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Primary Function:  Performs detailed phases of design engineering work for a project of moderate size and complexity (e.g., assignment involving a single engineering discipline). The incumbent must be fully competent in all conventional aspects of design engineering and be capable of planning and conducting tasks requiring independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard design engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Primary Duties:  Determines client requirements and develops specifications, drawings, instructions, and related documents. Reviews vendor drawings for major components. Evaluates need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations. Consults with construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction activities. Ensures that production of drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements. May plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee the work of lower-level engineers who assist with particular projects. Prepares technical reports and sections of proposals as requested. May provide direction to and Supervision for Design Engineers I & II.  Education and Experience Requirements:  Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Environmental or other related Engineering from an ABET accredited college Minimum of 8 years progressive experience in the municipal water/wastewater and/or public works field of engineering is preferred Professional Engineer’s license in the state of Tennessee is a plus Experience in managing production and treatment projects as well and/or experience performing water distribution and wastewater collection modeling is preferred Advanced understanding of water treatment / distribution and wastewater collection / treatment principles and state regulations is preferred Ability to research and utilize available resources Candidate must be self-motivated, able to lead or assist a project team to completion of multiple projects simultaneously An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our company culture is a must Ability to guide, direct, and coordinate with multiple professionals involved in water / wastewater type projects and to manage the performance of various personnel in other departments Ability to effectively communicate, in English, both verbally and in writing Why Ardurra? While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Engineering

It takes powerful technology to connect our brands and partners with an audience of hundreds of millions of people. Whether you're looking to write mobile app code, engineer the servers behind our massive ad tech stacks, or develop algorithms to help us process trillions of data points a day, what you do here will have a huge impact on our business-and the world.A little about us: Yahoo is a global media and tech company that connects people to their passions. We reach nearly 900M people around the world, bringing them closer to what they love-from finance and sports, to shopping, gaming and news-with the trusted products, content and tech that fuel their day. For partners, we provide a full-stack platform for businesses to amplify growth and drive more meaningful connections across advertising, search and media. At Yahoo News, we are laser-focused on making discovery delightful and becoming the world's best curator for our 35 million daily users and expanding our distribution to more platforms to meet millions more users where they are. Building the best guide to the Internet (and the world) requires building the best team. The Production Engineering (PE/SRE/DevOps) team is the power behind engineering goodness for all above. By writing, designing and implementing software and infrastructure to drive velocity, operability, reliability and performance, the PE team ensures continuous quality and compliance on production systems. We also build and maintain tools and platforms for engineer productivity and are at the forefront of tech initiatives of infrastructure modernization with cloud platforms and experimenting with new technologies. Yes, we are DevOps! We are all about: Enabling a culture of ownership and excellence. Engineering processes that are Automated and Agile. Developing tools that are Self-Serve and (Re)Usable. Our goal is to: Efficiently bring products to market. Proactively prevent defects from reaching customers. Swiftly address and resolve any production issues." If you believe in the above, come join us. A Lot About You The Yahoo News Production Engineering team is seeking experienced DevOps/Cloud Infrastructure engineers with expertise in AWS and a strong knowledge of Web applications. If you are passionate about working in a dynamic environment and have the required skills, we would love to have you on board with us. Apply now to join our team! We are looking for DevOps, Production Engineers (SRE's) who are problem solvers at heart, with solid ability to dig into code and own the reliability domain. As a member of the PE team, you will work with your developer partners and implement operability improvements, security, infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, monitoring and other system requirements. You will also work in development of tools, automation platforms and intelligent monitoring. ResponsibilitiesManage large scale distributed systems by analyzing the existing processes and systems to identify areas of improvement.Collaborate with the engineering team on the product roadmap and provide support in terms of capacity planning and scaling, operability review, monitoring and alerting, process optimization, security and compliance.Work on challenging system and network problems to improve system performance and reliabilityImplement and maintain monitoring to provide complete transparency to application and system state, history, trends and insightsParticipate in oncall rotation, identify and resolve technical issues that arise in the production environment by closely working with engineering teams or platform teams.Able to provide guidance to the devops team by helping them to evaluate and implement industry best practices.Minimum QualificationsBS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent degreeAt least 5+ years experience in DevOps/ PE / SRE and Software Development rolesAt least 5+ Years of experience in at least one of the web technologies like Node.js, Apache, Jetty, Tomcat.At least 2+ years experience in containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) , cloud platforms like AWSProficiency in IaC Tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)Intermediate to advanced level of coding expertise in one or more language including Node.js, Python, or GoWorked & implemented Observability solutions for logging, tracing like New Relic, datadog, splunk & GrafanaPreferred QualificationsExperience in designing, managing large scale infrastructure in AWS EKS, AWS Open search, multi zone, multi region deployments.Design and implement DevOps tools, architectures, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks.Experience in web technologies like Node.js, Jetty, Tomcat, ATS is a plusExperience with system reliability tools like Open telemetry, Prometheus, Splunk, ELKExperience with large data processing and storage solutions like Storm, Spark, Hadoop Map/Reduce, Pig, Oozie, REDIS, DynamoDB, CassandraYahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form ( www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html ) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion ( www.yahooinc.com/diversity/ ) page to learn more.The compensation for this position ranges from $128,250.00 - $266,875.