Support teams in launching and structuring new initiatives
Facilitate planning, kickoff, and working sessions
Coach program and project leads on implementation and project management best practices
Help teams establish clear governance, roles, communication plans, and decision-making structures
Provide additional implementation support during critical phases of programs and projects
Build strong relationships across departments and serve as a trusted partner who helps teams navigate complexity and keep work moving
Leaders and teams feel better equipped to plan and execute complex work
Teams have greater clarity about roles, responsibilities, decisions, and next steps
Leaders spend less time managing the mechanics of programs and projects and more time focused on strategy, content, and decisions
The organization has greater confidence in its ability to deliver complex work effectively
3–5 years of experience managing cross-functional programs and projects, ideally in a complex, mission-driven, education, nonprofit, or similarly collaborative environment.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex or ambiguous priorities into clear plans, timelines, roles, deliverables, and measures of success—and drive work through completion.
Strong project management, facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills, with experience coordinating across teams and managing competing priorities, dependencies, and risks.
Experience building or improving systems, processes, tools, or templates that help teams work more effectively and execute more consistently.
Experience working with education, grants, or federally or foundation-funded initiatives is a plus; experience with creative agencies, designers, or other external partners is also a plus.
Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or similar approaches is a plus.
About PDK International
Education35 employeesFounded 1906
Professional association supporting educators through advocacy and research programs.