Five Jars is looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to join our growing team of professionals. 

This role requires a solid professional background in full-cycle project management within a software delivery environment. It involves aspects of planning, monitoring, and controlling the project from the beginning up to the project completion.

You are going to work with a cozy team of talented, creative experts, who love their projects and do their best to contribute to their development. If you are an ambitious person who knows how web development works, we have a great opportunity for you to reach your full potential!

Goals
Company goals for the candidate that should be solved.

• Manage fixed-scope (fixed budget) and SLA (monthly support) projects
• Own scope for the project and be responsible for the delivery of projects
• Conduct weekly calls and demos to clients
• Minimize deviation from project deadlines
• Minimize deviation between sold hours and utilized hours on company projects
• Take full responsibility for managing project workspaces (Jira, Confluence, etc)
• Take full responsibility for the resources planning process (Harvest Forecast planning)
• Handle the scope changes and identify sales opportunities

Expected Results
Measured results based on company goals. They define how the candidate’s success will be measured.

• The team follows the project workflow which decreases the time for meetings, reports, and management
• Clients receive reports about the progress and status of a project according to initial agreements
• You’re a person who owns projects and can answer any scope related questions (or pass them to the client)
• A deviation from project deadlines is minimized to 5%
• A deviation between sold and utilized hours on a project is minimized to 10%
• Project workspaces are fully managed by you (Jira, Confluence, Harvest, etc)
• Scope change requests management is fully covered by Project Manager and overseen by the leadership
• Potential sales requests are identified by the Project Manager and passed to a sales representative

Professional skills
Required professional skills for being successful with goals and expected results.

MUST have skills:

• 2+ years of experience in technical project management
• Excellent English communication skills (fluent)
• Experience in working with a remote team
• Experience in management of the distributed development team
• Responsibility and proactivity
• Ownership and accountability
• Ability to work with a big amount of work
• Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and clients
• Extensive experience with Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence), full understanding of how to set up workspaces, fields, permissions, schemas, etc

Nice to have skills:

• Basic/Good knowledge of Drupal CMS
• Experience translating business requirements to technical requirements and system architecture
• Experience in creating proposals and statements of work

Day-to-day Responsibilities
Responsibilities that candidate will have on a daily basis.

• Host scrum meetings and identify what’s been done, what’s in progress and what’s planned
• Communicate with clients via Basecamp, Email, GoToMeeting
• Transition all the client’s feedback into Jira tasks and requirements
• Lead the decision-making process what is in scope and what is a feature request
• Set up the priority for features, tasks, bugs, and defects that may appear on a daily basis
• Control team loading over Harvest Forecast
• Control projects milestones and timelines 
• Create and send reports to the client about hours burn down
• Create and send reports to the company leadership about high-level deviation from sold and utilized hours
• Identify blockers and apprise about them to team and clients

We Propose

• 100% remote work;
• Fair compensation;
• Benefits such as vacation, sick leave, a day off during official national holidays;
• Flexible schedule (7 hrs per day / 1 hr for learning new things);
• Regular Friday Open Microphones about different tech things from other team members;
• Help with learning new things (courses, books, etc.);
• Support in participating in conferences;
• Warm and friendly working environment;
• Team buildings and other sorts of online/offline team activities.

Lighthouse Labs is looking to welcome a Project Manager to help scale our next stage of growth as we expand into new markets, increase our offerings and diversify our education programs! Reporting to the Sr. Project Manager, you will collaboratively work with the Project Management team to create project plans including the project charter, project schedule and dependencies, resource estimates, RACI chart, milestones, RAID logs, process maps and dashboards, as appropriate based on project scope. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who can manage a project from initiation to completion and ensure that each project is completed on time and on budget using project management tools and best practices across the project lifecycle (Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor & Control, and Close). If this sounds like you, please apply today.

What you’ll be doing:

• Create project schedules and detailed project plans
• Track results and utilize project data to create summary reports for the Account Manager and Senior Project Manager as needed, while making future projects more productive and cost-efficient
• Assist in documenting project phases and creating reports for the Account Manager
• Work with different teams to proactively identify and manage project risks and issues as they arise
• Build strong relationships by being a team player to ensure everyone is successful in meeting their goals on a project
• Ensure various teams have the tools required to meet project milestones

What will make you stand out:

