Senior Program Manager
Senior Program Manager
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Job Description
Job Overview
The Project Management team at Cambium Assessment Inc. works closely with internal teams and the state client to make sure all deliverables related to statewide computer-based statewide assessment programs are performed according to the contract.
Senior Program Managers have overall responsibility for managing all aspects of complex computer-based statewide testing programs that require multiple resources and cross-functional integration. Senior Program Managers serve as the primary point of contact for clients. A successful Senior Program Manager will ensure adherence to contract specifications schedules change/risk management protocols and budgets with a focus on the delivery of the technical components of CAIs testing programs.
Location: Ideal candidate will reside on Oahu Hawaii (near Honolulu preferably)
Job Responsibilities
- Works with state education department leadership and stakeholders to develop and document project scope goals and deliverables including project dependencies project plans budget proposals communications plan project scope project schedule and milestones.
- Anticipates risk and develops mitigation strategies across functional teams.
- Uses knowledge of system and process dependencies to identify issues involve appropriate stakeholders in troubleshooting and implement solutions.
- Interprets and documents software requirements and enhancement requests from clients; captures configuration specifications and works with software team to implement accordingly; performs UAT to ensure client expectations are met.
- Assigns tasks and responsibilities to appropriate team members depending on the complexity of the task and skillset of staff; manages the work of subcontractors/vendors as appropriate.
- Conducts project post-implementation meetings to identify and document successful and unsuccessful project elements; ensures the application of lessons learned and shares best practices.
- Responsible for reviewing and maintaining quality standards; ensures established processes are followed and all outcomes are properly documented; may review current systems and processes for possible improvements and implement process changes as appropriate including writing policies and/or procedures and training.
- Conducts regular internal and external project meetings; develops and delivers progress reports.
- Participates in proposal development activities.
Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree required Masters degree preferred
- 6 years relevant experience in a Program Management or related role required
- Experience working directly with senior-level clients government stakeholders and educators required
- Experience working in large-scale assessment or SaaS organization preferred
- PMP certification highly preferred
Why Work With Us
When you work with Cambium Assessment youll be helping to design and build inspiring solutions that make a real impact on the online testing industry as well as the educators and students we support.
Our ground breaking work includes:
Advanced computer-adaptive algorithms
Mobile support of user interfaces
Learning management systems with social media features
Universally accessible user interfaces
Machine scorable items
In the 2024 school year we delivered more than 126 million online tests and successfully supported peak testing volumes exceeding 1.5 million simultaneous test takers. We have the most advanced features of any online testing system and we continue to push boundaries to improve student performance measurement and enabling educators with actionable insights to drive better overall educational outcomes for our students. To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do visit .
Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively inclusively and for greater positive impact regardless of our individual locations.
If you will be working remotely either occasionally or on a permanent basis you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in video-based interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on as part of their role.
As part of our Remote-First benefits Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.
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 age religion sex (including pregnancy gender gender identity/expression or sexual orientation) national origin protected veteran status disability or genetic information (including family medical history).
We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. You may request an accommodation during the recruiting process with your Talent Acquisition team member.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
