Senior Manager, People Projects

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are helping to unlock human potential.

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our HR Team. The role will report to the Sr. Director, Strategic People Initiatives, helping to build from the ground up a structure that will enable the HR team to respond quickly to the needs of the business by addressing company wide transformational projects.  This role will be instrumental in initiating and driving HR programs and initiatives. Additionally, the Sr. Project Manager will engage with senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure project buy-in and support.  Successful candidates will be high-energy, focused and flexible with an appetite and aptitude for building new capabilities. 

This is a critical role within a new function of HR with growth potential as we mature and scale. The effectiveness  of this role will be measured by successful execution of projects, direct business impact and high-levels of engagement and adoption by project stakeholders. It is crucial that these projects embody 2U's guiding principles and demonstrate the ability to adapt to the ever-changing business priorities of the company.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Project Management

• Manage and coordinate multiple priorities and projects on time and on budget, as assigned.
• Lead, influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Identify ways to improve upon efficiencies and streamline processes wherever possible.
• Assist in the coordination of strategic planning and budgeting activities.
• Adapt to changing business needs, priorities, and project requirements.
• Willingness to be flexible and handle unforeseen circumstances that may arise during project execution.
• Research and propose new strategies to dramatically improve functional effectiveness.

People Management

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members while providing guidance and support.
• Manage the People Project Management through regular one on one meetings, removing barriers to drive team outcomes, executing performance management conversations, and  closely with the Sr. Director to execute strategy.

Communications 

• Effectively interact with team members, stakeholders, and senior leadership through verbal and written communication.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Clearly articulate the objectives and issues necessary to deliver a project.
• Develop and implement plans for managing communications to internal stakeholders.

Project Tracking/Reporting 

• Manage communications by keeping the HR team informed of the status, project deliverables and by managing the issue resolution process.
• Deliver successful projects with measurable outcomes and business impact.
• Achieve project objectives and meet set key performance indicators (KPIs).

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in project management.
• Strong analytic and decision making skills.
• Must be comfortable with ambiguity.
• Exceptional combination of strategic thinking and detail orientation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills. 
• Excellent presentation and organization skills for work in a global collaborative cross-functional environment.
• Track record of excellence, ability to drive change and deliver results.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Project Scheduling Tools, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and other project management tools.
• Ability to clearly explain complex concepts, clarify context, requirements, and process steps.

Benefits & Culture

Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If you’re excited by the opportunity to provide over 40 million learners and counting with access to world-class online higher education, then join us – and do work that makes a difference. #NoBackRow

We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
Full-time, U.S.benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Free snacks and drinks in-office
• Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO
• Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break

The anticipated base salary range for this role is ($85,000 -$115,000), with potential bonus eligibility.  Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, budget for the position and cost of labor in the market in which the candidate will be hired.

2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we’ve taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different, as well as by how we are alike. 

2U is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to us at: [email protected]. 

About 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)

For more than a decade, 2U, Inc. has been the digital transformation partner of choice to great non-profit colleges and universities delivering high-quality online education at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading global online learning platform, 2U provides over 45 million learners with access to world-class education in partnership with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporations. Our people and technology are powering more than 4,000 digital education offerings — from free courses to full degrees — and helping unlock human potential. To learn more: visit 2U.com.

About edX

edX is the education movement for restless learners and a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU). Together with the majority of the world’s top-ranked universities and industry-leading companies, we bring our community of over 45 million learners world-class education to support them at every stage of their lives and careers, from free courses to full degrees. And we're not stopping there — we're relentlessly pursuing our vision of a world where every learner can access education to unlock their potential, without the barriers of cost or location. Learn more at edX.org.

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