Tom Snyder Productions/Scholastic

Project Director

Tom Snyder Productions/Scholastic, developer of innovative educational software products, is seeking a Project Director.

 

Job Summary:

 

The Project Director is responsible for managing the design, development, and production of a large scale, technology-based math solution for Scholastic. The main job responsibilities will take place at Tom Snyder Productions in Watertown, MA with frequent updates and trips to Scholastic headquarters in New York City.

Primary Responsibilities:

 

·         Create and oversee development plans and schedules for each phase of the project, including the milestones and deliverables

·         Organize the product planning phase by working with research and content partners

·         Work with the Director of Product Planning to maximize use of all math project resources/schedule and budget

·         Coordinate project efforts across development teams (engineering, editorial, QA, design, etc.) and across functional areas (marketing, sales, design, etc.) in Watertown and NY

·         Provide regular reports to the management team on project progress

·         Negotiate and manage contracts with outside vendors

·         Hire and manage contractors to complete project goals

·         Establish a communication process and meeting schedule to facilitate development efforts

·         Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, negotiating tradeoffs between priorities and schedules/budgets

Minimum Qualifications:

 

·         Bachelor’s degree required

·         Minimum 6 years experience producing educational technology projects, with at least 2 years   guiding large scale projects

·         Strong software project management skills

·         Excellent problem-solving skills

·         Knowledge of math and the educational math market desired

·         Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent communication and negotiation skills

·         Experience managing enterprise level technology projects with a student management system and reporting

 

Contact:

Anne Clinton

Director of Quality Assurance

Tom Snyder Productions

a Scholastic Company

617-600-2317

aclinton@tomsnyder.com