Project Manager - Remote at Achieve Test Prep New Jersey

Project Manager - Remote job at Achieve Test Prep. New Jersey.

About Achieve Test Prep

Achieve Test Prep's mission is to make higher education more accessible and affordable for working adults. Achieve offers live, online instruction, 1-on-1 tutoring and mentoring, and flexible course schedules that empower non-traditional college students to test out of college credits and earn higher level professional licenses.

NOTICE: It is essential to attempt the pre-screeners provided during the application process. Applications lacking completed pre-screeners will not be taken into consideration for this position.

About the role

We are looking for Project Managers who will lead various projects, initiatives, research, audits, and analytics across our departments to support consistent planning and operations.

Responsibilities

• Define the scope of projects to schedule regular & timely delivery of value.
• Define, manage, and lead well-defined project management processes.
• Developing comprehensive project documents, including project plans.
• Regular status reporting to track project progress against goals, objectives, and timelines.
• Working with other stakeholders across departments to gather needs and transform them into requirement documentation.
• Effectively coordinate and collaborate with internal department stakeholders and staff to analyze and document best practices and operational procedures for training purposes.
• Scheduling and conducting prioritization meetings with stakeholders.
• Managing resource availability and allocating resources for projects.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve and/or streamline operations and processes.
• Audit for accuracy/completeness of business-critical activities, as assigned.
• Manage the implementation of process improvement projects by utilizing leadership skills and project management methodologies.
• Collaborate with the company leadership team to assist with the execution of key initiatives.
• Conduct research, analyze information, and summarize results/make recommendations on business-related topics as assigned.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Must be able to write and speak fluently in English.
• 4+ years of experience in a variety of functional, operational, project management, and analytical roles.
• Knowledge and application of PM processes.
• Function-specific or Project management certification is a plus.
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Experience with Agile frameworks is a plus.
• Must be highly detail-oriented and a problem solver.
• Must be highly adaptable and comfortable with a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in collecting and analyzing data and information, drawing logical conclusions, and summarizing in a clear, concise manner.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with organization management and staff.
• Advanced proficiency with Google workplace apps – particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets (or MS Office Suite expertise) and generally technologically savvy.

Job Details

• Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Flexible schedule with availability to overlap during the 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST business day.
• Remote: 100% Online