Project Manager
UWorld is looking for a dynamic Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will partner with Content, Technology, Marketing and Sales teams to support the development of award-winning UWorld test preparation and university curriculum content. Ensure proactive engagement across all stakeholders and 3rd party vendors and contractors and manage ongoing content production. Reporting to department Director of Education, the Project Manager will support product development and operations processes of select UWorld test preparation products.
Job Responsibilities:
- In partnership with the Director of Education, prioritize projects the team works on and track progress against metrics and timelines
- When applicable, manage the integration of acquired products from M&A initiatives and support system migrations
- Partners with and manages 3rd party vendor relationships
- Drives awareness and excitement around priorities and associate outcomes for product portfolio
- Supports the implementation of go-to-market strategy associated with product changes or launches
- Collaborate and maintain regular communications with key team members and stakeholders across the organization
Required Skills:
- Ability to work cross-functionally, build trusted relationships and collaborate
- Ability to develop a project plan or set of outcomes and see them through to completion
- Can equip and direct a team of peers, empowering them to do their best work
- Thinks outside the box, willing to roll up their sleeves, will find a way to get the job done even if the path is not clear
- Strong ability to translate product ideas and concepts into tactical execution plans.
- Great project management skills to work systematically and proactively to keep complex projects on track
- Strong listening and interpersonal skills
- Professionally committed and willing to learn
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree with 5-8 years of relevant experience
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to multiple audiences including C-level executives
- Experience working with Monday.com or other similar project management software
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP is highly preferred but not required
- Publishing industry experience is a plus
- Previous experience in Bar Prep or Legal Education
Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation (contingent on experience)
- Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours), parental leave, bereavement, and 8 hours of volunteer time
- A generous paid holiday schedule that includes the entire week of Christmas
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability and pet insurance)
- 401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
- Annual professional and career development opportunities available
- Social Committee that offers an inclusive environment to get to know coworkers in a fun way
- Daily on-site group fitness classes
At UWorld, we believe strength is derived from the talents, ideas, and experiences of a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class. UWorld is proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing a drug-free workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.