Project Manager Learning
Job Location:
Durham, NC - USA
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Job Summary
About the Role:
You will lead complex learning plans while driving modern agile ways of working across the Learning organization. This role is accountable not only for delivery within scope budget and timeline but also for ensuring the transition from traditional waterfall methodologies to Agile iterative product-based delivery models. You wil partner with Learning Product Managers to increase speed to market improve predictability and improve portfolio execution. This role is hybrid remote / in-office. You will report to the Director - Learning Products as an individual contributor.
You Will:
- Lead adoption of Agile frameworks (Scrum Kanban hybrid models) within learning product development projects.
- Partner with Learning Product Managers to implement sprint planning backlog refinement velocity tracking and release planning.
- Design and complete structured transition plans from waterfall-based project execution to Agile product delivery models.
- Coach teams (design content SMEs production compliance) in Agile ceremonies and artifact management.
- Establish governance for hybrid waterfall-Agile environments when regulatory or compliance constraints require structured gating.
- Measure and promote collaboration predictability and throughput.
- Conduct retrospectives and ensure relevant continuous improvement loops are implemented.
- Standardize intake prioritization and backlog governance in consideration of portfolio strategy.
- Align Jira (or successor PM system) workflows to the learning product lifecycle.
- Develop visibility dashboards (velocity burn-down RAG capacity tracking).
- Identify systemic delivery bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
You Have:
- Bachelors degree in project management business accounting finance education or a related field.
- Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience conducting retrospectives and implementing continuous improvement actions.
- 5 years of experience managing complex projects with preference for 3 years experience in project management related to commercial learning products
How We Support You:
We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. Youll be part of a global diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.
We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace including healthcare retirement paid time-off parental leave an employee assistance program. We provide resources that support your mental health and evolve our offerings to meet your needs. We care about our employees welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you your family and your lifestyle.
We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.
About Us:
At The Association a Great Place to Work-Certified company we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused empowering the worlds most accomplished accountants to stay relevant meet todays demands and prepare for tomorrows challenges through quality education resources and training.
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We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
The Annual Salary Range for this role is: $75000 - $100000
Please note this is a standard range and exact compensation may vary based on experience and location. If youd like to understand more on the salary range please contact the recruiter listed on this posting.
If youre interested in this role please apply before 24 July 2026
While this role can work remotely in the US please note that we are unable to employ individuals in the state of California.
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About Company
About the Role:You will oversee the end-to-end lifecycle management and commercial performance of an assigned learning product portfolio across all...
