Project Manager, Amplify

• Ideal applicants will have experience using a variety of techniques to lead projects toward successful completion
• You are a great communicator with individuals at all levels in an organization.You enjoy working collaboratively with your teammates and are adaptable to fast-paced environments, balancing competing deadlines and priorities.You have a great attention to detail but can zoom out to the big picture as needed
• You are excited to support a variety of project needs, jumping into new initiatives and ramping up quickly
• The role requires a bilingual candidate with fluency in Spanish to effectively manage projects across both ELA and SLA programs
• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in a project management role managing complex, multi-team, multi-year projects
• Proven ability to successfully organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience cultivating cross-team professional relationships and collaborative environments
• Proven ability to communicate complex information clearly and succinctly to various stakeholders across varied meeting and presentation environments
• Risk management and contingency planning experience
• Self-starter and quick learner who can adapt to new situations quickly
• Ability to work independently
• Experience using the Google suite and project management applications such as Smartsheet, Workfront, and JIRA
• Fluency in Spanish, essential for managing ELA and SLA projects
• Experience in print and digital production

Desirable

• Amplify is seeking an experienced project manager to provide support for the development and ongoing support of print and digital products in the K-5 Core Literacy program, which includes both English Language Arts (ELA) and Spanish Language Arts (SLA) products
• The project manager will manage projects through various phases within the product lifecycle, encompassing prototyping, maintenance, content development and revisions, art and design, production, and copyediting
• This is a full time, fixed term position expected to last until December 31, 2025
• Develop a strong understanding of the goals, priorities, timeframe, and resources for projects
• Create and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring compliance with project goals, setting and monitoring scope throughout the project lifecycle, and delivering projects within timeline and budget constraints
• Champion and implement proven project management methodologies to meet project objectives
• Manage multiple projects and workflows simultaneously, meeting the needs of projects in various stages and prioritizing when necessary
• Establish, monitor, and iterate on processes and workflows, maintaining documentation throughout
• Track and communicate project status, risks, decisions, and emergent issues to senior management
• Organize and lead project meetings. Capture notes and share out next steps with the team
• Collaborate with Product Leadership, Content Leadership, and Director of Project Management on action items, day-to-day task management, and prioritization
• Problem-solve with team members and stakeholders within a dynamic project environment
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors to ensure the effective and timely completion of project deliverables
• Be an active participant in removing blockers and moving toward project decision-making
• Proactively look for opportunities to improve processes, documentation, etc