Project Manager

In this role, you will partner with Content, Technology, Marketing and Sales teams to support the development of award-winning UWorld test preparation and university curriculum content. Ensure proactive engagement across all stakeholders and 3rd party vendors and contractors and manage ongoing content production. Reporting to the Vice President, Operations, the product operations manager will support the product development and operations processes of select UWorld Test Preparation products.

Job Responsibilities:

• In partnership with the VP, Operations, prioritize projects the team works on and track progress against metrics and timelines
• When applicable, manage the integration of acquired products from M&A initiatives
• Partners with and manages 3rd party vendor relationships
• Drives awareness and excitement around priorities and associate outcomes for product portfolio
• Supports the implementation of go-to-market strategy associated with product changes or launches.
• Collaborate and maintain regular communications with key team members and stakeholders across the organization

Required Skills:

• Ability to work cross-functionally, build trusted relationships and collaborate
• Ability to develop a project plan or set of outcomes and see them through to completion
• Can equip and direct a team of peers, empowering them to do their best work
• Thinks outside the box, willing to roll up their sleeves, will find a way to get the job done even if the path is not clear
• Strong ability to translate product ideas and concepts into tactical execution plans.
• Great project management skills to work systematically and proactively to keep complex projects on track
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills
• Professionally committed and willing to learn

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5-8 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or MBA preferred but not required
• 5+ years of experience as a product manager or product operations manager or content developer or project manager in the Ed Tech, Publishing or Education industries, preferably overseeing complex, new-to-market products.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to multiple audiences including C-level executives

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation (contingent on experience)
• Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours)
• Onsite work environment with flexibility to work 1 day remotely each week
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability)
• 401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
• On-site group fitness classes & relaxed work environment
  

At UWorld, we believe strength is derived from the talents, ideas, and experiences of a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class. UWorld is proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing a drug-free workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.