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Join Sallie Mae: Champion For All Students
When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students. We're on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big. Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We're changing. Because students need a better way. We're looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for studentsand for each other. This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It's where you're empowered to bring your authentic self to work. Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole youfrom physical and mental to financial and professional. You'll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more. We're obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking "why not?" when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills. Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education. What You'll Contribute
The Director, Project Management will be responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership in the planning, execution, and delivery of projects across the organization. What You'll Do
Drive the creation and maintenance of comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. Lead and inspire a team of project managers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support throughout the project lifecycle. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the project management team. Identify and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans and monitoring risk factors throughout the project lifecycle. Proactively address issues to ensure successful project delivery. Optimize resource allocation across projects to ensure efficient utilization of personnel, technology, and other resources. Collaborate with resource managers to identify and resolve resource constraints. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for projects and implement monitoring mechanisms to track project progress, quality, and financial performance. Provide regular reports to senior management on project status and take corrective actions when necessary. Continuously evaluate project management processes, tools, and methodologies to identify areas for improvement. Implement best practices and standardized approaches to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with finance and project teams to develop and manage project budgets. Monitor project financials, ensure adherence to budgetary constraints, and optimize cost-effectiveness. What You Have
Minimum education, skills, and experience required. Proven experience in a leadership role overseeing multiple projects and managing a team of project managers. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve project objectives. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a strategic mindset. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Preferred: Indicate "nice to haves" regarding education, skills, and experience. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree (MBA, MSc, etc.) preferred. 7+ years of project management experience, with a demonstrated track record of successfully delivering complex projects. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the "essential functions" of a job. Feeling your best helps you do your best: Our benefits take care of the whole youso you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!). Competitive base salaries Bonus incentives Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware) Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs Career development and training opportunities Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students. We're on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big. Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We're changing. Because students need a better way. We're looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for studentsand for each other. This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It's where you're empowered to bring your authentic self to work. Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole youfrom physical and mental to financial and professional. You'll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more. We're obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking "why not?" when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills. Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education. What You'll Contribute
The Director, Project Management will be responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership in the planning, execution, and delivery of projects across the organization. What You'll Do
Drive the creation and maintenance of comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. Lead and inspire a team of project managers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support throughout the project lifecycle. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the project management team. Identify and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans and monitoring risk factors throughout the project lifecycle. Proactively address issues to ensure successful project delivery. Optimize resource allocation across projects to ensure efficient utilization of personnel, technology, and other resources. Collaborate with resource managers to identify and resolve resource constraints. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for projects and implement monitoring mechanisms to track project progress, quality, and financial performance. Provide regular reports to senior management on project status and take corrective actions when necessary. Continuously evaluate project management processes, tools, and methodologies to identify areas for improvement. Implement best practices and standardized approaches to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with finance and project teams to develop and manage project budgets. Monitor project financials, ensure adherence to budgetary constraints, and optimize cost-effectiveness. What You Have
Minimum education, skills, and experience required. Proven experience in a leadership role overseeing multiple projects and managing a team of project managers. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve project objectives. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a strategic mindset. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Preferred: Indicate "nice to haves" regarding education, skills, and experience. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree (MBA, MSc, etc.) preferred. 7+ years of project management experience, with a demonstrated track record of successfully delivering complex projects. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the "essential functions" of a job. Feeling your best helps you do your best: Our benefits take care of the whole youso you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!). Competitive base salaries Bonus incentives Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware) Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs Career development and training opportunities Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.