Sr. Project Manager

WorldStrides is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead strategic projects. The Project Manager will be responsible for the planning and coordination of strategic projects from initiation through implementation. This person will be an integral part of a small cross-functional project team and will collaborate with business partners to identify opportunities, coordinate to execute objectives, and deliver solutions leveraging project management best practices. The successful candidate will work directly with executive level stakeholders and project teams to deliver results.

Primary Duties:

Project Prioritization, Execution and Governance

Develop and manage project schedules, resources, risk and issues to ensure maximum business benefit is maintained as well as providing regular project status updates

Work with cross functional stakeholders across the business, such as other Project Managers, Subject Matter Experts, Senior Leadership and the Executive Team to ensure quality and timely delivery of projects

Leverage strong project management background and understanding of tasks required to deliver various projects and initiatives

Articulate business concepts and business details, as well as possess a working understanding of the inter-dependencies between project tasks

Develop detailed project plans and ensure the scope and approach are fully understood by all stakeholders

Project Documentation

Identify and track key project milestones and measurement reporting (baselining, critical path)

Monitor and communicate the progress of project delivery and ensure timely and effective communication of project status in terms of cost, forecast, schedule and assessment of risks/issues

Standard Department Member Responsibilities:

Support company policies and management decisions with a sense of urgency and professionalism

Seek out and participate in internal and external programs that facilitate personal and professional growth

Foster communication within the department, with other departments and with management Work Perks:

Fun & driven environment.

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance, FSA healthcare, FSA dependent care, HAS with employer contribution, and generous 401k match.

10 paid floating corporate holidays, 1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO days to start - accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.

Tuition reimbursement up to five thousand, two hundred fifty dollars annually or one thousand dollars towards professional certification annually.

Opportunities for paid and discounted travel.

Flexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and virtual office opportunities.

Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.

Fitness Center and café onsite at select locations.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Parental, Caregiver, and Disability leave.

Team Member Discount Program WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides` is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

B.S. or B.A

5-7 years of Project/Program Management experience and methodologies

Familiar with the Agile framework

Demonstrated experience of a Lean mindset

Heightened sense of urgency and resolve; act as a change agent

Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and report multiple initiatives concurrently

Demonstrated experience with complex projects for a large global organization

A motivational style that inspires others to achieve great things and aggressive objectives

Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization

Passion to create a sustainable and equitable world for team members, customers and our communities

Passion for education and our mission of enabling students to discover the world and themselves Desired Skills/Experience:

Project Management Certification

SAFe 5/6 Certification(s) (Agilist, Lean Portfolio Manager, Practice Consultant- SPCs)

Experience in the education industry, K12 or Higher Ed