• Post-Secondary degree or diploma or relevant combination of education and experience
• A PMP certification or equivalent is an asset
• 5-8+ years proven experience as a project manager or comparable role
• Must be very comfortable with the practical application of various project management frameworks and methodologies including waterfall, hybrid and agile
• Must be detail oriented - attention to detail is critical due to different aspects of the project needing to be managed and overseen simultaneously, all of which are important to its well-being and success
• You take initiative - you will be leading and managing projects and therefore, it is crucial that the project manager takes initiative to uphold their responsibilities without having to be micromanaged
• You are a good communicator - you must be an excellent facilitator across internal teams and external stakeholders, therefore superior communications skill is a must
• You are results oriented - you have the ability to lead, focus, and support others to meet deadlines and accomplish tasks on time; scheduling and budgeting is a key success factor for this role.
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to motivate team members, manage deliverables, and keep projects on track
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with a number of collaboration tools such as G Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar etc.) and Slack
• Experience using project management software such as Wrike, MS Project, Asana, Jira or similar project management tools is an asset

Why you’ll like the job: 

• Fast-paced culture focused on continuous learning and growth
• 4 WEEKS PTO! (15 vacation days, 5 personal days)
• Unlimited sick days
• A remote working budget to get your home office up and running
• A learning fund to support professional development
• Flexible working hours
• 100% employer-paid health benefits

About us: 

Lighthouse Labs was founded in 2013 with the mission to effectively and efficiently prepare the workforce with the analytical and technical skills necessary to succeed in a world of automation. With an initial focus on our open-enrolment developer bootcamp, we have grown into a leading provider of professional education services, delivering outstanding educational outcomes for our students. Our secret? Innovative curriculum, proprietary edtech, unique mentorship and career services and partnerships with government and industry leading organizations. We’re a bunch of quirky, inclusive and smart people who are changing lives by reimagining education - join us!

Lighthouse Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All positions at this time are remote, and we welcome all applicants. Talk to us to find out about our learning fund and other perks!

Lighthouse Labs is looking to welcome a Project Manager for a 6-month contract to help scale our next stage of growth as we expand into new markets, increase our offerings and diversify our education programs! Reporting to the Sr. Project Manager, you will collaboratively work with the Project Management team to create project plans including the project charter, project schedule and dependencies, resource estimates, RACI chart, milestones, RAID logs, process maps and dashboards, as appropriate based on project scope. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who can manage a project from initiation to completion and ensure that each project is completed on time and on budget using project management tools and best practices across the project lifecycle (Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor & Control, and Close). If this sounds like you, please apply today.

What you’ll be doing:

• Create project schedules and detailed project plans
• Track results and utilize project data to create summary reports for the Account Manager and Senior Project Manager as needed, while making future projects more productive and cost-efficient
• Assist in documenting project phases and creating reports for the Account Manager
• Work with different teams to proactively identify and manage project risks and issues as they arise
• Build strong relationships by being a team player to ensure everyone is successful in meeting their goals on a project
• Ensure various teams have the tools required to meet project milestones

What will make you stand out:

• Post-Secondary degree or diploma or relevant combination of education and experience
• A PMP certification or equivalent is an asset
• 5-8+ years proven experience as a project manager or comparable role
• Must be very comfortable with the practical application of various project management frameworks and methodologies including waterfall, hybrid and agile
• Must be detail oriented - attention to detail is critical due to different aspects of the project needing to be managed and overseen simultaneously, all of which are important to its well-being and success
• You take initiative - you will be leading and managing projects and therefore, it is crucial that the project manager takes initiative to uphold their responsibilities without having to be micromanaged
• You are a good communicator - you must be an excellent facilitator across internal teams and external stakeholders, therefore superior communications skill is a must
• You are results oriented - you have the ability to lead, focus, and support others to meet deadlines and accomplish tasks on time; scheduling and budgeting is a key success factor for this role.
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to motivate team members, manage deliverables, and keep projects on track
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with a number of collaboration tools such as G Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar etc.) and Slack
• Experience using project management software such as Wrike, MS Project, Asana, Jira or similar project management tools is an asset

Why you’ll like the job: 

• Fast-paced culture focused on continuous learning and growth
• 4 WEEKS PTO! (15 vacation days, 5 personal days)
• Unlimited sick days
• A remote working budget to get your home office up and running
• A learning fund to support professional development
• Flexible working hours
• 100% employer-paid health benefits

About us: 

Lighthouse Labs was founded in 2013 with the mission to effectively and efficiently prepare the workforce with the analytical and technical skills necessary to succeed in a world of automation. With an initial focus on our open-enrolment developer bootcamp, we have grown into a leading provider of professional education services, delivering outstanding educational outcomes for our students. Our secret? Innovative curriculum, proprietary edtech, unique mentorship and career services and partnerships with government and industry leading organizations. We’re a bunch of quirky, inclusive and smart people who are changing lives by reimagining education - join us!

Lighthouse Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All positions at this time are remote, and we welcome all applicants. Talk to us to find out about our learning fund and other perks!

