Managing Director of Project Management, Noodle
$110-120k
+ Bonus potential + Equity opportunities
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An education network of the top US colleges, universities and students
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An education network of the top US colleges, universities and students
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$110-120k
+ Bonus potential + Equity opportunities
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
Noodle's mission is to make world-class education more accessible, transparent, collaborative, and on-demand than ever.
Role
Who you are
- 10-12 years of professional experience as a project manager in an agency environment, with 3+ years of experience in a leadership role with supervisory experience is preferred
- Bachelor’s degree
- Certified project management training is a plus
- Higher Education experience is a plus
- Proficient in Mac software programs
- Familiarity with Basecamp and Wrike (or other project management software)
- Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with an ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management
- Proven track record managing multiple, complex projects from conception through implementation
- Proven ability to successfully manage a team with strong leadership and team coaching skills
- Excellent relationship management skills
- Ability to work effectively in dynamic, rapidly changing, team-based environment
What the job involves
- The Managing Director of Project Management (MDPM) is responsible for the day-to-day organization, scheduling, estimating, and management of all client-based work, including print and digital/web-based work throughout the agency
- The MDPM works closely with internal agency teams and outside creative partners and associates to ensure that all deliverables are completed on time and on budget
- This position reports directly to the President of CCA
- Oversee all agency project management
- Ensure proactive communication, accurate timelines, and efficient workflow for all projectsIn coordination with senior agency personnel, freelance project support to fulfill project requirements
- Establish project estimates with an eye on project efficiency and profitability
- Monitor project budget and burns, flagging projects that are trending over budget
- Assist in scheduling creative briefings, execution meetings, and pre-production meetings
- Notify account managers when necessary to contact clients for any materials, information, etc., required to complete scheduled projects
- Oversee internal routing, review, and approvals of concepts, layouts, artwork, and printer proofs, ensuring that all materials are signed off on and ready to move to the next step
- Lead weekly agency status and billing meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
Our take
Noodle is a certified B Corp creating online and agile programs for US universities that elevate campus-wide teaching and technology. It is the country's fastest-growing online learning network.
Noodle develops and manages more than 80 graduate, degree completion, and certificate programs at 25 leading US universities. Its highly-rated online programs are collaborative, engaging, and supportive, fostering a vibrant community of students and faculty that frequently engage, discuss and share ideas.
The company has experienced several years of tremendous growth; it has signed more degree programs with elite schools than any of its competitors combined. Enrollments to date in Noodle-managed programs will produce $400M in lifetime revenue for its university partners.
Noodle is continuing to activate hyper-growth for its university partners by investing in acquisitions and innovation that help it to keep marketing and student support costs low. The company eventually plans to move beyond degree programs to compete in the lifelong learning market. Competitors in this space include Keypath, Academic Partnerships, Elsmere Education, 2U and Bisk
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Insights
1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- 401(k) with match, bonus, and equity opportunities
- Tools you need on us—MacBook is our computer of choice
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; plus supplementals for all employees and dependents
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Pre-tax commuter benefits—although we are all 100% remote for now
- 15 days PTO, nine paid holidays, and Summer Fridays
- Monthly gym reimbursement and membership to premium medical services like One Medical and Eden Health
- Yearly education stipend for lifelong learning
Company HQ
Union Square, New York, NY
Leadership
John Katzman
(CEO & Founder)Before founding Noodle, John founded and ran another online learning platform 2U and was CEO and Chairman of The Princeton Review, which also aimed at helping students get into and pay for higher education. They have also served as a director for numerous education charities, including Carnegie Learning.
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