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don't require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you'll be given notice to make arrangements. If you're curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter. Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.About the Company Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results. A Little About Us The Research team is committed to championing people-centered experiences that bridge the gap between our users, designers, product managers, engineers, marketing, and editorial to generate empathy and identify opportunities to improve our product experiences. We are a team embedded across product organizations. We sit side by side with all of the teams and work hard to ensure collaboration, communication, and visibility. We are looking to hire an experienced User Experience Researcher to play a critical role in our Yahoo Communications (Comms) research team. A Lot About You As a Sr. User Researcher, you have a proven track record of shaping and delivering a wide range of generative and evaluative UX research projects across the entirety of the digital product life cycle. Your thought leadership and deliverables will be critical in our ongoing effort to better enable product and design teams to make informed, confident decisions and to set the strategy for future products and features. At Yahoo, you will collaborate with a multitude of stakeholders in a challenging environment to deliver key insights that will drive the next generation of our products. We are a fast-moving company, and direct experience in both traditional and modern approaches to recruitment, diverse research methods, and impactful reporting is a must. No matter if you are engaging in in-depth interviews, user acquisition research, retention analysis, behavioral data analysis, competitive analysis, survey design, or usability studies, you are a deep and insightful thinker who both revels in the challenge of a complex problem and can bring a fresh perspective to your work. Specifically, the Sr. User Experience Researcher will work in Yahoo Comms, formerly Yahoo Mail, focusing on iterative and innovative product research where there is a need for a well-versed mixed methods researcher. We are looking for someone with demonstrated expertise in generative and evaluative research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) with experience in UX Research, working closely with data analytics, and some experience in user growth efforts. In addition, the Sr. researcher will have strong consumer sense, business acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to see the big picture. Having effective problem-solving and communication skills as well as good common sense, will enable you to succeed in this role. You'll have a broad scope of responsibilities and opportunities to make a significant impact on product and business, as a strategic and tactical partner to Yahoo Comms' decision-makers through pre-, mid-, and post-decision stages. What you'll be doing: Identifying research needs and key research objectives in partnership with product, design, and engineering teams to address research needs for a variety of products and projects throughout the product life cycle.Working with product and design teams in identifying research needs and creating optimal studies tackling right problems using the appropriate research methods (moderated and unmoderated remote interviews, concept tests, needs/market sizing, heuristic evaluation, competitive analysis, usability tests, diary studies, surveys, CSAT ...)Choosing the right research at the right time and communicating meaningful, actionable insights effectively and efficiently to impact business.Investigating user engagement patterns through A/B testing and experimentation, conducting qualitative studies to identify opportunities to enhance user retention, and iterating on approaches and collaborating with stakeholders to continuously improve outcomes, working closely with Yahoo AnalyticsProducing compelling and digestible deliverables focused on telling the story and highlighting important insights, and providing a holistic point of view for growth with necessary product behavioral dataSocializing, collaborating, and presenting research to multiple teams and leaders across the organizationOther additional responsibilities: Mentoring junior and mid-level UX researchers by providing guidance, feedback, and support, to ensure the quality of research work and contribute to the overall success and growth of the research team.Collaborating to define best practice frameworks, research methodologies and documentation surrounding research activitiesQualifications - What you will bring to the table: Bachelor's or Master's in HCI, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Economics, Marketing, Psychology, Sociology, or similar field of study3+ years of experience in digital product end-to-end research mixed methodology (both qualitative and quantitative, primary and secondary), and driving product/design decisions throughout the product development lifecycle, and prioritizing multiple research requests successfullyExperience in conducting user acquisition/conversion research and retention analysis, and synthesizing insights from multi-method studies, including experiment behavioral data.Familiarity with A/B testing, experimentation and behavioral data analysis (e.g., synthesizing experiment data, behavioral data and UXR learnings)Experience in Agile product development environment. A healthy understanding of how to balance the fast-paced, flexible nature of generative and iterative research with the rigor, and collaborate with internal data analytics focusing on iterative product/design developmentKnowledge of user-centric design principles and methodologies, including heuristic evaluation.A portfolio demonstrating previous work experience and deliverables, that illustrate how your research informed business strategy and product decisions, and your research pipeline and your ability to delve into in-depth understanding of user mental model and behavior and extract actionable insights from quantitative and qualitative data.Preferred QualificationsExperience in research in AI-powered products, services, or features exploring how users perceive and interact with them, user benefits and concerns, ethical implications, etcExperience in market research, trend research, and competitive landscapes, identifying potential user segments and new market opportunitiesTechnical knowledge of quantitative research and online surveys, sampling, questionnaire development, and reportingYahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form ( www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html ) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion ( www.yahooinc.com/diversity/ ) page to learn more.The compensation for this position ranges from $120,750.00 - $251,250.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don't require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you'll be given notice to make arrangements. If you're curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter. Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.

