Project Manager, Curriculum

Job Description

Company Overview: Age of Learning is a leading education technology innovator based in Glendale, California, with a talented team of 500+ individuals comprised of nationally-renowned educators, curriculum experts, designers, animators, engineers, and more. We develop engaging, effective digital learning technology and content to help children build a strong academic foundation for lifelong success. Our flagship product ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy ® is a comprehensive online curriculum and the #1 digital learning product for young children. To-date, more than 20 million children worldwide have completed over 5 billion Learning Activities on ABCmouse. We recently launched Adventure Academy, the first massively multiplayer online (MMO) game designed specifically to help elementary- and middle-school-aged children learn. It features thousands of engaging Learning Activities—including minigames, books, original animated and live action series, and more—in a fun and safe virtual world. Other Age of Learning programs include immersive English language learning products for children in China and Japan; ReadingIQ, a digital library and literacy platform; and a groundbreaking personalized, adaptive digital learning system that individualizes math instruction for every child through AI-driven technology. We are committed to helping all children succeed. Through the Age of Learning Foundation, we make our research-proven educational products available at no cost to millions of children in need through schools, libraries, Head Start programs, community centers, and other governmental and non-governmental organizations. This work has served communities on 5 continents and continues to grow today. As we expand our global reach and increase the educational impact of our programs, we’re looking for passionate, ambitious, and collaborative leaders to become a part of our growing team. Summary: Age of Learning’s Curriculum Team is the driving force behind the student-facing content in all of the company’s educational products, including ABCmouse.com and Adventure Academy. This team sets the curriculum specifications for the engaging learning activities of the quality that has made ABCmouse.com the top-ranking educational app in the U.S. Project Managers in the Curriculum department plan, monitor, and report on the department’s projects, serving as the bridge between the team members tasked with the execution of the project, collaborators from other departments, and management. They ensure that the parameters for each project are sound, clearly defined, and understood by all stakeholders. They develop workflows and schedules that align with production requirements, evaluate risks during the project, and make recommendations for mitigating those risks. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a deep understanding of the tools, techniques, and best practices for effective project management, including but not limited to agile and waterfall projects. He or she has a commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills. This person thrives within a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment and is comfortable making decisions amid ambiguous inputs. The position reports to the Director of Curriculum Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Help define and document projects’ scope, goals, and deliverables, ensuring feasibility
• Create schedules and timelines for each project
• Develop detailed project plans to track progress
• Coordinate internal and external resource availability and allocation
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques
• Evaluate risks to projects and coordinate efforts to mitigate them
• Implement and manage change when necessary to meet project requirements
• Monitor and report on project progress

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management
• Project management certification (PMP) or equivalent preferred
• Strong working knowledge of and experience with tools and best practices for effective project management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Advanced time management and analytical skills

We Provide: Medical, Dental, Vision + 401k Highly competitive PTO policy Casual Dress Code Snacks + Drinks (Coca Cola Freestyle Machine) Gaming room including an Arcade (2,000+ games) Frequent team and company outings Limitless opportunities for professional growth! Apply for this job