Fast Facts

Ascend Learning is seeking a Project Manager to oversee project planning, execution, and monitoring within a collaborative culture focused on meaningful outcomes for the educational sector. This role involves cross-functional teamwork and communication to drive project success in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities: Lead and manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and ensure successful completion while communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Skills: Strong project management experience with proficiency in methodologies like Agile and SAFe, excellent teamwork and communication skills, and knowledge of project management tools.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration or similar field, with 5+ years of relevant experience; project management certifications like PMP or PRINCE2 are highly desirable.

Location: Leawood, Kansas, United States

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $85,000 - $120,000.

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture 

Ascend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. 

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. 

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more. 

Ascend Learning leads the way in innovation and solution creation to improve outcomes and deliver results for students, educators, and healthcare workers in the ever-changing field of healthcare. We offer advanced resources that drive nursing success, empower front-line certified allied health workers, help physicians pass boards and stay current, and provide education management tools for medical education programs. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO  

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the successful planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of projects within the organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure project objectives are met on time, within budget, and with high quality. The Project Manager will utilize project management methodologies, tools, and techniques to drive project success, manage risks, and effectively communicate project status and progress to stakeholders. A team player looking to make a significant impact. 

WHERE YOU’LL WORK  

• This position will work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS office. 

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME 

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. 
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets, utilizing project management software and tools. 
• Allocate resources, including team members and external vendors, to ensure project tasks are assigned and completed effectively. 
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing project environment. 
• Monitor and track project progress, identifying potential risks and issues, and implementing mitigation strategies as needed. 
• Communicate project updates, status, and key milestones to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Manage project documentation, including project charters, requirements, change requests, and lessons learned, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for future reference. 
• Conduct regular project meetings, coordinating and facilitating effective communication and collaboration among project team members. 
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing project performance and implementing best practices and lessons learned in future projects. 
• Ensure projects are delivered with high quality, meeting stakeholder expectations and delivering value to the organization. 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED 

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or a related field required. A master's degree is a plus. 
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in project management-related field (e.g. Consulting, Finance, Operations, and Portfolio Management), with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget. 
• Waterfall, Agile, and SAFe Development process experience. 
• Project management certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 are highly desirable. 
• Strong knowledge and understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices. 
• Proficiency in using project management software and tools to manage project plans, timelines, and resources. 
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strong attention to detail. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize workload effectively. 
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Project. 
• Experience creating project budgets and assessing projects/programs financial data. 

BENEFITS 

• Flexible and generous paid time off  
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance  
• 401(k) employer matching program 
• Parental leave 
• Wellness resources 
• Charitable matching program 
• Hybrid work  
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Burlington) 
• Community outreach groups 
• Tuition reimbursement 

Fostering A Sense of Belonging 

We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.  

About Ascend Learning 

As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. 

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. 

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