Head of project management business

The AP Curriculum and Assessment, Director, Project Management leads end-to-end project management for course and exam revisions and updates, ensuring rigorous execution, clear alignment, and on-time delivery of all milestones and deliverables. You will develop and maintain clear, scalable project plans (in Smartsheet), monitor progress at every stage, and provide transparent reporting on project health, risks, and dependencies. In addition, you will build and manage process documentation specifically tied to course and exam changes, and lead project management for special projects across C&A. You will also partner on contracts and budgeting for the projects you manage, and contribute to the oversight of operational resources. Drive Project Delivery and Execution (70%)

• Build and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones
• Track progress, monitor dependencies, and proactively manage risks, issues, and changes
• Ensure all deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and at a high quality bar
• Report on project health, key risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and leadership
• Explore and integrate approved Generative AI tools into project management workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and consistency across C&A operational processes.
• Lead Roadmaps, Process, and Operational Excellence (20%)
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Integration and Special Projects (10%)
• Serve as the primary C&A project liaison for cross-department initiatives within AP, ensuring clear communication and coordination
• Synthesize cross-functional input and translate it into actionable project plans and timelines
• Ensure alignment between cross-functional inputs and final project decisions, escalating gaps as needed
• Manage project execution for special projects involving C&A staff, ensuring alignment with existing priorities and capacity
• Support standard setting planning and coordination in partnership with Psychometrics, including roadmap alignment and data inputs
• Ensure cross-functional work is integrated into core project plans, timelines, and documentation
• Maintain visibility into interdependencies across teams and elevate risks or misalignments as needed

Expertise in managing complex projects with at least five (5) years of project management experience required, preferably in the higher education industry.

• Superior technical skills/expertise in Smartsheet and full suite of Microsoft office applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical thinking skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making and prioritization, with the ability to forecast and measure using appropriate metrics.
• Ability to oversee multiple workstreams with dependencies while keeping projects and budgets on track.
• Experience partnering on contracts and budget management for complex projects.
• Ability to identify risks early with a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage the entire process/product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• A Bachelor's degree.
• The ability to travel 3-6 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business.

At College Board, we offer more than a paycheck - we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive.

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