Staffing Consultant - Agency RecruiterFINDING PEOPLE FOR JOBS, AND JOBS FOR PEOPLE.As a Staffing Consultant, you will find, interview, and qualify job seekers for temporary/contract roles with companies and organizations in your local market. This is a full-cycle recruiting role. From sourcing to placement, you will run the entire recruiting process. You will spend your time engaging in conversations with job seekers, whether it be over the phone, via email, or in-person. You will build strong relationships with job seekers by coaching them throughout every step of the job search process - from resume editing tips & tricks, to interview pointers, all the way through post-interview breakdown and accepting a new position. In the time not spent finding the next great candidate for the job, you will be meeting with your team to discuss open positions, posting advertisements for open jobs, and learning to utilize online sourcing tools and resources.To be a successful Staffing Consultant, you must be resourceful, have strong personal initiative, and be a fantastic judge of character. It will be up to your individual discretion to determine the right job fit based on the job seekers capabilities and business character. Beacon Hill will rely on you not just to find good candidates, but to select them from among the many individuals who will be vying to become Beacon Hill candidates, and then to match them with the right companies, jobs, and work environments. You will not just be reading resumes. You must look beyond that and read people.This is a relationship focused sales position; the harder you work, the more results you will see. Every day you'll come in ready to hold yourself accountable to your goals and build your book of business.YOUR DAY:Identify prospective candidates - via job board search tools, LinkedIn, internet searches, referrals, professional networkingPost jobs on job boardsInterview prospective candidatesPrep candidates for interviews with client companies - review resumes, discuss client needs, conduct mock interviewsContact candidates post-interview - recap interview, provide next stepsDeliver the good news! - extend job offers and manage the offer process for candidatesReach out to candidates who are on assignment - make sure they have everything they need!YOU'LL NEED:Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. The core of your day is going to be spent communicating - as such, the better you can demonstrate your ability to listen, understand, explain your position, and work with other people (from those you spend time with internally on your team, to those you've just met), the better.A love for working with people. See above!A tenacious degree of self-motivation. Our job is all about making 100 calls, but then deciding that you're going to make that 101st call. You can wow us by demonstrating where you've gone that extra mile!Leadership skills and a significant dose of competitive drive. If you have a fire that's fueled you to compete in sports, in academia, or in any other goal-oriented arena, this may be a good job for you!Confidently exercise discretion and independent judgment about businesses and people and what Beacon Hill can-and cannot-do successfully to meet the needs of those businesses.An incessant drive to meet goals and metrics. You have a get-up-and-go attitude and an enduring will to achieve your objectives which sets you apart from the crowd.YOU'LL GET:Base salary combined with uncapped commission potential. Limitless earning potential is one of our foundational beliefs.Hands-on, individualized training programs. We won't just tell you how to do the job - we'll show you first-hand through experiential learning alongside your team members, starting from day one.Reporting to a senior member of your team, you will receive coaching and guidance through all the steps of your professional development. Furthermore, our nationwide mentoring program connects you to our entire Beacon Hill support network, from Boston to Seattle and everywhere in-between.The rewarding experience of taking your talent and personal initiative and applying it with confidence to the many decisions you'll have to make throughout each day. You will get the support you need from Beacon Hill, all the while knowing that Beacon Hill is relying on you and your judgment, and then reaping the personal rewards of doing all that successfully.Upward mobility. We don't just believe in hiring the right talent. We believe in allowing them to excel. Our Staffing Consultants average merit-based promotion to a senior position between 9-12 months.A "work-hard, play-hard" culture. From mini-contests with your team to company-wide accolades and incentives like shopping sprees and trips to Palm Beach, Florida, you will be recognized for your accomplishments, no matter how big or small. While we think that our work environment is top-notch, don't just take our word for it - we've consistently ranked as one of the "Best Staffing Firms to Work For" by Staffing Industry Analysts .Please note that Beacon Hill has undertaken significant initiatives to continually adapt our policies and practices to provide a safe working environment for our employees, clients, and candidates as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are continually monitoring Covid-19 compliance with each local jurisdiction in which our teams operate. At this time, all Beacon Hill locations are following health safety protocols set by their local jurisdiction.Additionally, Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our mission is to build and sustain a system of resources, procedures, policies and plans that support diversity, equity and inclusion for all. Beacon Hill prioritizes the cultivation of a working environment in which all members of the community are heard, supported and included at all levels of our business.Who We Are:WE ARE ONE OF THE LARGEST staffing companies in the United States - and one of the nation's fastest-growing.Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500.Across more than 60 office locations, we operate six specialty divisions; Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences, and Beacon Hill Technologies, placing positions from administrative assistants to lawyers and chief financial officers, to drug safety professionals, applications developers, and human resources generalists.What We Offer:Base salaryUncapped commissionUnlimited earning potentialPromotion opportunitiesBlue Cross Blue Shield Medical and Dental Coverage, as well as Vision, Life & Disability BenefitsADP 401(k) and Roth 401(k) PlansIncentive trips to The Breakers in Palm Beach plus Quarterly Outings, Anniversary Trips, and Award Celebrations Our Press:"One of the Country's Largest Private Staffing Firms" | "One of the Fastest-Growing US Staffing Firms" | "One of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies" | "Top Place to Work" |"Best Staffing Firm to Work For" |"Best Place to Work"| "Area's Largest Temporary Placement Firm"| "Area's Largest Executive Search Firms"| "Best of Attorney Survey"| "Inc. 500 & Inc. 5000 Company"| "Largest US IT Staffing Firms"| "Largest US Legal Staffing Firm" |Largest US Staffing Firm"Visit our website - www.beaconhillcareers.com - to learn more.We are EMPLOYING THE FUTURE at Beacon Hill and would love you to join us. 