Manager, Project Management

Summary

Per Scholas is a nonprofit organization that provides technology training and builds inclusive talent pipelines for employers and communities. The Manager, Project Management leads the day-to-day execution of standard enterprise B2B cohorts, developing project plans, coordinating cross-functional resources, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement to deliver implementations on time and within scope.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans that define tasks, deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities for enterprise implementations
• Manage the day-to-day pipeline of customized enterprise cohorts, maintaining a 95%+ on-time execution rate across launches
• Monitor progress closely, proactively identifying risks and mitigating potential challenges to keep launches on schedule
• Conduct retrospective analysis to assess project outcomes and overall performance
• Act as a primary liaison among internal teams to ensure alignment with objectives and timelines
• Act as the centralized orchestrator managing the resource queues across Curriculum Design, Hardware Deployment, and Local Sites for standard business
• Foster productive and effective collaborations among cross-functional teams by leveraging strong leadership skills, empowering informed decision-making among essential project stakeholders
• Operate enterprise PMO systems (e.g., Smartsheet) and dashboards, ensuring live data updates and providing feedback on process friction
• Ensure departments have access and proper understanding of project management tools and resources
• Organize and lead impactful project kickoff meetings with essential internal stakeholders and assist project team members in enhancing their understanding of Agile and project management best practices

Skills

• Minimum Associate's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 4+ years of progressive experience in project management or a related field, with a proven ability to hit the ground running
• Expertise in project management methodologies, with a strong familiarity with Agile delivery mechanisms (e.g., sprints, standups, RACI charts)
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and identifying process bottlenecks
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate productive cross-functional meetings
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, rapidly adapt to changing priorities, and develop creative, effective solutions
• Strong proficiency in at least one project management tool
• Familiarity with process mapping or visual collaboration tools (e.g., Lucidchart, Miro) to support continuous process improvement
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace (G Suite) and enterprise collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom)
• Demonstrated excellence in communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse teams
• Smartsheet preferred
• You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced environment and have a collaborative and flexible work style
• You are data-driven, results-oriented, detail-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change
• You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions
• PM Certification not required, but nice to have
• Knowledge of Salesforce is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Minimum Associate's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 4+ years of progressive experience in project management or a related field, with a proven ability to hit the ground running
• Expertise in project management methodologies, with a strong familiarity with Agile delivery mechanisms (e.g., sprints, standups, RACI charts)
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and identifying process bottlenecks
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate productive cross-functional meetings
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, rapidly adapt to changing priorities, and develop creative, effective solutions
• Strong proficiency in at least one project management tool
• Familiarity with process mapping or visual collaboration tools (e.g., Lucidchart, Miro) to support continuous process improvement
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace (G Suite) and enterprise collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom)
• Demonstrated excellence in communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse teams

Nice to Haves

• Smartsheet preferred
• You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced environment and have a collaborative and flexible work style
• You are data-driven, results-oriented, detail-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change
• You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions
• PM Certification not required, but nice to have
• Knowledge of Salesforce is a plus

Benefits

• Full-Time Per Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time.
• All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year).
• Full-Time Benefits Eligible employees also receive 80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons and accrue Vacation at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month. Vacation accruals increase with tenure.
• Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements.
• Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs.
• Eligible employees have access to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses, up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.
• Eligible employees can select from two dental plan options and a vision plan.
• Employees who waive medical coverage receive employer paid dental and vision premiums.
• 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%, eligible employees are offered entry and full vesting after 90 days with the company.
• Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members.
• Eligible employees are offered up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child and bond with their family.
• Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.
• Voluntary benefits, including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance.
• Healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.