Technical Project Manager II

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:

2U is seeking a Technical Project Manager with strong project management, Agile experience and communication skills to join our Technology Project Management Office (PMO). 2U Technical Project Managers serve as business experts who will leverage their project management and technical skills to deliver projects aligned with business priorities and business processes. 

You will be embedded within one of  2U’s Platform Areas and work with Product and Engineering teams to raise the bar for our suite of tools supporting external and internal user needs.

To be successful in this role, you know how to navigate complex projects and work across cross-functional teams. You have a keen eye for details and you thrive in fast-paced environments by bringing organized structure to them. You aren’t afraid to roll-up your sleeves when managing multiple projects of varying complexity and are organized to methodically track each milestone and deliverable. You are results-driven and enjoy seeing your projects come to fruition by ultimately delivering a great product.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Carry out an efficient communication strategy for ensuring communication with all levels of management within and outside of TechDev that is clear and concise. 
• Monitor risks, blockers and issues across the project and serve as a point of escalation/remediation for them.
• Drive a practice of continuous improvement within the Platform Area - use data to diagnose issues and drive constant improvement in operational efficiency, consistency and team velocity. 
• Ensure that project schedules, costs, and risks related to the project portfolio are effectively managed, and that sponsors/stakeholders are apprised of key statuses and developments. 
• Ensure tight alignment of activities across functional teams through milestone planning, regular communications, and status updates. 
• Leverage logic and analysis to identify the root cause of problems. 
• Exhibit professionalism in both internal and external documentation with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• 3 - 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Scrum Manager.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computers Science or a related discipline.
• Expertise in Agile / Scrum frameworks and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) and experience training an organization to embrace these methodologies across numerous projects and product cycles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment and confident in driving solutions.
• A commitment to continuous improvement in process.
• Motivated self starter who is very detail-oriented.
• Experience with project management and Agile tools including Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Lucid Charts.

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 ($84,000 - $100,000), 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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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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