Project Manager

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

Our client, a global leader in educational technology and publishing, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Professional Project Manager to join their team. This is a remote contract role (6-month duration) and candidates must be located in the EST time zone.

As a Professional Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of Sales Enablement projects and other strategic initiatives. This position will involve collaborating across various teams to introduce innovative business processes, supported by new or redeveloped IT systems, all while managing relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain project plans and track progress to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify and manage risks, executing mitigating actions and escalating issues as needed.
• Engage with stakeholders regularly, providing updates and reporting to the executive team and management.
• Define tasks, manage delivery timelines, and monitor progress to meet project goals.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with both external suppliers and internal teams.
• Oversee dependency management, ensuring smooth integration of resources and business activities.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Proactive problem-solving: Identify what needs to be done to ensure successful business outcomes.
• Leadership: Effectively manage team members and keep projects on track.
• Big-picture thinking: Keep the overarching goals in mind while pushing projects forward.
• Effective communication: Ability to communicate clearly at all levels within the organization.
• Presentation skills: Deliver compelling updates to stakeholders and teams.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Facilitate productive interactions between technical and business teams.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in educational business, specifically working with the US School System and Customer Accuracy teams for K-12 procurement.
• 5+ years of senior-level project management experience, particularly in managing relationships with senior leadership and Steering Committees.
• Expertise in Salesforce and Sales Enablement tools.
• Strong background in change management, risk management, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and adapt strategies to mitigate risks.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning and Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development

To qualify for our benefits package, candidates must work over 30 hours per week, with a minimum assignment duration of 10 weeks.

If you’re a senior-level project manager with the right experience and a passion for educational technology, we encourage you to apply today! Our recruitment team will guide you through the interview process and advocate on your behalf.

Application deadline: February 15th, 2025.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.