Curriculum Project Manager

We are looking for a highly skilled Curriculum Project Manager to independently manage a portfolio of moderately complex curriculum initiatives across our core product ecosystem, including Science Techbook and future curriculum development efforts. This role coordinates digital and print curriculum programs and partners closely with Curriculum, Editorial, Production, Technology, Product, Research, and external vendors to deliver defined strategic priorities. The Curriculum Project Manager develops integrated plans, manages schedules and budgets, resolves program issues, and ensures high-quality curriculum products are delivered on time and within scope. Working across matrixed teams, this role applies established program management practices, exercises judgment within defined objectives, and provides clear visibility into progress, dependencies, risks, and decisions throughout the curriculum development lifecycle. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced program management professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, brings structure to complex product development initiatives, and enables cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-impact learning experiences for educators and students. In This Role You Will: Program Leadership and Delivery
Independently manage a portfolio of moderately complex curriculum development programs across digital and print products, ensuring alignment with product strategies, business priorities, and defined delivery goals Develop and maintain integrated program plans that coordinate activities across Curriculum, Editorial, Production, Product, Technology, Research, and external partners Coordinate cross-functional teams to clarify requirements, priorities, dependencies, resources, and milestones across multiple concurrent workstreams
Operational Excellence and Governance
Manage independent contractors, contingent workers, and third-party vendors against defined scopes, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and quality expectations Apply established program governance, reporting frameworks, and communication cadences to provide visibility into progress, risks, decisions, and changes Identify, assess, escalate, and mitigate risks and issues that could affect quality, budget, scope, or delivery timelines Facilitate change management activities and communicate impacts across stakeholders to support timely, informed decision-making Track budgets, forecasts, resource utilization, and operational metrics and recommend improvements to curriculum development workflows
Core Competencies for Success:
Manages Complexity - Makes sense of complex, interdependent information and identifies practical paths forward Plans and Aligns - Sets clear priorities, milestones, resources, and accountabilities that connect program work to business goals Collaborates - Builds effective partnerships across functions and works through shared ownership to achieve program outcomes Communicates Effectively - Tailors clear, timely communication to different audiences and creates visibility into decisions, risks, and progress Drives Results - Maintains focus on commitments, addresses obstacles, and delivers quality outcomes within agreed scope, schedule, and budget
Credentials and Experience:
5+ years of relevant program or project management experience in education technology, curriculum development, publishing, digital content, or a related field Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience; PMP, PgMP, Agile, or related certification preferred Demonstrated experience independently managing moderately complex, cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders, dependencies, and concurrent workstreams Experience managing program schedules, budgets, resource plans, risks, and delivery metrics from planning through execution Experience coordinating internal teams, independent contractors, contingent workers, or third-party vendors against defined deliverables and quality expectations Proficiency with project and program management platforms such as Asana, Jira, Confluence, or similar tools Knowledge of curriculum development, educational publishing, content production, or digital product workflows Legal right to work in the United States
This role is designed to be remote. You can expect to work primarily in a collaborative professional environment while partnering frequently with distributed internal teams, independent contractors, external vendors, and business stakeholders. Limited travel may be required to support team meetings, planning sessions, or company events. hiring range for this position is between $91,250 - $101,500 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an Annual Bonus.
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