New Meridian
Senior Project Manager
About this role
Senior Project Manger New Meridian Corporation, located in Austin, TX seeks outstanding candidates for the role of Senior Project Manager. This position, reporting to the Director of Program Management, will assume overall responsibility for providing project management support to deliver contractual obligations for key strategic internal projects at New Meridian. WHO WE ARE: New Meridian is a non-profit, assessment design and development organization. We believe assessments should focus on skills that matter: critical thinking, deep understanding, and the ability to communicate ideas effectively, helping prepare students to adapt and thrive in a complex world. At New Meridian, we create high-quality assessments that measure these skills to ensure all students have access to valuable educational experiences. Our mission is to advance the quality of public education for all students by designing assessments that focus on the skills that matter. Our team is defined by a strong commitment to improving student learning, empowering teachers, and advancing the role of high-quality assessment in expanding opportunity for all students. We are recognized leaders in assessment innovation, driven by our willingness to tackle complex challenges and our dedication to delivering exceptional support to our partners. WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Project Managerto oversee certain aspects of complex projects in the K–12 education assessment space. In this role, you will be accountable for leading end-to-end project delivery—from planning through execution—ensuring all milestones are achieved on time, within scope, and at the highest quality. You will collaborate closely with state education agencies, vendors, and internal teams to align goals, manage expectations, and navigate the intricacies of large-scale assessment programs. This role requires a deep knowledge of the assessment process, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. An ideal candidate:
- Shares a strong commitment to our mission of advancing equity in educational opportunities for all students and understands the role that large-scale assessments can play in achieving that goal.
- Can drive project execution, ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and services, and maintain strong relationships with state education clients and internal stakeholders.
- Brings a deep understanding of the assessment lifecycle, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Is results-driven, resourceful, action oriented, and persistent. You are an expert organizer and project planner who consistently looks ahead and anticipates needs before they arise.
- Can quickly adapt and develop creative solutions to assessment and content development challenges.
- Must be highly self-aware and perceptive to the dynamics of key relationships, naturally gaining the respect of colleagues, vendors, and clients through authenticity, warmth, and competence.
- Demonstrates a willingness to contribute to a positive organizational culture – one of generosity, trustworthiness, and curiosity. EXPECTED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee project timelines and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure milestones and deliverables are met on time and to the highest quality standards.
- Lead the planning, development, and implementation of processes, schedules, and deliverables for education assessment programs, ensuring alignment with client expectations and contractual requirements.