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Senior Project Manager (Research and Development)

extra holidays - extra parental leave - fully flexible

Remote:

Full Remote

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

Colombia, District of Columbia (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master's degree in education or related field, Proven project management skills and experience, Strong knowledge of K-12 education policies, Experience with grant writing and management.

Key responsabilities:

Manage grant project initiatives and timelines
Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders

Great Minds Education Large http://www.greatminds.org/

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

COMPANY PROFILE

Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom®, Eureka Math™ and PhD Science™, all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1,000 people.

For additional information please visit: www.greatminds.org

OUR MARKET POSITION

Great Minds’ Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.

Job Purpose

The Senior Project Manager will be a key member of the Research Team, playing a critical role in managing and executing projects that drive Great Minds’ research and development agenda. This position is divided into two main focus areas:

Grant Project Management: Lead project management for a collaborative research initiatives. This work focuses on improving equity in K-12 math education.
1. Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables for grant funded research initiative.
2. Coordinate cross-functional teams, including internal researchers, external collaborators, and school district partners.
3. Ensure adherence to grant requirements, including reporting timelines, deliverables, and budget compliance.
4. Facilitate regular communication and updates with stakeholders, including funders, partners, and internal leadership.
5. Identify and proactively address risks and challenges to ensure project success.

Partnerships and Grant Growth: Build and maintain strategic research partnerships to support research initiatives and lead efforts to identify and secure new grant opportunities to expand Great Minds’ impact.
1. Build and sustain relationships with educational research institutions, school districts, and funding organizations.
2. Identify new funding opportunities and lead proposal development in collaboration with the Research Team and other Great Minds departments.
3. Develop compelling grant applications, including narratives, budgets, and supporting materials.
4. Monitor trends in education funding and research to identify strategic opportunities for Great Minds.
5. Represent Great Minds at conferences, webinars, and other networking events to build the organization’s profile in the research community.

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and strategic project manager who thrives on collaboration and has a passion for educational research and equity.