Looking to hire Program Managers at varying levels.
Job Responsibilities
Managing all aspects of complex, large-scale assessment programs in a high security environment often with high stakes attached
Managing the transition of large-scale paper and pencil testing programs to an online, computer-adaptive format while working closely with senior-level clients at the State Department of Education
Developing and implementing processes, procedures, and schedules for meeting project deliverables and client needs
Working with state clients to ensure that all plans and schedules are viable, that the state understands their roles and deadlines, and that clear lines of communication are established
Chairing and facilitating high-level client and sub-contractor meetings with multiple participants and guiding discussions among multiple stakeholders to reach concrete decisions
Developing a master schedule that reflects client needs and team’s work requirements
Monitoring schedule, deadlines and deliveries to ensure project commitments are executed on time
Communicating schedule and any changes to project staff
Working directly with senior level clients to provide solutions to day-to-day operational issues
Ensuring scope changes are reflected in contracts, budgets, activities, and schedules
Communicating scope and budget changes to team members
Managing team leads for item development, technical, reporting, website, software and operations and making sure that each team receives required guidance
Keeping AIR senior management informed of any potential risks, potential missed deadlines or budget over-runs
Managing subcontractors
Monitoring budgets
What we are often looking for
Bachelor’s degree required, M.B.A., M.A. in relevant field, or the equivalent preferred
Minimum of 5 years of progressively increasing responsibility managing tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment
Experience working directly with senior-level clients
Must have experience working in large-scale assessment
PMP certification preferred
Experience working with on-line, secure delivery systems a plus
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
