K-2 Program Manager

Job Description

Posted on: 
August 4, 2024

Job Overview:
The K-2 Program Manager will provide oversight for statewide assessment programs. They may be responsible for either multiple small projects or for one larger project within a program, which often requires multiple resources and cross-functional integration.
Program Managers serve as the client contact for a key program component. Within their area of responsibility, successful Program Manager will ensure adherence to contract specifications, schedules, and budgets, with a focus on the delivery of the technical components of CAI’s computer-based testing programs.
Job Responsibilities:

  • Manages day-to-day operational aspects of assigned program or project; drives timely and clear communication with project stakeholders.
  • Works directly with clients and internal teams to ensure that all plans and schedules are viable and that clear lines of communication are established.
  • Tracks deliverables, escalates risk, participates in risk mitigation sessions, and coordinates change requests across functional teams.
  • Develops meeting agendas, leads regular internal and external project meetings, and documents decisions.
  • Provides input regarding project staffing plans and the delegation/assignment of project responsibilities.
  • Interprets and documents software requirements and enhancement requests from clients; captures configuration specifications and works with software team to implement accordingly; performs UAT to ensure client expectations are met.
  • Ensures established operational and quality control processes are followed; identifies gaps and works with functional teams to close them.
Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Prior experience in the summative, certification, or other high stakes assessment industry is required
  • Experience or background in K-2/Early Childhood testing highly preferred
  • Experience working directly with senior-level clients, government stakeholders, and educators preferred
  • Experience working in large-scale assessment or SaaS organization preferred
  • PMP certification highly preferred
Why Work With Us?

When you work with Cambium Assessment, you’ll be helping to design and build inspiring solutions that make a real impact on the online testing industry, as well as the educators and students we support.

Our ground breaking work includes:
  • Advanced computer-adaptive algorithms
  • Mobile support of user interfaces
  • Learning management systems with social media features

  • Universally accessible user interfaces
  • Machine scorable items

In the 2021–2022 school year, we delivered more than 100 million online tests, successfully supported peak testing volumes exceeding 1.3 million simultaneous test takers, while ensuring an average response time of less than a tenth of a second. We have the most advanced features of any online testing system, and we continue to push boundaries to improve student performance measurement and enabling educators with actionable insights to drive better overall educational outcomes for our students. To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit www.cambiumassessment.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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