development lifecycle and an aptitude for understanding technical concepts.
• Familiarity and experience with project management tools and best practices - including Scrum/Agile Methodologies.
• Experience using issue tracking tools (especially JIRA) to manage and schedule development tasks.
• Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization. Ability to work collaboratively with peers and executives across functions, facilitation experience.
• Excellent relationship building and negotiating skills. Highly developed listening skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and solid technical background with understanding of software development and web technologies.
• Experience with the K-12 domain preferred.
• A Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree, or equivalent experience.

To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit https://www.lexialearning.com/.

Remote First Work Environment

Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively, inclusively and for greater positive impact, regardless of our individual locations.

If you will be working remotely, either occasionally or on a permanent basis, you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in video-based interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on, as part of their role.

As part of our Remote-First benefits, Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).

We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. You may request an accommodation during the recruiting process with your Talent Acquisition team member.