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Description:
Under broad supervision, manages projects through full life cycle from project definition through implementation of project deliverables.
Creates collaborative partnership with all internal and external team members to accomplish the deliverables.
Under limited supervision, manages projects through the full life cycle from project definition and approval through implementation and evaluation of all project deliverables.
Incumbents must create a collaborative partnership with the all internal and external team members to accomplish the deliverables within the timeframes and budgets defined.
Provides guidance to the project team and utilizes standard project management methodology.
May also serve in a lead role and/or supervise lower-level staff.
The PM will manage the development and implementation of GT Infinity 2.0, a large-scale, AI-enabled lifelong learning platform designed to deliver personalized learning experiences, skills assessment, adaptive pathways, digital credentials, and integration with institutional and external systems.
The role involves coordinating multiple technical and functional teams, internal stakeholders, and external partners through discovery, prototyping, development, testing, and production deployment.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Seven years of recent relevant project management experience, with a progression in responsibility AND eligibility to sit for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Managing complex software development and digital platform implementations, preferably involving cloud-based applications and multiple system integrations.
Agile project management, including sprint planning, backlog management, resource coordination, and release management.
Cross-functional coordination among software engineers, UX designers, data specialists, business owners, and external technology partners.
Managing timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and deliverables across parallel workstreams.
Experience with Azure DevOps for agile project management, sprint tracking, and backlog management.
Proficiency with collaborative project management and documentation tools, such as Confluence, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project.
AI-enabled applications, personalization systems, or data-intensive digital products.
Learning technologies, EdTech platforms, LMS integrations, or workforce development systems.
Experience managing products from MVP through production and subsequent releases.
Familiarity with cloud environments such as Google Cloud Platform, Azure, or AWS.
Exposure to enterprise platforms such as Salesforce and Canvas, including system integrations and data workflows.
Familiarity with Figma or similar tools for coordinating UX/UI design and prototype development.
Experience with dashboards and reporting tools for tracking project progress and performance.
The priority is not expertise in a particular software application but demonstrated experience managing agile, technically complex product development projects with multiple stakeholders and clear delivery commitments.
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities