Job Description

Project Manager

At MyComputerCareer, we're transforming lives through tech education! Our mission-driven team is dedicated to helping students achieve life-changing careers in IT. With a family-like culture rooted in Love, Customer First, Excellence, and Ethics, we're focused on making a lasting impact. Join us and be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions truly matter.

Compensation: $90-110K

Location: Remote

Candidates can reside in one of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NV, OH, OK, SC, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WI

Purpose Of Position

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering high-impact initiatives within the Project Management Office (PMO) that support the organization's higher education and professional upskilling mission. This role oversees the full project lifecycle across a diverse portfolio, including AI implementations, software development, and business process improvement initiatives. Operating within a matrixed organization, the Project Manager applies Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives.

The Project Manager serves as a key liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating complex project data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, proactive risk management, and a commitment to continuous improvement as the organization scales its educational offerings in a rapidly evolving skilling landscape.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, risk mitigation, and final delivery.
• Lead and coordinate multiple concurrent projects within a PMO and matrixed organizational structure.
• Apply Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies to meet diverse project needs.
• Serve as the primary bridge between technical teams and business units to ensure alignment and clarity.
• Develop and deliver clear, concise project status reports, risk assessments, and updates to senior leadership.
• Identify project dependencies, risks, and resource constraints, proactively implementing mitigation strategies.
• Oversee projects related to AI integration, software development, and business process improvements.
• Utilize project management tools to track timelines, deliverables, and performance metrics, with a strong preference for Smartsheet.
• Foster collaboration and continuous improvement across teams supporting educational and upskilling initiatives.
• Ensure projects align with organizational goals and support the modernization of internal workflows.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional ability to build high-trust relationships within cross-functional teams, fostering a "one-team" mentality and driving collective accountability.
• Proven track record of navigating and successfully delivering complex projects with incomplete information, using sound judgment to maintain momentum despite evolving requirements.
• Exceptional stakeholder communication and executive-level reporting skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to influence without authority in a matrixed environment.
• Strategic thinking with a proactive approach to risk management.
• Adaptability in fast-paced, evolving educational and technology-driven environments.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (required).
• Minimum of 5+ years of project management experience within a PMO.
• Demonstrated experience working in a matrixed organizational structure.
• Industry experience in higher education, professional IT certification training, or IT skilling/upskilling.
• Proven success delivering projects related to AI implementations, software development, and business process improvement.
• Expert-level knowledge of Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid project management frameworks.
• Proficiency in project management software; Smartsheet experience strongly preferred.

Physical And Cognitive Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats with technical teams and senior leaders.
• Maintain sustained cognitive focus to manage complex projects, competing priorities, and strategic decision-making.
• Analyze and interpret detailed project data, risks, and performance metrics.
• Ability to work for extended periods at a computer in a remote or office environment.
• Occasional movement within office or meeting environments as required.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other duties, as assigned by their manager.

Comprehensive Benefits That Support You At Every Stage

We believe taking care of our people is just as important as taking care of our students. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a well-rounded benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being.

Our benefits include:

• Multiple medical plan options, including HSA plans with employer contributions • Dental and vision coverage • Company-paid life and disability insurance • 401(k) with company match • Generous paid time off and holidays • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential personal support • Optional coverage such as accident, critical illness, and pet insurance

We're committed to helping our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain balance both at work and at home.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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