Director, Project Manager, AP Test Publishing

Director, Project Manager, AP Test Publishing 

College Board – AP&I 

Location: This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office).  

Type: This is a full-time position 

About the Test Publishing Team  

The Test Publishing team spearheads all publishing and vendor management activities for the AP Program, ensuring that AP students worldwide have timely access to high-quality print materials essential for facilitating AP exams. By maintaining rigorous standards and fostering strong vendor partnerships, the team plays a crucial role in supporting the academic success of students globally. 

About the Opportunity  

As the Director, Project Manager, AP Test Publishing within the AP Test Publishing team, you will play a crucial role in the build and execution of requirements and processes for the evolving print exam needs of the AP program, implementing project governance structures and overseeing end-to-end project management to produce all AP exam print needs. Beyond project management, you will lead the strategic alignment of project deliverables across multiple teams including Content and Assessment, Assessment Production, Operations, and third-party vendors. You will drive process improvements and create cross-functional synergies. This role requires a strategic thinker who can see the big picture while ensuring day-to-day execution, can anticipate risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies, and can manage granular details while adapting to shifting priorities. 

In this role, you will:  

Project Leadership and Management (60%):  

• Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from conceptualization and scope definition to execution and delivery, ensuring seamless cross-functional integration and proactive risk mitigation.  

• Develop comprehensive project plans, track milestones, manage risks, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure deadlines are met. 

• Facilitate key project milestones, such as kickoffs and strategic planning sessions, ensuring alignment and accountability across all project participants.  

• Coordinate with other cross-functional project managers to align project timelines and dependencies across teams to facilitate on-time delivery of print assets.  

• Coordinate and lead vendor meetings to ensure all contract deliverables are met and maintain strong vendor relationships. 

• Continuously track project risks, assess their impact, and propose effective mitigation strategies to ensure project success. 

Process Development and Optimization (20%):  

• Drive the creation and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures, templates, and best practices across the Test Publishing team to create efficiencies that clarify and simplify cross-functional processes. 

• Define documentation processes and ensure cross-functional alignment with processes, maintaining shared drives, document updates, and ensuring version control. 

• Ensure operational consistency in application of processes.