Project Manager, Professional Development (Remote)

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Teaching Strategies is an innovative edtech organization focused on connecting teachers, children, and families. As front runners in the early childhood education market, we build dynamic, top-quality digital products that integrate all of the essential elements of a high-quality solution: curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family engagement. We are building a team of results-oriented individuals who will thrive in a collaborative, work-hard/play-hard culture. We pride ourselves on the impact we have on the early childhood field through supporting teachers who are doing the most important work there is, teaching children to become creative, confident thinkers.
Position Overview

The Project Manager, Professional Development, will drive the project planning needs of the Teaching Strategies PD Offering, including in program PD, the PD Teacher Membership, the PD Teacher Membership Plus, and the PD Coach Membership, and will partner with the PD content delivery team to guide the successful delivery of cross-functional projects. This role has the overall responsibility for the successful initiation, coordination, execution, monitoring, and closure of assigned projects for all of the PD teams. This position is the bridge between all aspects of Professional Development delivery ensuring collaboration and on time quality execution.


Specific Roles & Responsibilities:


  • Oversee the project planning and successful cross-functional execution of PD Delivery initiatives ensuring smooth and effective workflows and meeting established deadlines
  • Work closely with the PD Leaders to develop project timelines and production calendars based on the product roadmap and PI planning
  • Work closely with all PD Leaders to develop and maintain processes to ensure consistent programming operations
  • Manage information and distribute meeting notes with actionable items
  • Stay close to incoming RFPs and triage new PD requests considered for inclusion in official responses based on product roadmap commitments and PI planning.
  • Organize and distribute data to inform PD Priorities
  • Collaborate and interface with various team members on the Professional Development team and throughout the company to define unique scope, goals, and deliverables of project
  • Facilitate strong communication within the team; work with sub-team leads to identify and delegate tasks to appropriate team members and ensure all tasks are successfully completed
  • Ensure a robust process of notification, documentation, and escalation is in place to report on both successes and risks along the lifecycle of projects
  • Develop new and innovative ways to delegate, track, and report on projects
  • Work in support of building a culture of growth, satisfaction, high performance, and positive relations for all project teams
  • Develop strong, cross-departmental working relationships
  • Challenge the status quo, champion new initiatives, and act as a catalyst for change that drives continuous improvement in business performance and project management
Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with all of Teaching Strategies' solutions
  • 2 years of related project management experience
  • Experience with Asana or a similar project management software
  • Proven administrative and organizational skills
  • Proven skill in Project Management and ability to multi- task on a variety of projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Inspires a shared vision
  • Possess a strong ability to translate chaotic information into plan of action
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to partner and communicate effectively across different business teams and levels
  • Ability to delegate tasks
  • Excellent time management skills, punctual, and a strong ability to prioritize with a strong attention to detail
  • Adaptable, committed, aware, and drives the Teaching Strategies mission
  • Excellent presentation skills; ability to build and deliver engaging presentations
  • Ability to thrive in fast pace, goal-oriented environments
  • Proactive and driven individual
  • Bachelor’s degree required, Masters strongly preferred
Why Teaching Strategies
At Teaching Strategies, our solutions and services are only as strong as the teams that create them. By bringing passion, dedication, and creativity to your job every day, there's no telling what you can do and where you can go! We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, flexible work schedules, opportunities to engage with co-workers, access to career advancement and professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in the communities we serve.
Let's open the door to your career at Teaching Strategies!
Some additional benefits & perks while working with Teaching Strategies
Teaching Strategies offers our employees a robust suite of benefits and other perks which include:
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Employee Equity Appreciation Program
  • Health and wellness insurance benefits
  • 401k with employer match
  • Flexible work environment
  • Unlimited paid time off (which includes paid holidays and Winter Break)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition assistance, professional development, and opportunities for career growth
  • Best in class technology equipment for every employee
  • Penthouse suite in downtown DC seconds away from Washington Nationals Stadium and Audi Field
Teaching Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

About Teaching Strategies, LLC


Teaching Strategies is the leading provider of curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family connection resources in the early childhood field. Offering ground-breaking solutions, including The Creative Curriculum®, GOLD®, tadpoles®, ReadyRosie™, ParentPal™, Al's Pals™, and professional development, Teaching Strategies believes that a child’s first 8 years form a critical foundation for school success. Teaching Strategies has been an advocate for the early childhood education community for more than 40 years.
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