Project Unicorn Project Manager 

Position:

InnovateEDU is currently seeking a full-time Project Manager to support Project Unicorn. The Project Manager works closely with the Director of Digital Programs to provide overall project management support to the Project Unicorn initiative including direct support and technical assistance on interoperability standards, systems implementation, and business practices for schools and vendors. 

This is a full-time position with the ability to work remotely. Since March 2020, the majority of InnovateEDU staff has worked virtually, and team members are expected to be available during typical office hours in Eastern Standard Time, with some flexibility available. The position may require 20% travel to support sites nationwide.

About Project Unicorn

Project Unicorn is a program under InnovateEDU that exists to grow the capacity of vendors and educators. Project Unicorn is an effort to improve data interoperability within K-12 education. We aim to create a community of innovators who make the broader case for secure interoperability by determining shared priorities, working in partnership with school systems and vendors to understand its importance and benefits, creating a demand-side push for interoperability through partnerships, and educating buyers to consider the total cost of ownership through informed comparison of vendors.

About InnovateEDU:

InnovateEDU is a non-profit whose mission is to eliminate the opportunity gap by accelerating innovation in standards-aligned, next-generation learning models and tools that serve, inform, and enhance teaching and learning. InnovateEDU is committed to massively disrupting K-12 public education by focusing on the development of scalable tools and practices that leverage innovation, technology, and new human capital systems to improve education for all students.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Director of Digital Programs to provide overall project management support to the Project Unicorn initiative including direct support and technical assistance on interoperability standards, systems implementation, and business practices for schools and vendors

• Author technical documentation, process documents, and oversees internal systems which manage, track and monitor client support data and activities
• Serve as the lead project manager for Salesforce for InnovateEDU including data entry and visualizations

• Support drafting and copy editing of external-facing resources and grant reports
• Support planning and execution of virtual and in-person technical stakeholder convenings
• Lead and support an external Technical Advisory Committee, working group meetings and Steering Committee meetings 
• Stays current on industry trends in education data, interoperability and privacy, and security
• Manage the Project Unicorn EdTech Vendor Pledge review process and certification
• Maintain a learning cadence by frequently contributing to standard bodies working groups, special interest groups, and other education data events
• Facilitate monthly webinars to advance understanding and create a library of resource materials on interoperability standards
• Provide administrative support as needed to maintain workflow, particularly in ensuring that support is documented and recorded
• Lead and manage a coaching cadence and staff for support for school districts and vendors on interoperability standards and education data initiatives. Possible tasks include
  • Create/Revise workflow systems and procedures by monitoring and analyzing client usage, success, project tasks, and data to determine the need for implementation changes
  • Provide troubleshooting and advice for schools/districts/vendors who need just in time support
  • Provide technical assistance and referrals to technical experts for schools/districts/vendors

Who You Are

You are a mission-driven individual and believe in working to close the educational opportunity gap. You are an optimistic problem-solver and believe that together we can create real solutions that help the entire sector move forward. You are keen to understand different moving pieces of a complex project and willing to use your skills to organize the work for seamless implementation. You like a fast pace, managing many workstreams, and are highly responsive.

You are open to feedback, bring your best every day, and are ready to grow in all areas of your work. You want to join a team of folks who share your vision for mission-driven work at the intersection of education, policy, and civil rights. Finally, you know that sharing often is key to this work and are ready to document everything that you do so that schools everywhere, and the sector as a whole, can benefit.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors or Masters degree in data science, computer programming, information technology, or related field. 
  • Desirable: Experience within K12 education. 
  • Desirable: Experience with K12 education data standards (from A4L, CEDS, Ed-Fi, and/or IMS)
• Demonstrated project management experience, from conception to delivery
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills to manage and successfully prioritize competing priorities  
• Experience in designing and carrying out logistics for events (e.g., workshops or symposia) for educator audiences (task analysis, materials, organizing calendars)
• Ability to collaborate with staff and partners while accommodating multiple project demands and organizational priorities 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to foster collaborative and productive relationships among staff and external organizations and funders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly with a variety of audiences
• Writing proficiency with experience composing and editing copy for professional external audiences.  
• Knowledge of file management and administrative systems and procedures
• Working with internal systems such as Asana and Slack to stay organized and ensure communication with team members
• Knowledge and proficiency with  Salesforce and Tableau (Additional Pardot experience preferred).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Outlook) and GSuite (e.g., Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms)
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, and values including the commitment to nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs 
• Willing to do other duties as assigned

Compensation

Consistent with our diversity, equity, and inclusion statement we strive to address systemic gaps in pay often present in our larger society as a result of gender, racial and ethnic identity, or sexual orientation. All candidates are pay scaled by an independent third-party service through an application that calculates the market rate for the applicant based on skills and qualifications, job duties, market conditions within the location of applicant, education, and experience while leaving identifying identity markers blind. This position’s compensation range begins at $75,000.