Senior IT Project Manager at Curriculum Associates

Job description

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day. As a key member of CA s Major Projects Office, you ll be responsible for planning and executing complex technical projects and delivering business value while managing project constraints of scope, schedule, resources/budget and quality. You ll plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, identify and mitigate risks, and keep stakeholders informed throughout the project. The Major Projects Office leads enterprise-scale programs that transform the way we do our work. Reporting into the Director, IT Project Management, you ll have an opportunity to bring your experience and expertise to bear to help shape the growth of this function, ensuring we re ready to lead CA s most complex, innovative, and impactful projects. The Impact You ll Have: Plan, schedule, and execute complex projects to provide business value through software implementations. Communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members to understand project requirements, expectations, and constraints. Allocate resources efficiently to meet project objectives and deliverables. Manage the vendor contracting process to a fully executed contract. Monitor vendor resources, vendor delivery, and successful execution of vendor contracts. Identify, assess, mitigate, and escalate project risks to positively impact project success. Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a fun, collaborative, and high-performance work environment. Prepare regular progress reports and project documentation, highlighting key milestones, risks, and achievements. Be the voice of the project to senior and executive leadership. Drive continuous improvements within the project management process, identifying opportunities for efficiency gains and best practices, particularly through AI. Mentor and support junior project managers. What We re Looking For:   8 years of experience with a track record of successfully leading complex projects to completion. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire project teams to achieve their best performance. Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing. Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach to project challenges. Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in project planning, execution, and documentation. Knowledge of Agile frameworks and hybrid project management approaches. PMP or other project management certification preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent preferred. Experience creating or leveraging AI-enabled project management practices preferred. Benefits and Pay Range: Pay Range – This role’s range is $93,250 - $166,250 The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each case. This role is also eligible to participate in the company bonus plan. The Company recognizes that minimum wage varies by location and will ensure all compensation decisions comply with applicable state and local laws. Benefits – Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan and receive an employer match. Employees have access to a flexible vacation and sick policy in addition to twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year s, as well as a number of additional perks and benefits. Application deadline: September 7, 2026. This is subject to close earlier if there is a high volume of applicants or a qualified hire is made.

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Must-haves

The Major Projects Office leads enterprise-scale programs that transform the way we do our work.
Plan, schedule, and execute complex projects to provide business value through software implementations.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members to understand project requirements, expectations, and constraints.
Allocate resources efficiently to meet project objectives and deliverables.
Manage the vendor contracting process to a fully executed contract.
Monitor vendor resources, vendor delivery, and successful execution of vendor contracts.
Identify, assess, mitigate, and escalate project risks to positively impact project success.
Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a fun, collaborative, and high-performance work environment.
Prepare regular progress reports and project documentation, highlighting key milestones, risks, and achievements. Be the voice of the project to senior and executive leadership.
Drive continuous improvements within the project management process, identifying opportunities for efficiency gains and best practices, particularly through AI.
Mentor and support junior project managers.
8 years of experience with a track record of successfully leading complex projects to completion.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire project teams to achieve their best performance.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach to project challenges.
Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in project planning, execution, and documentation.
Knowledge of Agile frameworks and hybrid project management approaches.
Application deadline: September 7, 2026. This is subject to close earlier if there is a high volume of applicants or a qualified hire is made.

Nice-to-haves

PMP or other project management certification preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent preferred.
Experience creating or leveraging AI-enabled project management practices preferred.

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