Project Manager II

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are helping to unlock human potential.

What We’re Looking For:

Project Managers are responsible for coordinating internal and external resources for the streamlined execution of technology and IT construction projects. They understand the work that needs to be done, coordinate cross-team collaboration, and proactively identify risks and work to address them.

This position will report into 2U’s IT team; a team dedicated to providing robust, scalable and deliberate solutions to all 2U employees that will directly lead to overall success, facilitate growth and drive outcomes in meaningful ways.

This position requires being in our Lanham, MD office 2 or more days per week.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop project plans in consultation and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Ensure all project activities are completed on schedule and budget
• Monitor project performance to ensure successful completion
• Independently and proactively flagging risks, troubleshooting and resolving them before they turn into issues wherever possible and escalating when not possible
• Facilitating communication and coordination across Corporate IT teams 
• Familiarity with tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance
• Ability to perceive and alleviate conflict and tension.

Things That Should Be in Your Background:

• Demonstrated success leading complex efforts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, exhibiting professionalism in both internal and external documentation
• Experience managing multiple projects and relationships, including working with challenging stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2 or more years experience as a Project Coordinator/Assistant Project Manager 

Other Attributes That Will Help You in This Role:

• Formal understanding of Project Management conventions and techniques, including managing to a detailed schedule or backlog of work
• Conversant with Agile project frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
• Previous experience leading a project or initiative
• Motivated self starter who is keen to hit the ground running
• An ability to navigate complex environments with many moving pieces
• Ability to think on-your-feet with an eye and ear for detail
• An ability to motivate people around shared goals
• A commitment to continuous improvement in process
• Negotiation & creative problem-solving
• Knowledge of interior commercial construction and competency in reviewing and understanding blueprints are a plus

Benefits & Culture

Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If you’re excited by the opportunity to provide over 40 million learners and counting with access to world-class online higher education, then join us – and do work that makes a difference. #NoBackRow

We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
Full-time, U.S.benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Free snacks and drinks in-office
• Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO
• Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break

The anticipated base salary range for this role is ($81,200 -$117,000), with potential bonus eligibility.  Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, budget for the position and cost of labor in the market in which the candidate will be hired.

2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we’ve taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexu