Project Manager

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day.

Project Manager

Curriculum Associates is looking for a Project Manager to join our team! The Project Manager is responsible for the planning and oversight of projects to ensure they are completed on schedule and within budget. Project Managers plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep stakeholders informed throughout the development process.

The impact you'll have:

- Determine and define project scope and objectives
- Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources effectively and efficiently
- Prepare project budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
- Track project costs to meet budget
- Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
- Provide project status updates consistently to various stakeholders
- Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
- Utilize project management best practices, techniques, and standards throughout project execution, including the development and maintenance of required project artifacts
- Monitor project performance and adjust as needed; identify areas for future improvement
- Budget Focus Only - Supporting the Research & Development project budget processes and department-wide initiatives and training
- Be an administrator of the Workday and Smartsheet tools as they relate to product development; entails being a super-user with both systems, troubleshooting, training, and serving as the liaison with users and stakeholders

Who we’re looking for:

- Proven ability to solve problems creatively
- Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
- Excellent analytical skills
- Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
- Ability to delegate effectively
- Proven leadership skills
- Cost and risk management skills
- Budget Focus Only – Experienced with budgets, spreadsheets, and data analysis
- A minimum of 4 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or equivalent experience

Travel : 0-6 times per year

Benefits and Pay Range:

Pay Range : This role’s range is $60,750 - $99,750. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each case. The Company recognizes that minimum wage varies by location and will ensure all compensation decisions comply with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits : Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan and receive an employer match. Employees have access to a flexible vacation and sick policy in addition to twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's, as well as a number of additional perks and benefits.

Application deadline: October 1, 2026. This is subject to close earlier if there is a high volume of applicants or a qualified hire is made.