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Senior Director, AP World Languages Assessment Manager College Board - AP & InstructionLocation: RemoteType: This is a full-time positionAbout the TeamThe AP Curriculum and Assessment Team at College Board (40+ staff) collaborates with colleagues across all aspects of the AP Program to develop, manage, and deliver AP's 40+ courses in a wide variety of subject areas. AP® is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion, and hard work of students and educators from secondary schools and higher education. AP provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level. AP's Course Leads and Assessment Leads ensure that course curricula are aligned to higher education expectations and reflect the state of the art in the discipline, contribute to instructional resources and tools for teachers, and develop assessments that allow students in these courses to demonstrate their mastery of course content and skills. The English, World Languages, and Arts department, which includes English Literature, English Language, Spanish Language, Italian Language, French Language, German Language, Chinese Language, Japanese Language, Latin, Music Theory, Spanish Literature, and Art and Design (2-D, 3-D, Drawing) is currently made up of 15 people supporting 14 courses in the AP portfolio.About the OpportunityAs the Senior Director, AP World Languages Assessment Manager, you will manage a small team of assessment specialists in AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and Culture, guiding their assessment work and deliverables, as well as managing their training and development in assessment best practices.The Senior Director, AP World Languages Assessment Manager serves as the primary point of contact in AP for all assessment content for AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and Culture collaborating closely with the AP World Languages Department Head. The Senior Director, AP World Languages Assessment Manager may provide assessment development support in other related subject and assessment areas. The Senior Director, AP World Languages Assessment Manager is responsible for all item development and management from authoring to administration; training and collaborating with subject-matter experts (SMEs), typically college professors and secondary school teachers. S/he/they trains SMEs on assessment development protocols, translates between academics and technical experts (psychometricians), and collaborates to develop formative assessment materials and resources to support AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and Culture teachers worldwide.In this role, you will:Assessment Development and ScoringBe responsible for overseeing the development and management of all assessment content through iterative review stages with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including the AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and Culture Assessment Leads, Course Leads, Assessment Production team, Test Development Committees, and the Chief ReadersBe responsible for overseeing the authoring/revising of assessment content and training educator constituents to author assessment content, including selection of appropriate stimulus material, and applying best assessment practicesfor AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and CultureBe responsible for overseeing the development of all assessment forms for AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and Culture, ensuring the AP Exam development aligns with approved curricula and test specificationsBe responsible for overseeing multiple face-to-face, weekend meetings, and virtual meetings (during work week, evenings, or weekends) annually with each of the committees within the Senior Director's stewardship as well as other committee meetings in the world language discipline, as neededBe responsible for overseeing the successful scoring of student AP Exams at the annual scoring event in person and online-the AP Reading-and produce AP Reading publications materials for teacher and student usefor AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and CultureAssessment Quality and ProcessContribute to current research and best practices related to assessment; participate in regular discussions with other AP Curriculum & Assessment members on the current assessment standards and practices to build a set of common, shared beliefs about AP's assessment directions within the larger educational and assessment communityContribute to processes for efficient, high-quality assessment developmentRefine and improve question task models as well as exam design in collaboration with and aligned to other College Board initiativesMonitor and improve exam validity, reliability, fairness, and quality, as well as reader reliability in accordance with established Program thresholdsServe as a recognized and trusted resource within the community by collaboration with the AP Course Leads in engagement with the community to drive teacher satisfaction with the AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, and AP German Language and Culture exams.Team Management and DeliverablesManage and guide the work of AP World Language assessment specialists in the English, World Languages, and Arts department to develop high-quality assessments aligned to AP exam specificationsTrain and support assessment specialists in assessment development practices, including quality, validity, and fairness in AP assessment development and design, an understanding of the item and test development lifecycle, and proficiency with tools of assessment development, including the item authoring/item bank platformCollaborate with assessment specialists across the Curriculum and Assessment team to ensure the implementation of standardized assessment proceduresCollaborate with Assessment production project managers to establish schedules for test item and test form development, and to monitor assessment deliverables for your teamMentor your team of assessment specialists in best practices in collaborating with and facilitating the work of test development committees and other external stakeholdersDevelop department processes, in partnership with the English, World Languages, Department Head, to ensure integration of assessment development within the departmentCollaborate with assessment leadership in Curriculum and Assessment to support the implementation and continuous improvement of assessment development practices, standardized processes, and standard operating proceduresAbout YouYou have:A Master's degree in Spanish, French, Italian, or German or a directly related discipline and knowledge of current trends in the discipline (required), although a doctorate in the discipline is strongly preferredNative to near-native fluency in Spanish, French, Italian, or GermanPrior management experience, team lead experience, or project leadershipAt least 5 years in standardized assessment development (required)Experience with digital assessment (preferred)Teaching experience (preferred)Superior oral and written communications skillsExcellent organizational and planning skills, including the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyMeticulous attention to detail, including the ability to closely proofreadExcellent skills in process and procedure implementation, including adhering to project plans and schedules, and maintaining project management documentation for trackingTechnical acumen and aptitude; proficiency with Microsoft Office and use of browser-based applications and toolsExcellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to deal with staff at all levelsWillingness to give, accept, and address constructive feedback with positivityStrong customer service orientationWillingness to travel up to 6-8 times a year (domestic), with an additional 2 weeks in May/June for the Annual "AP Reading"Eligible to work in the United States of AmericaAbout Our ProcessApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, final interview and reference checks. This is an approximately 8 to 10-week processAbout Our Benefits and CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $112,000 to $165,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and moreRecognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibilityA job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thriveYou can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process.About Our CultureOur community matters, and we strive to practice and improve our culture daily. Here are some headlines:We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a yearWe prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heardWe welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women's Impact Network)We value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goalsWe know that our impact is strongest together. Our College Board Cares program offers all staff up to $1,000 annual match against partner non-profit organizationsWe offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time#LI-Remote#LI-CW1

About College BoardCollege Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world's leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success-including the SAT®, the Advanced Placement® Program, and BigFuture®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools.About Career KickstartCareer Kickstart expands the successful AP model to the career and technical education (CTE) space, by offering schools a new set of career-oriented high school courses that provide students with relevant, high-quality instruction and experiences that lead to industry-recognized credentials and college credit, and ultimately, power students' progress to in-demand jobs in high-growth sectors and choice-filled lives.We are in the early stages of building this program and have a start-up culture.About the OpportunityAs Director of Career Kickstart Pilot Partnerships, you'll help lead recruitment efforts in schools, districts, and states to introduce and test Career Kickstart: a set of CTE courses - starting with a cybersecurity pathway - that comes with instructional supports and year-end assessments. You're passionate about bringing high-quality CTE opportunities to all students, and demonstrated experience doing this in the field, preferably in the west coast. A dynamic role, core to our success, you'll own recruiting pilot participants and managing implementation and learning in 10 states. You'll work with a cross-functional group to reach overall pilot goals and support successful program implementation. This includes training internal and external stakeholders on the program.The Career Kickstart team is a team of ten, and this person will be joining a smaller team of three within that team. State assignments will be divided based on expertise and past experience. The Director will need to be open to spending considerable in-person time recruiting schools/districts on west coast, including California.In this role, you will:Educate:Meet with state and district CTE leaders in your assigned states to outline the new Career Kickstart program and explore how it potentially could support their state and local CTE goalsDevelop and deliver presentations to best communicate CK features and benefit for our customersCollaborate with cross-functional state teams at College Board, and train staff on Career Kickstart to enable them to prioritize, recruit and implement the programRecruit:Recruit schools and districts to participate in both courses of our cybersecurity pathway, and our next pathway pilotsBuild strategic stakeholder relationships across states to support the program's growth over timeRepresent the program at national and state-specific CTE events to support recruitment effortsEngage:Develop and maintain a stakeholder engagement strategy that includes regular communication, collaboration, and feedback mechanismsBe persuasive in convincing needed stakeholders of the program's quality, using data and logic as well as your understanding of their goalsIterate:Work with program and product staff to make updates and changes to the program based on feedback from the fieldCollaborate with cross-functional College Board team to integrate program into existing prioritiesAnalyze recruitment metrics to identify patterns and develop strategies to improveAbout youSubstantial experience working with high schools, educators, and students to implement CTE programs and coursesA demonstrated track record of building and leading programs to meet ambitious goalsAn authentic commitment to the voice of the educator and the student - manifested in the ways you routinely engage these stakeholders to gauge satisfaction, receive input, and inform strategyExceptional organizational abilities - you get energy out of establishing processes and systems to successfully implement projects with multiple moving partsComfortable with ambiguity, eager to make changes as context shifts around you, and work cross-functionally to get things doneExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting and facilitating meetings (remotely and in-person)Proven ability to build relationships and influence others to actionand experience building and managing long-term relationships with outside partnersA tendency to take initiative outside your formal responsibilities when the team needs youExcellent PowerPoint and good Word and Excel skills is a plusThe ability to travel 8-10 times a year to our NYC officeand state meetingsThis role can be remote, but living in West Coast is preferred You are eligible to work in the US for any employerAbout Our ProcessApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, and reference checks. This is an approximately 8-week process.About Our Benefits and CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $80,000 to $135,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and moreRecognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibilityA job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thriveYou can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process#LI-REMOTE#LI-GG1

About College BoardCollege Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world's leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, College Board helps more thanseven million studentsprepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success-including the SAT®, the Advanced Placement® Program, and BigFuture®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools.About Career KickstartCareer Kickstart (CK) expands the successful AP model to the career and technical education (CTE) space, by offering schools a new set of career-oriented high school courses that provide students with relevant, high-quality instruction and experiences that lead to industry-recognized credentials and college credit, and ultimately, power students' progress to in-demand jobs in high-growth sectors and choice-filled lives. We are in the nascent stages of building this program and have a start-up culture.About the OpportunityUnlocking opportunities for a wider range of students, especially in CTE, requires attentiveness to not only what is taught, but also how it is taught. To ensure students are successful in in-demand jobs and, ultimately, have choice-filled lives, we must prepare them with technical knowledge and the ability to apply their knowledge to solve problems in a work-based setting.As the Director of Career Kickstart Professional Learning, you will be a catalyst for change in expanding opportunities for students through teacher practice. In close collaboration with the Director of Career Kickstart Instruction and Training, you will play a critical role in developing and delivering Career Kickstart's pedagogical model and vision, the strategy to ensure all teachers are equipped to deliver CK courses in alignment to this vision, and building the suite of instructional resources for teachers and students to ensure every CK student leaves with the technical knowledge, professional skills, and applied learning experiences that give them the confidence and skills to be successful in an internship or apprenticeship in the pathway.Career Kickstart is a start-up within a large organization, College Board. You will be a part of the three-person Instruction Team within CK, a part of the larger CK team (approximately 15 people) and have the resources of the broader AP team to support you in your execution. In this role and in close collaboration with the Director of Career Kickstart Instruction and Training you will:Teacher Professional Learning (PL) - 35%Develop and execute a teacher PL program, inclusive of a week-long CK summer institute (CKSI) and through-year PL experiences, that ensure CK teachers (~1000 new teachers annually) are prepared to and supported in teaching CK pathway courses in alignment with CK's pedagogical model and vision. You will start by developing this for our first pathway: cybersecurity.Collaborate with CK's Market Adoption team to align teacher PL with state certification requirements to provide pathways for teachers to earn their CTE certification/credentialLead the creation and delivery of content in CK PL experiences (inclusive of asynchronous/synchronous and in-person/virtual opportunities)Facilitator Professional Learning (Train the Trainer) - 35%Recruit