Global E-Learning Project Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead our global alumni e-learning content projects.

The ideal candidate will have excellent project management skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations and deliver projects on time and to the highest quality standards.

The role requires a strong understanding of the e-learning industry and experience in managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of projects, from planning and scoping to execution and delivery. They will also be responsible for developing and implementing project management templates and leading process improvement initiatives.

In addition, the Senior Project Manager will oversee and track key project metrics, including effort, timeline, and quality, to ensure that all projects meet the planned scope and budget.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in the e-learning/ed-tech industry. They will also be proficient in MS Excel, Airtable, and Wrike or other project management tools.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the full lifecycle of global alumni e-learning content projects from planning and scoping to execution and delivery.
• Prepare comprehensive project maps, resource allocation plans, and execution strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client interactions ensuring transparent communication and timely updates.
• Develop and implement project management templates and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Oversee and track key project metrics effort, timeline, and quality to ensure no deviations from planned scope and budget.
• Monitor and manage project budgets ensuring cost control and timely reconciliation.
• Coordinate closely with cross-functional teams creative, instructional design, technology, and operations to ensure smooth execution and alignment on goals.
• Review deliverables to ensure adherence to organizational quality standards.
• Provide strategic and technical inputs to meet evolving customer requirements.
• Conduct team appraisals, one-to-one meetings, and identify training needs fostering motivation and high performance within the team.
• Prepare and review MIS reports for senior management.
• Share project learnings, best practices, and industry insights through knowledge-sharing sessions or training initiatives.
• Ensure a strong understanding of US/UK client expectations and cultural nuances.
• Coordinate closely with cross-functional teams including creative, instructional design, technology, and operations for seamless execution and alignment.
• Manage language translation projects to ensure quality and timely delivery of multilingual content.
• Oversee vendor coordination including onboarding, engagement, evaluation, and performance management ensuring smooth collaboration.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with project delivery taking proactive measures to address potential issues.
• Review deliverables at a high level to ensure adherence to quality benchmarks and organizational standards.
• Develop and implement project management templates and drive process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to handle complex situations with a positive attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized with strong strategic thinking and analytical skills and proven ability to translate business objectives into actionable operational plans.
• Open to feedback.
• Outstanding team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in working within a virtual team.
• 5+ years of e-learning/ed-tech work experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic rapidly evolving business.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration Operations Management or a related field.
• Proficient in MS Excel Airtable and Wrike or other project management tools.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business Administration Operations Management or a related field.
• PMP or Basic Project Management Advanced certification will be preferred.
• Candidate with Wrike Project Management tool knowledge would be given additional preference.