[Remote] Lead, Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EdReports is at the forefront of the curriculum reform movement, and they are seeking a Lead, Project Manager to lead delivery for complex, cross-functional initiatives. This role involves coordinating execution across teams, mentoring others, and influencing the adoption of effective project management practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery planning and execution for complex initiatives, pilots, or workstreams, translating product priorities into clear milestones, timelines, and commitments
• Partner closely with Product Managers and cross-functional leaders to align delivery plans with roadmap intent, governance expectations, and evolving priorities
• Surface and manage risks, dependencies, and capacity constraints while facilitating informed tradeoff decisions and timely escalation when needed
• Facilitate key delivery rituals such as kickoffs, planning sessions, retrospectives, and cross-team coordination meetings that promote transparency, continuous learning, and iterative improvement across teams
• Facilitate change management efforts that support the adoption of new ways of working, helping teams navigate organizational and process changes while maintaining clarity, alignment, and momentum
• Maintain delivery artifacts, documentation, and tools to ensure accuracy, transparency, and shared understanding across teams
• Contribute to portfolio planning, intake, and prioritization processes by synthesizing inputs and preparing decision-ready information
• Provide clear delivery updates and insights to senior leaders in partnership with the Director of Project Management
• Mentor and support Associate Project Managers through modeling strong delivery practices, providing feedback, and sharing problem-solving approaches
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery systems, processes, and tools, piloting refinements that strengthen execution without creating unnecessary process overhead
• Model EdReports’ Core Values and DBIE commitments in execution, communication, and collaboration
• Other relevant duties as assigned to support the organization's strategic goals, with the expectation that all EdReports employees remain flexible and adaptable to evolving responsibilities

Skills

• Passion for EdReports' mission and vision, our core values, and our commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity
• 5–8 years of experience leading complex cross-functional projects, programs, or product delivery initiatives in agile, product-led, or similarly collaborative environments
• Demonstrated success leading delivery for complex initiatives and facilitating team adoption of new processes, practices, or ways of working in product-led or iterative work environments
• Strong judgment when managing ambiguity, evolving scope, and competing priorities
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills with a demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment without formal authority
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing less-experienced colleagues through feedback, modeling best practices, or knowledge sharing (formal people management not required)
• Experience improving project delivery processes, operating rhythms, or team workflows through continuous improvement and data-informed decision-making
• Experience using project management, collaboration, and reporting tools to support planning and delivery
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Residency in and authorization to work in the United States
• Experience in nonprofit, education, or mission-driven organizations
• Experience working closely with Product Management teams
• Experience contributing to delivery systems, planning processes, or operational tools

Benefits

• Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO) and Sick Time
• 21 days of paid holidays and office closure days in 2026
• Monthly Communications Reimbursement
• Initial home office and technology setup stipend
• EdReports pays for 90% of health care for both the employee and their immediate family
• 401k that new hires become eligible for after six months of employment (includes safe harbor, employer match, etc.)

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