and onboard talent to facilitate high-quality CKSIs across the countryDevelop and execute an application process and retention strategy for CK PL facilitatorsDesign and develop a facilitator PL program to equip CK facilitators with the skills to successfully impact teacher practice in CK's PL offeringsInstructional Resource Development - 20%Collaborate with course leads to build and publish a suite lesson plans and other instructional resources that reflect CK's pedagogical vision and current discipline-specific best practicesConduct in-depth reviews of content developed by external creators to ensure alignment with CK's pedagogical model and visionEnsure coherence between the CK lesson plan suite and other instructional resources (including external curriculum provider offerings), teacher PL, and facilitator PL.Alignment and Cycles of Improvement - 10%Collaborate with course leads to ensure the content of course-specific teacher PL and facilitator PL is aligned with the corresponding course frameworks and industry/disciplinary practiceMaintain a deep understanding of the CTE landscape and best pedagogical practices and translate knowledge into Career Kickstart's program strategy and improvements related to teacher PL and instructional supportsEnsure all products are as fair, bias-free, and in alignment with CK/AP standards as possibleApply regular cycles of feedback from key stakeholders (e.g. teachers, schools/districts, students, etc.) to update and improve PL experiences for teachers, facilitator PL, and curricular resources (e.g. lesson plans, formative assessments, etc.)Support cross-functional teams and workstreams to ensure product/program delivers exceptional user experience to students, educators, and schoolsAbout YouYou have:A passion for and commitment to expanding educational opportunities for a diverse audience of students and teachers7+ years of relevant experience in CTE education, pedagogy, or teacher professional learning (including training the trainer)Demonstrated leadership or recognition in applying best pedagogical practices and an ability to translate knowledge into high-quality learning experiences for both teachers and studentsDemonstrated ability to design and implement high-quality teacher professional learningExperience with instructional coaching, instructional design, and content developmentProven ability to manage and/or launch new projectsHigh degree of personal ownership and accountability to consistently deliver results in a fast-paced and high-profile environmentComfort with ambiguity and entrepreneurial mindset and an ability to adapt and problem-solve when presented with new information, situations, or challengesNatural curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning and improvementStrong organizational and time management skills with a process-oriented mindsetStrong ability to make data-driven decisions to inform product strategy, development, and improvement cyclesExcellent interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills; demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships at all levels of the organizationExceptional communication skills that allow you to be clear, compelling, and persuasive across formats and audiencesThorough understanding of the CTE landscape and experience with career-focused education offerings (e.g., coursework, credentials) that are successfully adopted in K-12, including development processes, state/district needs, emerging technologies, go-to-market strategies, partnership integrations, etc. is preferredAbility to travel up to 10-12 times a yearYou are eligible to work in the US for any employerAbout Our CultureWe are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a yearWe prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every team member can thrive, and systems and meeting structures where every voice is heardWe value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goalsRequirementsThis is a remote role, but residence in New York (where our central office is located) or one of our focus states - CO, TN, CA, TX or NC - is preferred.If you live in NYC, staff are asked to come into the office Tuesdays and WednesdaysWe are asking for all applications by April 15.Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.Background in K-12 education and/or Career and Technical Education is preferred, but not required.About Our ProcessApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, and reference checks. This is an approximately 8-week process.About Our Benefits and CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $80,000 to $135,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and moreRecognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibilityA job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thriveYou can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application processEEOC statementCollege Board is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.#LI-REMOTE#LI-GG1

About the TeamThe AP Curriculum and Assessment (C&A) Team at College Board (50+ staff) collaborates with colleagues across all aspects of the AP Program to develop, manage, and deliver AP's 40+ courses in a wide variety of subject areas. AP® is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion, and hard work of students and educators from secondary schools and higher education. AP provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level. About the OpportunityAs the Senior Project Manager, AP Curriculum and Assessment, you are responsible for overseeing all project management for course and exam revisions and updates from beginning to end. You are responsible for the maintenance and improvement of all course and exam revision and updates roadmap documents, timelines, and process templates and documentation. As Senior Project Manager, you are responsible for creation of project plans in SmartSheet, monitoring each step of the plan, reporting on the health of the project, and ensuring the project meets its deadlines with all appropriate deliverables completed. You will also act as the C&A project liaison for projects that C&A staff work on with other departments within AP, such as project additions, project-based learning, research studies, etc.Additionally, you are responsible for the creation of a library of process documentation and templates to support all operational and project-based work for the full Curriculum and Assessment team. This process documentation must be clear and designed to align and streamline the work done within the department. Part of this library will include the creation and maintenance of file structures within SharePoint as well as the revamping of SmartSheet dashboards to be full-team as well as course-specific and contain all necessary visualizations and links to process documents as well as commonly accessed links. You are responsible for oversight and improvement of the existing SuperCalendar (a SmartSheet calendar system designed to unify all tasks and deadlines within a single individualized and personalized calendar) to ensure it is meeting the needs of all C&A staff, inclusive of work done with other departments within AP.Finally, you are responsible for managing the roadmap and data sourcing for standard setting and acting as the liaison with Psychometrics. You will also support the oversight of the multi-million dollar AP Curriculum and Assessment Operations budget as well as provide cross-team support for all cyclical operational work and special projects that may arise involving C&A staff.In this role, you will:AP Course and Exam Updates and Revisions (50%)Maintain the course and exam revisions and updates timelines, refining them when necessary based on research and experience, and developing additional documents related to process and timeline for course and exam revisions and updates.Create a project plan and serve as Project Manager for all course and exam revisions and updates, from initiation/kick-off of course framework development to implementation of revised/updated course and exam, including collaboration with departments such as publications, instruction, course audit, and AP Classroom.Serve as C&A project liaison when needed for projects C&A staff are involved