We recently announced some exciting news about the future of ACT. This announcement includes information about the unification of ACT and Encoura, a wholly owned ACT subsidiary, as well as about the investment in ACT from Nexus Capital Management.

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Education has power - a power that changes lives forever. It creates opportunities that lift up individuals, their families, and sparks societal change that echoes through generations to come. From our grassroots we have fought the good fight for equity in education, and we remain devoted to helping anyone who struggles to access that power. This is what matters to us and we must do better -- we've never been more sure of our purpose.

ACT* team members are part of an organization dedicated to an important mission: Helping people achieve education and workplace success. Advancing the mission internally, by helping team members achieve education and workplace success of their own, is core to our values. ACT* values a diverse workplace and is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable environment in which every team member has an opportunity to grow.

We want our team members to have the well-being and confidence they need to do their best work, in an environment where both they and ACT* thrive. To support this, our total rewards include company paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company contributions, paid holidays, paid time off, and so much more. You can find a comprehensive list of our benefits here.

The Lead Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work of strategic initiatives as well as leading the work of project teams to ensure smooth execution and that paves the way for profitable implementation of planned business activities.

About the Team

The Product Operational Delivery team works closely together as well as across the organization with a focus on delivering successful testing experiences for the suite of products ACT offers.

The finalist will be hired at the salary and level commensurate with their qualifications. For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary in the range of $90,000 to $115,000. ACT manages salaries within the range based on relevant factors including, skills, experience, and internal equity. The position is incentive eligible.

Location: This is a remote position

What you will be working on:

Represent Operations on working groups to define requirements and ensuring successful delivery of them in support of the enterprise strategic initiatives.
• Operational lead responsible for delivery
• Partner with Product on their strategic roadmap to ensure Ops roadmap is built to support; focus being on early enough to ensure ready when needed not just in time
• Lead on all activities for area of responsibility while supporting all planning stage and removing roadblocks
• Lead on sunsetting activities
• Accountable for leading the delivery of large-scale administrations with significant complexity, a high degree of risk and potential impact to the organization
• Provide expertise for area of responsibility with a focus on leadership, driving change and working to gain efficiencies and reduce costs

This could be the job for you if you have (minimum requirements):

• At least 7 years of progressively responsible operational delivery, or related experience, including demonstrated experience in project or program management or contract fulfillment with large scale projects or programs
• Large-scale assessment testing delivery experience
• Experience with technology and systems, such as Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce.com, JIRA, MS Project Schedule and assessment delivery systems
• Demonstrates ability to navigate complex requirements and communicate them to key stakeholders throughout the broader organization
• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs and develop integrated, timely and creative solutions
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders, which often includes cross-functional teams, by encouraging and supporting collaboration
• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs and develop integrated, timely and creative solutions
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills; ability to effectively communicate and work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
• Demonstrated strong prioritization, critical thinking and organizational skills that includes ability to balance near-term delivery needs with long-term strategic initiatives
• Takes initiative and uses self-starter approach, ability to multi-task, proactively anticipates and acts on information and details needed, willingness and ability to learn
• A customer-centric focus and service oriented with a strong sense of urgency and persistence while working through a complex matrix organization to ensure success for the customer, organization, and team members
• Is accountable, takes responsibility and follows through on commitments
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment that requires flexibility, discretion and strong decision-making skills
• Skills and knowledge required for success in this position attained through experience and education (Bachelor's degree in Business or related area of study), or a combination of both

ACT* is transforming college and career readiness pathways so that everyone can discover and fulfill their potential. Grounded in more than 65 years of research, ACT's* learning resources, assessments, research, and work-ready credentials are trusted by students, job seekers, educators, schools, government agencies, and employers in the U.S. and around the world to help people achieve their education and career goals at every stage of life.

Learn more about working at ACT* at act.org!

*Impact Asset Corp., a Delaware Corporation and wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Gateway Impact Corp., a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation ("ACT")