Partnership Management Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Assist the School Assessment team in effectively delivering and fulfilling assigned programs.

• Oversee multiple projects or a larger project within a specific program.

• Engage with customers and stakeholders, including vendors, cross-functional teams, and subcontractors.

• Build and sustain positive relationships with both internal resources and external clients.

• Provide prompt customer service and act as the primary day-to-day point of contact.

• Interpret and fulfill customer expectations and requirements.

• Manage projects through the stages of initiation, planning, execution, control, and closure.

• Keep project management plans, customer requirements, schedules, and program documentation up to date.

• Coordinate with stakeholders and resources to achieve project objectives.

• Ensure compliance with quality standards and review project deliverables for quality assurance.

• Assist in the execution of statements of work and contracts.

• Oversee adjustments to project scope, schedule, and costs.

• Identify and mitigate project risks while implementing approved solutions and workarounds.

• Recognize and apply process and quality enhancements, monitoring their effectiveness.

• Evaluate project performance, identify discrepancies, take corrective actions, and communicate outcomes.

• Aid in change control, scope documentation, estimates, pricing, and necessary documentation.

• Implement project plans and schedule tasks to meet customer deliverables efficiently.

• Prepare and deliver internal and external reports regarding program status, risks, and related matters.

• Support new business initiatives, which include drafting statements of work and change requests.

• Assist in financial reviews and documentation to ensure contracts remain within budget and margin expectations.

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction while ensuring quality is maintained.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.

• 2–3 years of experience in a project management role.

• PMP certification or a solid understanding and application of Project Management Institute (PMI) principles is a plus.

• Flexibility in the workplace is essential.

• Ability to make decisions based on limited information.

• Capacity to manage multiple, conflicting priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Significant background in customer service and project management.

• Understanding of team dynamics with the ability to cultivate a positive team atmosphere.

• Strong sense of urgency and meticulous attention to detail.

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong listening, negotiation, and facilitation abilities.

• Capability to develop and deliver effective presentations.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, MS Project, Visio, and PowerPoint.

• Some travel may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment.

• Emphasis on work-life balance.

• Freedom to work from anywhere at any time.

• Remote work arrangements available.

• Support for home office setup and work-at-home policies.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.