Senior Manager, People Projects

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:

We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our HR Team. The role will report to the Sr. Director, Strategic People Initiatives, helping to build from the ground up a structure that will enable the HR team to respond quickly to the needs of the business by addressing company wide transformational projects.  This role will be instrumental in initiating and driving HR programs and initiatives. Additionally, the Sr. Project Manager will engage with senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure project buy-in and support.  Successful candidates will be high-energy, focused and flexible with an appetite and aptitude for building new capabilities. 

This is a critical role within a new function of HR with growth potential as we mature and scale. The effectiveness  of this role will be measured by successful execution of projects, direct business impact and high-levels of engagement and adoption by project stakeholders. It is crucial that these projects embody 2U's guiding principles and demonstrate the ability to adapt to the ever-changing business priorities of the company.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Project Management

• Manage and coordinate multiple priorities and projects on time and on budget, as assigned.
• Lead, influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Identify ways to improve upon efficiencies and streamline processes wherever possible.
• Assist in the coordination of strategic planning and budgeting activities.
• Adapt to changing business needs, priorities, and project requirements.
• Willingness to be flexible and handle unforeseen circumstances that may arise during project execution.
• Research and propose new strategies to dramatically improve functional effectiveness.

People Management

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members while providing guidance and support.
• Manage the People Project Management through regular one on one meetings, removing barriers to drive team outcomes, executing performance management conversations, and  closely with the Sr. Director to execute strategy.

Communications 

• Effectively interact with team members, stakeholders, and senior leadership through verbal and written communication.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Clearly articulate the objectives and issues necessary to deliver a project.
• Develop and implement plans for managing communications to internal stakeholders.

Project Tracking/Reporting 

• Manage communications by keeping the HR team informed of the status, project deliverables and by managing the issue resolution process.
• Deliver successful projects with measurable outcomes and business impact.
• Achieve project objectives and meet set key performance indicators (KPIs).

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• Education
• Experience
• Desired Skills

Other Attributes That Will Help You In This Role:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in project management.
• Strong analytic and decision making skills.
• Must be comfortable with ambiguity.
• Exceptional combination of strategic thinking and detail orientation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills. 
• Excellent presentation and organization skills for work in a global collaborative cross-functional environment.
• Track record of excellence, ability to drive change and deliver results.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Project Scheduling Tools, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and other project management tools.
• Ability to clearly explain complex concepts, clarify context, requirements, and process steps.

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 a