We're looking for a detail-oriented and solutions-driven Project Manager to support operational workflows, budget tracking, content operations, and cross-functional collaboration across K–12 learning programs.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Planning
Maintain program trackers, calendars, and dashboards across Teams, SharePoint, and Jira.
Track budgets, POs, and vendor spending; support monthly/quarterly forecasting and variance analysis.
Coordinate cross-functional workflows (Content, Product, Instructional Design, QA, and Support).
Data & Reporting
Build and maintain Excel-based trackers (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, conditional formatting) for delivery status, budget vs. actuals, and resource utilization.
Develop executive-ready reports and slides in PowerPoint; document SOPs in Word/SharePoint.
Atlassian (Jira) Administration
Create and manage projects, issue types, workflows, boards, filters, and dashboards.
Partner with teams to define epics/stories, acceptance criteria, and clear SLAs.
Ensure data hygiene and consistent tagging for accurate reporting.
Digital Content Management (K–12)
Support content lifecycle: intake, metadata application, versioning, QA readiness, and release notes.
Coordinate with SMEs/editors to ensure alignment with curriculum standards and accessibility guidelines.
Maintain content repositories and permissions in SharePoint/Teams (and/or LMS/CMS if applicable).
Communication & Stakeholder Management
Serve as a dependable point of contact for cross-team updates; run stand-ups, sprint rituals, and steering updates as needed.
Translate complex operational/data insights into clear, actionable communication.
Continuous Improvement
Identify operational bottlenecks and propose pragmatic process improvements.
Standardize templates, naming conventions, and reporting methods.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS, IF/IFS, text functions, charts, data validation).
Proficiency across Microsoft 365: Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word.
Numeracy and budget tracking experience (spend tracking, basic forecasting, variance analysis).
Strong English—both written and spoken—with the ability to produce crisp, executive-ready communication.
Exceptional communication skills: stakeholder management, meeting facilitation, status reports, and concise updates.
Semi-autonomous working style—able to own outcomes while being highly responsive to direction.
Solutions mindset—demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve operational problems quickly.
Atlassian & Content
Well-developed skills in Atlassian Jira (project setup, workflows, boards, dashboards, filters, JQL basics).
Digital content management experience—preferably in the K–12 education sector or a related learning/educational context.
Nice-to-Have (Preferred)
Experience with Confluence for knowledge base and SOPs.
Familiarity with LMS/CMS tools (e.g., Canvas, Moodle, Schoology) or content pipelines.
Understanding of curriculum standards, accessibility (WCAG), and content QA workflows.
Basic data visualization (Excel charts, Power BI fundamentals).
Exposure to Agile/Scrum ceremonies and concepts.
Vendor coordination and simple contract/PO administration.
Experience in EdTech or education publishing.