Director, Project Management – AP Curriculum and Assessment

The College Board

Director of Project Management leading course updates for AP Curriculum at College Board. Managing complex projects to improve academic standards with a focus on operational excellence.

Posted 6/27/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $80,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong project management capabilities, effectively leading complex projects while ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes. They should excel in analytical thinking, risk management, and fostering collaboration across diverse teams.

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementData AnalysisBudget ManagementProcess ManagementGenerative AI IntegrationMetrics ForecastingWorkstream OversightStrategic PlanningTactical Execution

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingCreative Problem-SolvingRelationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsEffective CommunicationPresentation SkillsCustomer Service OrientationAccountabilityCollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

SmartsheetMicrosoft OfficeExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationProject LifecycleCross-Functional TeamsStakeholder ReportingOperational ProcessesComplex Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end delivery of course and exam revisions and updates across the full lifecycle
Build and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones
Track progress, monitor dependencies, and proactively manage risks, issues, and changes
Ensure all deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and at a high quality bar
Report on project health, key risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and leadership
Drive accountability across cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and commitments
Identify and recommend tradeoffs across scope, timeline, and resources to ensure successful delivery
Explore and integrate approved Generative AI tools into project management workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and consistency across C&A operational processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Expertise in managing complex projects with at least five (5) years of project management experience required, preferably in the higher education industry.
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.
Experience partnering on contracts and budget management for complex projects.
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.
Ability to manage the entire process/product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.
Strong customer service orientation.
A Bachelors degree
The ability to travel 3-6 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions
A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters
A team that invests in your development and success