in cross-departmentally, such as project additions, project-based learning, research studies, and other projects as designated.Oversee and manage the standard setting roadmap and all related data sources and artifacts that serve as inputs to standard setting decisions and processes, including liaising with Psychometrics.Process Development, Structure, and Organization (40%)Maintain, augment, and improve the existing "SuperCalendar" structure within SmartSheet, including coordination with other departments to incorporate those workstreams.Conduct on-going research, inclusive of surveys and focus groups, to understand and define the needs of the C&A Team with regard to process documentation, process library, file structure/management, and dashboards.Document the input and feedback gained from the research and utilize it to continuously improve on the structures and processes created to further improve and refine them in alignment with organizational and team goals.Create well-developed process templates and documents for common projects for C&A staff, including timelines, document templates, and SmartSheet timelines and dashboards.Develop and maintain a file structure/management schema within Sharepoint and SmartSheet that is well-documented and clearly understood by all team members.Refine and revamp the existing C&A dashboards on SmartSheet to make them a single stop for all C&A team members to find what they need to do their work in the most efficient way possible, including course-specific information, SuperCalendar, process documentation, commonly accessed links, and anything else identified within the research as needed by the team.AP Operations and Budget (10%)Provide cross-team support for all cyclical operational work.Support with financial oversight of multi-million dollar AP Curriculum and Assessment Operations BudgetAbout YouA Bachelors degree, Masters degree preferred.At least ten years of relevant project, product and/or program management leadership required, preferably in the education industry.A strong background in quantitative data analysis required.Superior technical skills/expertise in Smartsheet and full suite of Microsoft office applications (especially Excel and Powerpoint).Strong analytical thinking skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making and prioritization, with the ability to forecast and measure using appropriate metrics.Ability to oversee multiple workstreams with dependencies while keeping projects and budgets on track.Ability to identify risks early with a creative approach to problem-solving.Proven ability to build relationships and influence others to action.Ability to lead meetings effectively with a broad range of internal and external constituents.Superior presentation and written communications skills.Superior project management skills.Ability to manage the entire process/product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.Must have demonstrated experience, judgment, and leadership to execute diverse projects simultaneously with multiple stakeholders at all levels of the organization.Strong customer service orientation.Willingness to travel 6 to 8 times a year (domestic).Authorization to work in the United StatesAbout Our ProcessApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filledWhile the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, and reference checks. This is an approximately 8-week processAbout Our Benefits and CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $104,000 to $150,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and moreRecognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibilityA job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thriveYou can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process.About Our CultureOur community matters, and we strive to practice and improve our culture daily. Here are some headlines:We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a year.We prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heard.We welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women's Impact Network).We value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goals.We know that our impact is strongest together. Our College Board Cares program offers all staff up to $1,000 annual match against partner non-profit organizations.We offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time.#LI-REMOTE#LI-GG1

Overview:Seeking an accomplished Sr. ERP Project Manager.**************************************************************************** Location: Riverdale, CA*** Duration: 12 months contract w/ possibility of extensionNotes:Largely remote role but will require some occasional presence in office. Details regarding the amount of onsite work to be discussed with manager during interview.Job Description:As a Senior Project Manager specializing in ERP assessment projects, you will be responsible for overseeing the evaluation, planning, and execution of enterprise resource planning (ERP) system assessments within our organization. Your role will involve leading a team of project managers, analysts, and consultants to ensure the successful delivery of ERP assessment projects, meeting client requirements, and achieving project objectives.Develop comprehensive project plans outlining the scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines for ERP assessment projects.Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, requirements, and success criteria.Develop and implement project strategies to maximize efficiency, mitigate risks, and ensure project success.Lead and mentor a team of project managers, analysts, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.Delegate tasks, assign responsibilities, and provide guidance to team members to ensure alignment with project goals.Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, encouraging open communication and knowledge sharing.Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining regular communication to understand their needs and expectations.Manage client relationships, addressing concerns, resolving issues, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.Identify opportunities for additional services or project extensions, collaborating with sales and business development teams to pursue new business opportunities.Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project delivery and develop mitigation strategies to address them.Conduct regular risk assessments and quality assurance reviews to ensure project deliverables meet established standards and client expectations.Implement best practices and quality control measures to optimize project outcomes and minimize project risks.Monitor project progress, tracking key milestones, deliverables, and resource utilization against established project plans.Generate regular status reports, providing project updates to stakeholders and leadership teams.Proactively identify and address deviations from the project plan, implementing corrective actions as needed to keep projects on track.Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to ERP assessment and project management.Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project management function, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and optimize project outcomes.Encourage innovation and creativity within the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.Qualifications:Very qualified Senior PM with currently active PMP Certification.Must have prior Government Sector experience.Proven experience of at least 7 years in project management, specifically leading ERP assessment projects.Strong understanding of ERP systems and their implementation processes.Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.**********************************************************************I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure a prompt communication, whichever direction. If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you.Satwinder "Sat" SinghLead Technical RecruiterCompany Overview:Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally, as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients' businesses forward.Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.

