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THE OPPORTUNITY
Do you have a passion for student success? At The Learning Bar, we believe in every child’s potential and in transforming children’s lives. We are a global educational research company with over eighteen-years providing innovative solutions to schooling systems worldwide in pursuit of our vision to give all children the opportunity to thrive. As thought leaders in education, we are Canada’s largest provider of educational solutions, reaching over one million children globally every year.
The Learning Bar is looking for a Program Manager reporting to the Chief Product Officer.
THE POSITION
A senior member of the Client Success team, the Program Manager is responsible for ensuring the continued success of clients who use our Educational Prosperity suite of products. As Program Manager you will plan, execute, and control the delivery of the Educational Prosperity program and ensure clients achieve their intended outcomes. To be successful in this newly created role, you will be located within 2-hours of the head office located in Fredericton, NB. This position will appeal to seasoned professionals who have previously worked with clients in districts or at the school level; and have a desire to make an impact in the education sector. The idea candidate can plan, execute, and control projects from ideation through to completion – always mindful of the client needs and agreed contracted deliverables and milestones.
As Program Manager, your daily activities are varied, and include:
- Full cycle project management, including risk mitigation, document maintenance, and reports.
- Effective management of available resources to ensure contract delivery objectives are met though effective management of team scheduling and capacity utilization.
- Seeking opportunities to improve processes.
- Developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
- Seeking information gathered by those who deliver services directly to educators at the schools, collaborate with the Client Success team, and strategizing with others while fostering a culture of accountability, professional development, high performance, motivation, and success.
- Recognizing the importance of the balance of long-term relationship-building; and meeting contract requirements. Practice effective change management strategies with clients, including the creation and execution of robust communications plans.
QUALIFICATIONS
You have a diploma from an accredited university or college, and over five (5) years experience as a program / project manager or a combination of at least three (3) years in a client-facing (e.g., Customer Success or Sales) role and (2) years as a project manager.
Challenges excite you! You have a solid track record of managing change, and proven experience leading diverse stakeholders through transformative change in the workplace. You are flexible, enthusiastic and have incredible interpersonal skills. You come to this role with maturity and a desire to make a difference.
Additional skills (nice to have, but not required)
- Previous experience in education as a teacher, principal, school district administrator or other related role.
- Previous experience implementing educational programs within a school area or district is an asset.
- Agile project management experience.
- Bilingual (FR and EN)
*A complete list of objectives, role responsibilities, and qualifications will be provided to those candidates selected for an interview.
THE CULTURE
At The Learning Bar we offer a flexible work environment where the strengths of the individual are recognized and leveraged. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a flexible vacation plan. We are proud to take an active part in ensuring you have what you need to perform at your best.
We’re looking to grow as a diverse and inclusive workspace. We recognize that each person brings their own unique experiences and knowledge to a position, therefore if you don’t fit the above description 100% but can describe why you would be a great fit, please consider applying anyway. We are excited to talk to people from a variety of backgrounds and explore how you can add to our culture! We also like to meet people where they’re at, so if you require any accommodations throughout the interview process, please let us know.
While this position can be performed remotely, only those located within a 2-hour time zone will be considered. Additionally, applicants must have the right to work in Canada. The Learning Bar is not able to offer sponsorship at this time. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Preference will be given to those individuals who self-identify as Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit, or Metis.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to Shaun McBride at hr@thelearningbar.com. Applications will be accepted until such time as a suitable candidate is identified. We request your name clearly stated on the filenames.
