Senior Project Manager, Technology

Job Title

Senior Project Manager, Technology

Job Description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The Senior Project Manager, Technology leads medium to large scale projects that involve processes across multiple business functions, implementation of vendor services or other complexities. The incumbent will drive the definition of project objectives/scope and will manage all aspects of project management to deliver business value.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive definition of project objectives and scope.
• Manage medium to large projects and project teams to meet business objectives
• Define and manage the project schedule, tasks, and resource requirements
• Lead project team in the creation of project deliverables
• Direct the team in the resolution of issues and mitigation of risks
• Communicate project progress and status to business/technology stakeholders
• Liaison between technology and business stakeholders
• Monitor metrics-based project results
• Participate in definition and implementation of team process improvements
• Promote continual improvement and learning within the team and lead by example.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A/B.S), Information Systems or Information Technology       
• 5+ Years Experience in managing technology & operational projects
• Experience managing software development project
• Ability to take initiative and facilitate solutions to business problems
• Must be detailed oriented and have strong analytical skills
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills
• Must have strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or similar Google products
• Proficiency in Project Management software, such as MS Project
• Knowledge of agile methodology
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PMI Project Management Professional Certification or MS in Project Management
• Agile Certification
• Experience working in the Higher Education industry
• Ability to work evenings/weekends as necessary
  
  

We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Including

Remote work providing flexible work/life balance

Comprehensive Retirement Package including 401K company match and two pension programs

Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members

Competitive health benefits and new hire eligibility starts day-1 of employment

Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities

And so much more!

This position is a Salary Grade B: $64,000 to $202,600

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

Business Systems Operations & Support

Business Unit

00079 Kaplan Professional

At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible. And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employees’ diverse range of perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and surpassing the needs of our students in today's global marketplace. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our capacity to effectively serve our customers and communities. Learn more about our culture here.