Senior Project Manager, Sales

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

Amplify is seeking a multifaceted, innovative Senior Project Manager who excels at leading an effective internal project management team (one to two PMs) to drive sales-focused projects forward. This is a visible role, offering the opportunity to interact externally and internally across all levels of the organization.

This person will collaborate with Amplify team members across the organization to define project scope, document requirements, capture risk and change management, produce project artifacts, and deliver projects on time and on budget.

This role collaborates closely with the Sales team and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes supporting strategic business objectives. Excellent communication, leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and a mindset focused on efficiency are essential for the role.

Responsibilities:

• Run large projects or elements of cross-organization projects.
• Enforcing PMO documentation standards while deepening cross-departmental relationships.
• Build and maintain project artifacts such as project plans, documentation, communication templates, etc., with excellent attention to detail
• Drive initiatives forward.
• Collaborate across the organization to define project scope, complete project deliverables, and manage deadlines
• Ensure that all aspects of a project are successfully completed and satisfactory to superiors.
• Develops tactical solutions to problems independently and to strategic ones with some direction.
• Use appropriate means to clearly communicate various stages of projects, including status, risks, issues, and rationale, with confidence to the team and stakeholders.
• Respond to feedback and criticism with constructive equanimity. Provide feedback, present concepts, and efficiently lead work sessions.
• Communicate through written and verbal means to distill key points and drive trust for different stakeholders.
• Develop a system to ensure the AVP of Sales Enablement is update to date on all projects on the roadmap
• Assess PM workload and constantly circulate, assign, and ensure projects are moving to completion on the team
• Lead and coach team members.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience/expertise in project management methodology, able to enforce with team members.
• Lead multiple launched projects.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience managing complex projects
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Experience with project management tools (Smartsheets, Trello)
• Track record of successfully prioritizing work and delivering high-quality projects on time in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
• CAPM or equivalent certification.
• PMP or Agile CSM certification or equivalent work experience.
• Experience communicating with and presenting to key stakeholders
• Experience with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool (Salesforce preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project leadership experience within a SaaS environment.
• Experience working in the education technology field

What We Offer:

Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a lucrative 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross annualized salary range for this role is $100,000 – $125,000. This role is eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.