[Remote] Project Manager - Learning
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants is transforming the accounting and finance profession through education, resources, and training. The Project Manager - Learning will lead complex learning plans, drive the transition from waterfall to Agile product delivery, and partner with Learning Product Managers to improve speed to market, predictability, and portfolio execution.
Responsibilities
- Lead adoption of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, hybrid models) within learning product development projects
- Partner with Learning Product Managers to implement sprint planning, backlog refinement, velocity tracking, and release planning
- Design and complete structured transition plans from waterfall-based project execution to Agile product delivery models
- Coach teams (design, content, SMEs, production, compliance) in Agile ceremonies and artifact management
- Establish governance for hybrid waterfall-Agile environments when regulatory or compliance constraints require structured gating
- Measure and promote collaboration, predictability, and throughput
- Conduct retrospectives and ensure relevant continuous improvement loops are implemented
- Standardize intake, prioritization, and backlog governance in consideration of portfolio strategy
- Align Jira (or successor PM system) workflows to the learning product lifecycle
- Develop visibility dashboards (velocity, burn-down, RAG, capacity tracking)
- Identify systemic delivery bottlenecks and implement process improvements
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in project management, business, accounting, finance, education, or a related field
- Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience conducting retrospectives and implementing continuous improvement actions
- 5+ years of experience managing complex projects
- 3+ years experience in project management related to commercial learning products
Benefits
- Hybrid remote / in-office work arrangement
- Healthcare benefit options
- Retirement benefit options
- Paid time-off
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Resources that support mental health
- Flexible benefit options for employees, their families, and lifestyles
- Learning opportunities and continued development support
Company Overview
Company H1B Sponsorship