The Sr. Project Manager, Digital Experiences will be responsible for managing multiple strategic projects and initiatives within SEI’s Digital Experience team and will serve as the bridge from the enterprise to digital experience execution for complex marketing activities and campaigns. The Sr. Project Manager works closely with program sponsors, project managers and functional owners to deliver products and initiatives on time and on budget.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with stakeholders to identify, prioritize and resource strategic initiatives to support the digital experience team.
• Lead or contribute to the development of program or project scope statements with applicable stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate marketing initiatives, establish and maintain timelines, drive activities, identify risks/dependencies and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project completion.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with program sponsors, project managers and product teams to meet or exceed scope, date, and cost commitments for programs.
• Identify key milestones. Track owners and drive deliverables to meet milestones.
• Manage communication with product teams and management; includes development and tracking of project plans, status reports and other program related updates/communications.
• Anticipate and proactively manage program risks.
• Manage and resolve dependencies between projects and programs.
• Work adjacent to Agile product framework to coordinate, adjust and account for development time related to projects.
• Capacity planner for web production team to ensure content is released in accordance with the overall project timelines.
• Responsible for project planning interfaces related to Digital Experience team initiatives.

Job Skills:

• Experience managing multiple, competing priorities, duties and/or projects.  Proven ability to accommodate evolving responsibilities and last-minute changes.
• Must be a self-starter, with strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal direction.
• Desire to tackle challenging and diverse tasks.
• Exhibits sound judgment in making decisions.
• Strong written, verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Good presentation skills a plus.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on program and project management.
• Previous experience working with teams in multiple locations.
• Previous experience with digital properties and IT development a plus.
• Experience working in agile culture a plus.

Education:

• From an accredited institution.  Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent experience in IT).

Other:

• Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives (25 – 50%), senior leaders (10 – 20%) or Capella Core Faculty (5 – 10%).
• Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.
• If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
• Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
• This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
• Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered.
• Able to access information using a computer.
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Careers – Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc

SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary.  The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$92,700.00 – $139,100.00 – Salary

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.