Sr. Specialist, Project Manager

Scholastic • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Project Manager coordinates small to midsize projects and initiatives within a single business unit. This role ensures project visibility, timely execution, and adherence to mature Agile practices. The Staff Project Manager collaborates with stakeholders, maintains project trackers, and proactively addresses challenges to support successful delivery. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication to keep projects on track and stakeholders informed. Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Basic project management concepts and techniques
• Agile methodologies and frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban, and Product Operating Model
• Ability to manage scope, schedule, and resources for small projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and project management tools
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities
• Experience with Agile practices and tools (Jira, Confluence preferred)
• Experience managing small to midsize projects in a corporate environment
• Onshore/offshore delivery model
• Managing projects and documentation
• Jira and Confluence preferred
• Collaborations suites for document authoring, estimation and planning tools, Google Suite preferred
• Track record of successfully delivering projects in a matrixed organization
• Working with product development projects
• BS degree in computer science or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• Agile-related Project Management Certifications a plus (e.g. Certified Scrum Master CSM, CSPO Product Operating Model - Silicon Valley Product Group Training a plus
• Prior work experience developing and operating customer facing products in the Ed Tech Industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Organize and track progress of small to midsize projects, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards
• Maintain trackers and provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress, risks, and issues
• Break down tasks into manageable components
• Identify project challenges and recommend solutions to resolve them
• Prepare clear, concise, and error-free presentation materials and reports
• Apply mature Agile methods and processes to improve project efficiency
• Maintain accurate project documentation and knowledge sharing

Benefits

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
• Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Generous Parental Leave Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees