Sr. Director Project Management Office TechDev

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What We’re Looking For:

The Senior Director, Project Management Office (PMO), will join the newly established PMO with the TechDev organization, and manage Scrum Masters and/or Project Managers dedicated to a team(s) to ensure we deliver on the business outcomes and objectives according to agreed-to timelines and budgets. The Senior Director oversees efforts to ensure that the business strategy and execution are strongly aligned and deployed appropriately to improve the communication of business results and project progress. The Senior Director will coach and mentor individuals and teams to discover and implement improved ways of collaborating and developing into high-performing, self-organizing, Agile units.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Evaluate and enhance the use of project management methodologies and Agile best practices across TechDev, by leading a team of project managers and scrum masters to ensure we are employing the right practices and processes to achieve our goals

Direct the design and evolution of implementation methodologies with an emphasis on efficiency, consistency, and alignment with operational needs

Drive a practice of continuous improvement across TechDev - use data to diagnose issues and drive constant improvement in operational efficiency and team velocity

Create and lead efficient and effective monitoring and reporting of project progress across the organization, including to the Executive team

Ensure tight alignment of activities across functional teams through cross-functional planning, regular communications, and status updates

Ensure project plans are established and maintained through the project / product lifecycle

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computers Science or a related discipline

6 years experience in project/program management in education operations, publishing, or a related field

Proven experience working in an Agile environment, in a variety of positions – team member, Scrum master

Demonstrated expertise in Agile / Scrum frameworks and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc) and experience training an organization to embrace these methodologies across numerous projects and product cycles

Superior editing, writing, and critical reasoning skills

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and presence

Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts concisely and clearly

Confident decision-making skills and an ability to lead people in order to get results

Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change

About 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)

2U is comprised of 3 lines of business: Graduate Degree Programs, Short Course, and Boot Camps. Going beyond traditional learning management systems, we use tech, people, and data to help top universities and enterprise organizations transform in the digital era—and eliminate the back row in higher ed. We support lifelong learning which means thinking beyond a single degree. It means finding ways for students to gain the skills they need to change careers, evolve their expertise, and meet the challenges of the changing world head-on. We help our partners fill those needs—developing new digital education technologies and offerings capable of supporting students at different points in their lives. Whether they need a simple refresher, to learn something new, or to change their career trajectories completely, our partners are there to help them succeed. Together with our partners, 2U has positively transformed the lives of more than 275,000 students and lifelong learners.

2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At 2U, we are committed to creating and sustaining a culture that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities of our employees. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by the ways in which we are different, as well as the ways in which we are the same.

Benefits & Culture

Working at 2U means working with individuals that are passionate and mission driven. We collaborate on tough problems to deliver the best outcomes for our partners, students, and each other. You will find team members working together in our open office spaces, gathered in the kitchen grabbing a snack, or taking a break in our game rooms.

2U offers a comprehensive benefits package:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance, disability and 401(k)

Unlimited snacks and drinks

Generous paid leave policies including unlimited PTO

Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break from Christmas through New Years!

To learn more, visit 2U.com. #NoBackRow

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U’s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits and pay.

Company info

2U, Inc
Website : http://2u.com