Technical Project Manager II

Cambium Learning Group; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational technology organization is searching for a Technical Project Manager II to drive technology projects ensuring alignment with business goals. In this role, you will be responsible for managing project lifecycles, enhancing team efficiency, and proactively communicating with clients. The ideal candidate has solid experience with SQL and project management methodologies. Join us remotely and contribute to shaping the education technology landscape.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Home office reimbursement

Health insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience related to the role.
• Experience in software development methodologies including Agile.
• Strong documentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of technology projects.
• Ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Maintain proactive client communications and status reporting.

Skills

SQL

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Bitbucket

Octopus

Job description

Job Overview

The Technical Project Manager II is a highly motivated person with the ability to drive technology projects through their life-cycle, ensuring technical solutions are sound and aligned to business goals. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of projects through all stages of the implementation process. The Technical Project Manager II is a professional who can anticipate and resolve any problems, bottlenecks, or scheduling conflicts. We seek a sound communicator who can link developers and business units to ensure high levels of quality and timelines of projects' implementations and someone who can write SQL queries fluently.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of our teams through proper troubleshooting and prioritization methods as well as coordination and communication between the clients and the internal team.
• Ensure high-quality customer service and address and maintain frequent and proactive contact with the clients.
• Bridging need from client requirements with solution to meet the need.
• Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously, with an inherent ability to work well under tight timelines and have strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Develop requirements, budgets, and schedules for the software development projects.
• Facilitate requirements meetings, including the peer review sessions, and status meetings with clients and project team.
• Establish milestones, anticipates issues, and monitors adherence to project scope, requirements and design documents, schedules, and to the CSSC software development process.
• Assume day-to-day responsibility for ensuring that the project is completed on time and within budget, and that all deliverables are of the highest quality.
• Work closely with the CSSC Technical Project Management team to share best practices, help resolve project issues, and ensure that staff is properly allocated to tasks by considering staff’s skills and interests, and the project’s needs.
• Maintain client relations and communications including status reporting and informal conversations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience or Master’s degree in a related field and 1+ years of experience
• Experience in applying best practices in software development lifecycle, including waterfall and Agile software methodologies, web-based infrastructure, and data-driven systems.
• Strong analytical skills, and demonstrated aptitude to learn SQL are highly desired.
• Proven ability to understand technical concepts, including data relationships and software configuration.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills, strong team-oriented attitude, and a proactive and detail-oriented nature.
• Familiarity with software such as Jira, Confluence, TeamCity, Git, Bitbucket, and Octopus is desired.

Why Work With Us?

When you work with Cambium Assessment, you’ll be helping to design and build inspiring solutions that make a real impact on the online testing industry, as well as the educators and students we support.

• Our systems are highly scaled and mission critical serving over a third of all students in grades 3-8 in the United States.
• Our web applications are highly interactive and universally accessible.
• Our machine scoring methods are driven by artificial intelligence allowing computers to perform such complex operations as grading essays with more accuracy than humans.
• Our processes use intensive algorithmic computing allowing a customized experience for each student as the exam adapts real-time based upon answers given.

In the 2024 school year, we delivered more than 126 million online tests, and successfully supported peak testing volumes exceeding 1.5 million simultaneous test takers. We have the most advanced features of any online testing system, and we continue to push boundaries to improve student performance measurement and enabling educators with actionable insights to drive better overall educational outcomes for our students. To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit www.cambiumassessment.com.

Remote 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.