About the TeamThe AP Curriculum and Assessment (AP C&A) Team at College Board (50+ staff) collaborates with colleagues across all aspects of the AP Program to develop, manage, and deliver AP's 40+ courses in a wide variety of subject areas. AP® is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion, and hard work of students and educators from secondary schools and higher education. AP provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level.About the OpportunityAs the Senior Project Manager, AP Assessment Systems and Content Management, you are the primary person managing the specifications, metadata, and content systems for the curriculum and assessment team for all 40 AP exams. In addition, you will provide project management support for AP item content and test form development by external vendors, as well as digital package User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for all AP digital exams. In support of this endeavor, you will strategize with the Executive Director of Assessment to manage the specifications for all AP forms, as well as the ecosystem of AP test and form metadata in the relevant platforms. You will work with internal and external stakeholders, including external vendors, to ensure the smooth and effective flow of AP assessment metadata and assessment deliverables across systems (and vendors, as applicable). In addition, you will be responsible for planning and creating schedules, managing projects, and tracking progress through the use of the latest business tools, including dashboards and databases, as well as written documentation and guides. These responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:In this role, you will:AP Specifications, Metadata, and Content Systems (70%)Manage specifications for all AP forms and form assembly, including maintaining gold source documentation, and provisioning specification updates to the relevant systems and stakeholders, including Hummingbird, AP Psychometrics, Assessment Production, AP Classroom, AP Delivery and external vendors.Maintain AP curriculum framework (content outline), subject specific, and flat field metadata in the course framework management system (Satchel), ensuring the content accuracy and technical fidelity of updates, and provisioning metadata schemes and updates to the relevant AP applications and systems, including Hummingbird, AP Classroom, AP Psychometrics, Assessment Production, and external vendors, as well as downstream systems.Maintain AP score models for exam form objective, essay, and composite scoring and metadata in support of AP Instructional Planning Report, and provisioning specification updates to the relevant systems and stakeholders, including Hummingbird, AP Psychometrics, Assessment Production, AP Classroom, and external vendors.Coordinate with the AP Course and Exam Change Management director to align specification updates for AP forms with course revisions, updates, and rubric changes across all subjects.Coordinate with assessment and curriculum leads to guide and ensure that all specification and metadata updates are developed, reviewed, and delivered in accordance with principles and best practices in assessment and in support of quality, reliability, validity, and fairness of AP exams.Serve as an AP C&A specifications and metadata point of contact on the internal Satchel team.Provide support for annual updates and maintenance of AP Instructional Planning Report data and coordinating with relevant systems and stakeholders to implement updates.Collaborate with the ED of Assessment, Psychometrics, and Assessment Production to provision validations for test specifications for AP exams, as they relate to the metadata and test specifications.Strategize with the ED of Assessment to document and find innovations in making accessible the AP assessment specifications, data, and content ecosystem information to all relevant stakeholders.AP Assessment Project Management and Process (30%)Collaborate with external vendors producing AP item and test form content to provision project schedules and deadlines.Communicate project schedules and deadlines with internal teams; troubleshoot and collaborate with both internal teams and external vendors to resolve any conflicts or roadblocks with schedules and deliveries of test content.In collaboration with AP C&A, AP Assessment Production, and AP Digital Transformation, provision schedules and support for test form content and digital package UAT.Document changes to AP metadata and taxonomies in all relevant gold source applications or repositories.In collaboration with the ED of Assessment, Assessment Production, and external vendors, establish annual set-up and configurations for AP subjects in item authoring and test form assembly and management system.Serve as the primary AP C&A point of contact for the assessment input and annual set-up in the scoring systems and applications, including the systems of external vendors.In collaboration with the ED of Assessment and the Senior Director for AP C&A change management, assess downstream impacts and updates to relevant stakeholders and systems regarding metadata changes.Build a successful communications and coordination plan, as well as standard operating procedures to support assessment updates to metadata, test form assembly specifications, and score models.About YouYou have:A minimum of 7+ years of progressively responsible full-time professional work experience in project management and assessmentA bachelor's degree or equivalent Clear ability to identify and solve problems in a fast-paced environmentExtensive knowledge of the Advanced Placement program and assessment design and processData Analytics mindset with a technical ability to produce schedules and visualizations in programs such as Smartsheet or Power BIExcellent judgment and the ability to view situations and issues from multiple perspectives that leads to effective resolution of issuesAdvanced verbal and written communication skills and a record of leveraging interpersonal skills to collaborate well with othersA strong organizational mindset, excellent prioritization skills, and a predisposition towards action and production of resultsFormal project management credential: e.g. CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA certification or a project management certificate from an accredited institution preferredA customer-centric, empathetic, service-oriented, and organization-first mindsetProficiency with Microsoft Project and other Microsoft Office applicationsWillingness to travel 3 to 4 times a year (domestic)You are eligible to work in the US for any employerAbout Our Benefits and CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $ 104,000-$155,000.00. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and moreRecognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibilityA job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thriveYou can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process.About Our CultureOur community matters, and we strive to practice and improve our culture daily. Here are some headlines:We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a year. We prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heard. We welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women's Impact Network).We value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goals. We know that our impact is strongest together. Our College Board Cares program offers all staff up to $1,000 annual match against partner non-profit organizations.We offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time.#LI-REMOTE#LI-GG1