Senior Strategic Project Manager
About The Position
Coursera and Udemy have merged, creating a comprehensive skills development platform for the AI era. This combined entity aims to accelerate AI-powered innovation and shape how the world acquires and builds skills. Coursera, founded in 2012, provides universal access to world-class learning through partnerships with leading universities and industry experts, offering a wide range of credentials. The platform utilizes AI-powered features to personalize learning and offers role-based solutions. Institutions globally use Coursera to upskill their workforce in high-demand fields, while individuals use it to advance their careers. Coursera is a public benefit corporation and a B Corp. At Coursera, we seek inventors, innovators, and lifelong learners to shape the future of education. You will contribute to global programs and tools that empower online learning for millions. Ideal candidates are customer-focused, move quickly, simplify processes, and iterate on key metrics. We are a globally distributed team that collaborates intentionally for problem-solving and key milestones, fostering an environment for optimal work. Our virtual hiring and onboarding process allows for seamless integration and impact from anywhere. If you are ready to make a global impact, scale products across Coursera + Udemy, and advance your career, we encourage you to apply. This role offers flexibility in work location, allowing you to choose between working from home, an office, or a collaboration space. As a globally distributed team, we come together intentionally for collaboration, complex problem-solving, and key milestones, creating opportunities for teams to achieve their best work.
Requirements
- 8+ years of project/program management experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Track record of successfully managing company-level, complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Experience coordinating across senior stakeholders, including VPs+
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellence in project infrastructure creation and maintenance
- Outstanding written and verbal communication
- Proven ability to influence without authority
Nice To Haves
- Experience in high-growth technology companies
- PMP certification or equivalent
- Experience with transformation or change initiatives
- Master's degree in a relevant field
Responsibilities
- Execute strategic initiatives that meet specific selection criteria: CEO and / or Executive Team priorities, Multi-quarter transformations spanning 3+ functions, Material to company metrics or business model
- Design and maintain project management infrastructure: Detailed project plans and timelines, Status reporting and dashboards, Risk and dependency tracking, Meeting management and documentation
- Coordinate across multiple stakeholder groups to drive project success: Drive alignment on deliverables and timelines, Ensure clear ownership and accountability, Surface and resolve bottlenecks, Maintain momentum toward objectives
- Build scalable project management capability: Template creation and refinement, Best practice documentation, Knowledge transfer mechanisms, Process improvement recommendations
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Bonus and RSU equity programs
- Global perks designed to help you grow and thrive wherever you are
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
