ABOUT US

Do you have a passion for higher education? Do you want to make a positive impact on the college admissions process? Our staff help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their path to a better future. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 900 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application.

If you are an experienced Project Management professional and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for a Project Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) team, and reporting to the Senior Manager of the PMO, this position will work closely with fellow PMO team members to ensure that there is empowerment, awareness, and alignment around Common App’s programmatic work in support of the organization's strategy.

The Project Manager will play an active role in the PMO’s day-to-day operations and serve as a valued business partner to programmatic leaders of all levels by providing ongoing, tailored project management support and guidance to a variety of cross-functional projects across the organization. This position will also support and help lead enterprise-wide learning of project management through formal and informal channels and resources to establish baseline project management knowledge across the organization and role-specific proficiency.