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Sr. Project Manager
WorldStridesCharlottesville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Aug 2026
About the role
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
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