Associate Project Manager for CKLA

Amplify is reimagining the way teachers teach and students learn. We believe technology can empower classroom teachers to offer more personalized instruction, and accelerate the potential of individual students to become more active, engaged learners.

We are looking for an Associate Project Manager who will successfully lead projects for our CKLA product team. This role will require proven experience problem-solving for results and the ability to apply refined business analysis skills in order to increase project management efficiency throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will be a natural leader and master communicator. The Associate Project Manager will possess the ability to successfully negotiate with major stakeholders, building consensus as needed. The Associate Project Manager works with Amplify leadership, product development and operations teams to deliver on new business initiatives and improve in-market functions of existing product lines. The associate project manager controls day to day operational aspects of a project/s, works to keep projects on time and on budget, while maintaining excellent team morale and high customer satisfaction.

* Manage one or more concurrent small to medium sized content development and operational projects from start to close including: Clarify and communicate project objectives and success criteria to stakeholders and the team members while providing motivation, direction, and overall management to teams of up to 6-10 people including editorial staff, designers, product owners, executive stakeholders, etc. * Create and manage project work plans, perform business analysis, write specifications, develop initial project estimates, meet project objectives, and manage scope throughout the project life-cycle * Track and communicate project status, issues, risks and decisions to colleagues, senior management and customers as needed * Track and forecast project cost, revenue and margin * Develop accurate and timely project documentation, including status, risk, and contingency plans * Manage third-party partner and vendor relationships as necessary

**Basic Requirements:** * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience * 2+ years experience guiding full project lifecycles from concept to delivery * Experience managing individuals against time-sensitive deadlines * Proven ability to work independently, based on guidelines and requirements set by senior management **Preferred Requirements:** * Strong communication and organization skills * Proficient organizational skills and the ability to keep track and follow up on multiple issues, risks, and tasks * Experience working in education, and or education technology * Proficiency with Salesforce * Passion for imagining creative organization solutions