VP of Project Management

Role Description The VP of Project Management is a full-time, remote role responsible for leading strategic projects and programs that support the academy’s mission and growth. This role oversees project planning, execution, and delivery across multiple initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, timelines, and budgets. The VP collaborates with academic leaders, administrative teams, and external partners to define project scope, manage risks, and track performance metrics. Day-to-day tasks include developing project plans, coordinating cross-functional teams, reviewing progress reports, and implementing process improvements for project and program management. The role also involves mentoring project leads, optimizing resource allocation, and communicating project updates and recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong Project Management skills, including Project Planning and the ability to manage complex, multi-phase initiatives. Candidates should possess Program Management capabilities to oversee portfolios of projects and ensure strategic alignment across the organization. Candidates should possess Analytical Skills to interpret data, assess performance, and inform decision-making and prioritization. Candidates should possess Budgeting skills to develop, monitor, and optimize project and program financial plans. Experience leading cross-functional teams in an educational or nonprofit setting is beneficial. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change management skills are highly desirable. Proven leadership experience in a senior project or program management role is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in management, education administration, business, or a related field; an advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP) is a plus.