Technical Agile Project Manager

About the role

Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions. We serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today’s classrooms into active learning environments. Our award-winning, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline, from evidence-based, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college and career readiness solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage all activities in an Agile project life-cycle.
• Communicate project/program status, issues, and risks.
• Leverage project management methodologies and best practices.
• Identify process inefficiencies and strategies to improve overall outcomes.
• Identify and escalate risks and delays in an urgent and timely manner.
• Understand the overall business value associated with project results and work efforts.
• Provide project leadership and direction to team members and stakeholders.
• Interface with platform vendors and third-party organizations as needed.
• Utilize project management tools, such as Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheets.

Requirements

• 3+ years of technical agile project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in managing successful large, cross-functional agile teams.
• Strong leadership skills; able to successfully influence without authority across the organization.
• Strong communication skills and a direct communication style.
• Able to multitask and prioritize complicated projects.
• Able to garner strong working relationships across multiple teams is a must.
• Strong curiosity of all things and a desire to problem solve.
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Experience with technical project rollout planning and execution.
• Expertise leading and coaching teams using agile best practices.
• Project management certifications preferred (e.g., Six Sigma/Lean, PMP, PPM, ACP, CSPO, CSM, SAFe).

Benefits

• Total Rewards Package: Includes compensation, exceptional benefits, and wellness programs.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Time to Recharge: Vacation time and 10 paid holidays.
• Time to Recover: Sick time and leave programs.
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) match and immediate vesting.
• Wellness Programs: Resources and support for emotional and mental well-being.
• Extra Perks: Discounted gym memberships, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, volunteer opportunities, and much more!

Pay

Hiring Range: $88,000 - $110,000

Schedule

Not specified