Calance Job Opening - Project Manager - Education Technology Implementation

Calance Job Opening

Job Title	Project Manager - Education Technology Implementation - ID:43412
Duration	1 year
Start Date	ASAP
Job Skills	SQL, MS Office, Google Applications, Jira, Confluence
Location	Los Angeles, CA

Our client, a leading provider of innovative educational technology solutions, is seeking a Project Manager. This role offers the exciting opportunity to lead high-impact projects that enhance school operations and drive meaningful change in the community.
Position: Project Manager
Duration: Contract until January 23, 2026
Location: 333 S Beaudry Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Work Arrangement: Hybrid or Onsite

Role Summary:
As a Project Manager, you will oversee the implementation of key projects for our client, managing schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery. This role involves coordinating interdepartmental activities, solving complex problems, and acting as a liaison with stakeholders to meet project goals on time and within budget constraints.

Responsibilities:
-Managing the implementation of an external project, including setting up and directing project/program schedules and budgets.
-Monitoring projects from initiation through delivery, interfacing with customers, and coordinating interdepartmental activities to ensure timely completion within budget.
-Leading teams to solve complex problems, developing and presenting project communications to influence key internal and external stakeholders.
-Setting project expectations and implementation plans, monitoring success against business objectives, and recommending adjustments as needed.
-Leading cross-functional, cross-business project teams and teams of project managers.
-Developing proposals and business cases for projects, including identifying, securing, and coordinating resources while building consensus around objectives.
-Interfacing and managing project resources across various locations and time zones.
-Negotiating with stakeholders and sponsors to set expectations and build consensus.
-Requesting, preparing, and compiling documents for data entry, checking source documents for accuracy, certifying data, and correcting as necessary.
-Responding to challenges creatively, working collaboratively as part of a team, and following internal escalation paths.
-Logging and escalating issues to relevant teams, maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction, and notifying management of potential risks.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:
-5-7 years of cross-functional, cross-disciplinary project management and business analysis experience in technology or software-related fields.
-Knowledge of key project management components (e.g., scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk, integration) and associated tools and methodologies.
-Experience managing complex projects with multi-month/year timelines.
-A four-year degree (BA/BS) preferred, though not mandatory with adequate experience.
-2-4 years of experience on a customer technical support help desk.
-Project Management Certifications (desired, but not required).
-Experience in the K-12 school foodservice market (highly desired).

Required Skills/Experience:
-Ability to implement educational technology products effectively.
-Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
-Strong communication skills for phone, online presentations, and writing.
-Ability to work under time constraints, balance multiple priorities, and collaborate across departments.
-Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, problem-solving, and research skills.
-Self-motivated with the ability to commit to and execute on schedules.

Other Skills:
-Basic understanding of Microsoft SQL databases.
-Required to travel within the assigned location to visit sites as needed, with willingness to travel 2-3 times a year based on business needs.
-Knowledge of computers, general networking concepts, internet usage, and Microsoft Office (especially strong Excel skills for data manipulation and formulas).
-Working knowledge of office equipment, computer hardware, and peripheral devices.
-Strong customer service focus.

Important Notes:
Experience in the K-12 school foodservice market is highly valued, as it aligns directly with the project’s focus on educational technology implementations, providing candidates with a unique opportunity to apply specialized knowledge in a dynamic environment.
Calance Consultant Benefits Offerings:
EPO/PPO Medical Plan (Anthem)
HMO/PPO Dental programs (Anthem)
Vision - VSP (MetLife)
401K VOYA Retirement vesting program

Who is Calance?
Calance is a global IT company with operations in the United States, Canada and India. Over the years, Calance has grown organically and has acquired numerous successful IT Services firms along the way. As a result, the company today is a mix of diverse cultures, talents and expertise that collaborate globally to bring our best capabilities and thinking to clients. Calance also offers benefits which includes Medical, Dental, Vision care and 401K.
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www.calance.com

Pay Range - 50.00- 53.90

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