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EAB is hiring a Technical Project Manager, Implementation. This role involves managing the technical implementation of EAB's web-based platform for a pool of clients, setting and executing project milestones, and enhancing process improvements. The Technical Project Manager is responsible for quality management, partner satisfaction, and engagement throughout the implementation lifecycle.

Highlights

Manage and execute technical projects end-to-end for partners
Lead implementation strategy based on data availability
Communicate project-related changes, risks, and contingencies
Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and UNIX
Salary range: $48,000 – $60,000 annually
Requires Bachelor's Degree and project management experience
Develop expertise in the Edify platform
Strong understanding of data flow and databases

Technical Project Manager, Implementation Full Description

About EAB

At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve.

At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards.

For more information, visit our Careers page.

The Role in Brief:

Technical Project Manager, Implementation (Edify)

The Technical Project Manager manages a pool of clients through the technical implementation of the technology's web-based platform. This role manages the partner relationship, sets and executes against project milestones, and manages the quality, partner satisfaction and engagement throughout the implementation lifecycle. This role is also responsible for contributing to the team's process improvement efforts and finding innovative ways to make positive impacts to the business.

This role is based in Richmond, VA or Washington, D.C.

Primary Responsibilities:

Effectively manage and execute technical projects end-to-end for a portfolio of partners
Design and lead implementation strategy based on institutional structure and data availability
Work with the partners technical staff, to extract and validate data
Assist team in improving process, and developing scalable solutions
Own and drive end-to-end data validation processes to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project requirements
Master the functionality of the Edify platform and develop expertise in industry/product terrain
Foster executive level relationships within the institution
Facilitate phone calls and in person presentations with partners
Communicate project-related changes, risks, and contingencies, facilitating resolutions as needed
Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and remove impediments to project success
Organize and facilitate regularly occurring cross-functional project team meetings and huddles and keep all parties informed on project statuses
Identify and resolve technical challenges affecting project timelines or functionality.
Develop project schedules and plans for assigned partners, including coordination of project requirements/components

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum 1 year of continuous work experience
Experience working with analytic tools (Excel, SQL, UNIX)
Valid Driver’s License
Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically
Attention to detail
Service orientation
Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Strong communication skills
Demonstrable analytical reasoning and problem-solving ability
Time management skills
Understanding of flow of data and familiarity with databases and data warehouse structures and data pipeline methodologies

Ideal Qualifications:

Partner management experience
Project management/planning/scheduling experience, including familiarity with and application of project management practices, tools, and technologies
Relevant project management experience
Demonstrates personal responsibility and assertiveness
Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspiration

If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome new perspectives and learn from each other’s unique experiences. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day.

Compensation:

The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $48,000 – $60,000 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role.

This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Benefits:

Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include:

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible

· 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays

· Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)

· 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution

· Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans

· Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family

· Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation

· Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance

· Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents

· Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel

· Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members

· Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance

· Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program

· Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities

Benefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits.

This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard.

To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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