Project Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Product Development

Location: Peachtree City, GA

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Company Overview

Gallopade is a leading K-12 curriculum publisher specializing in state-aligned educational resources that aim to empower teachers and inspire students. For over four decades, we've partnered with schools, teachers, libraries, museums, and retailers to deliver engaging curriculum materials and award-winning children's literature across Social Studies, Civics and Government, Science, and more! Our comprehensive curriculum helps educators bring learning to life with standards-aligned content that ensures student success.

Position Overview

Gallopade is seeking a Project Manager to join our growing company as part of our Product Development team. The Project Manager will support the planning, execution, and delivery of print and digital educational resources for grades K-8. This role is a key contributor within the Product Development Department and will report to the Senior Project Manager. It is a full-time position, on-site at our Peachtree City, GA headquarters.

The Project Manager will contribute to the successful development and release of new print and digital products, features, enhancements, updates, and corrections. This position will help ensure deliverables are completed in scope, on time, and within budget to meet stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocations for curriculum product development

• Help manage project scope, identifying potential risks and escalating appropriately

• Support the Senior Product Manager in tracking start-to-end development projects, milestones, and overall deliverables throughout the project lifecycle

• Participate in pre-planning of product development projects following the waterfall methodology and release schedules

• Assist in leading project meetings and preparing status reports for stakeholders

• Help coordinate communication between editorial, design, and production

• Support quality control processes at various stages of development

• Assist in managing smaller projects independently while learning to handle larger initiatives

• Contribute to the collection and analysis of project metrics to improve processes

• Maintain accurate project documentation and update project management systems

• Support budget tracking and resource allocation for assigned projects

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency with project management software and tools

• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills

• Leadership Potential: Demonstrates emerging leadership capabilities and decision-making skills

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders

• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues, analyze options, and implement solutions

• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

• Experience in educational publishing, curriculum development, or instructional design preferred

• Familiarity with both waterfall and agile project management methodologies

Required Experience

• BA/BS degree, or related field

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in project management, product development, or a related field

• Experience in the publication industry, specifically in educational products, is preferred.

• PM certification or training preferred.

To Apply

Please send your resume to careers@gallopade.com - Include samples of projects you have worked on and have had published.