Education Project Manager (Remote Flexible)

The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

Opportunity

Abt Global seeks an experienced Project Manager to support research and technical assistance contracts with the U.S. Department of Education and other human services agencies. The Project Manager is responsible for managing the operational, contractual, and financial aspects of ongoing projects in close collaboration with the project director. The Project Manager also regularly assesses project risks and develops strategies to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals.

Core Responsibilities

• Facilitate, coordinate, and regularly monitor project scope, schedule, and quality, from project start up to close out.
• Prepare for and facilitate monthly Project Health Reviews with Client Account Leadership.
• Coordinate regular client and internal team meetings and communication.
• Analyze project financial performance with support from Project Financial Analyst, including planning and management of projects to efficiently utilize contract value, generate revenue, and developing achievable project financial forecasts.
• Actively support Abt’s business development efforts, including completion of required trainings and proposal management support to the Education portfolio and other portfolios as needed.
• Collaborate with the Project Director to implement mitigation strategies to maintain financial health.
• Collaborate with finance team to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
• Support development and review of client and internal reports and deliverables for accuracy and approval.
• Participate in the procurement processes for subcontractors, consultants, or other vendors and track progress and liaise with Abt’s contracts group.
• Stakeholder engagement and management of subcontractors, consultants, or other vendors, including project-related communications, contract and invoice management.
• Identify staffing and hiring needs and liaise with the resource management team to staff projects according to the project staffing plan.
• Identify risks, maintain a risk registry, and escalate items as needed.
• Manage internal knowledge management requirements and processes.

What We Value

• Bachelor’s Degree + Five years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Three years of relevant experience, or PhD
• Demonstrated experience and success as a Project Manager.
• Demonstrated experience in project financial and contract management.
• Demonstrated experience in proposal management and business development.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, communication, and customer relationships skills.
• Understanding of project risk and importance of timely monitoring and escalation.
• PMP a plus, not required.
• Ability to work successfully in matrixed structure and use influence and consensus building to achieve results.
• Experience developing progress reports, briefings, and decks for presentation to clients or corporate leaders.
• Technical knowledge of federal education policies and programs, and or experience working on contracts with the U.S. Department of Education a plus.
• Commitment to Abt’s values and mission to improve the well-being of people worldwide, and to our commitment to centering equity as the cornerstone of our identity.

What We Offer

Abt Global is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Global provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $69,000 to $110,000 and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.

Disclaimer: Abt Global will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment. 

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