Project Management Lead, Science

Amplify

. Lead on-time and in-budget execution and delivery health for critical product portfolios and enterprise initiatives .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $166,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading project management teams within EdTech, publishing, or SaaS environments, with a strong focus on Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies. Capable of optimizing project delivery through effective resource allocation, risk management, and communication across cross-functional teams.

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Project ManagementAgile/Scrum MethodologyWaterfall MethodologyJira ConfigurationVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingResource AllocationRisk ManagementBudget MonitoringPerformance Standards

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationTalent Development

Tools & Technologies

JiraSmartsheetNotionAI-Powered Project Management Tools

Industry Keywords

EdTechPublishingSaaSCross-Functional TeamsDigital Production

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead on-time and in-budget execution and delivery health for critical product portfolios and enterprise initiatives
Partner with the Head of Product and leadership team on delivery strategy and organizational capability
Oversee active projects and build delivery systems for cross-functional teams
Design and implement operating rhythms and artifact/tool standards
Oversee project schedules, dependency maps, and resource plans
Communicate project health and status to teammates, stakeholders, and executives
Synchronize curriculum writers and software engineers across content and digital feature delivery
Own resource allocation, monitor team capacity, and address burnout or under-utilization
Lead risk management, issue escalation, recovery planning, and blocker resolution
Monitor project spending and support annual budgets, re-forecasts, and five-year plans
Optimize the print-to-digital production pipeline with Supply Chain and Production
Define readiness standards for physical production
Evaluate and select vendors, negotiate terms, set performance standards, and monitor vendor performance
Identify and implement AI-powered project management tools
Directly manage and develop project managers
Improve project management standards, templates, tooling, and ways of working across the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–8 years of experience with increasing people management experience
Proven experience leading project management or operations teams in an EdTech, publishing, or SaaS environment
Deep fluency in Agile/Scrum for software and Waterfall for physical production
Experience managing at least 3–5 direct reports
Track record of hiring, training, and retaining high-performing talent
Comfortable using and configuring Jira, Smartsheet, and Notion
Ability to communicate with engineers, designers, supply chain teammates, and content writers
Ability to synthesize granular project risks into clear health reports for product leadership
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Background check required if selected
May be required to provide proof of vaccination or submit to enhanced background screening
No explicit educational credential required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Bonus
401(k) plan
Competitive health insurance
Mental health options
Basic life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Access to best-in-class development programs
Remote work
In-person onboarding or periodic travel to headquarters in New York, as required