Content Project Manager - Edtech

Role Overview:The Content Project Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating projects across the entire project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, and quality standards. The role demands a professional with deep expertise in project management, content development, and educational technology, who can lead cross-functional teams effectively and navigate the complexities of both content-driven and technology enabled projects.Key Responsibilities:Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee and manage the end-to-end project lifecycle for content creation and EdTech solutions, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently, within scope, and delivered on time.Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, including content creators, instructional designers, developers, and subject matter experts, fostering a collaborative work environment to drive project success.Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, clients, and external partners, ensuring clear, timely, and transparent communication regarding project progress, risks, and outcomes.Budget & Resource Management: Monitor project budgets and resource allocations to ensure optimal efficiency. Identify and address any potential bottlenecks or resource gaps to maintain project timelines.Risk Management & Mitigation: Proactively identify project risks and challenges, implementing appropriate risk management strategies to ensure minimal disruption and project success.Quality Assurance: Ensure that all deliverables meet high-quality standards, aligning with the company’s strategic goals and educational objectives, while adhering to user experience and instructional design best practices.Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and refine project management processes, incorporating best practices and lessons learned to drive increased operational efficiency and improved project outcomesQualifications:Experience: Minimum of 10 years of project management experience within the content development and/or EdTech industries, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex, high-impact projects.Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Educational Technology, or a related field is required.; Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, Agile/Scrum (CSM, SAFe, or equivalent) are highly desirable and will be considered a strong advantage.Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello, MS Project) and methodologies (e.g., Agile,Waterfall).Leadership & Communication: Exceptional leadership abilities, with experience in managing cross functional teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting with stakeholders at all levels.Strategic Thinking: Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining a focus on quality and stakeholder satisfaction.Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of content development, eLearning, and educational technology platforms, with a focus on optimizing user experience and educational outcomes