About Us
Our History | Stellar Virtual was founded in 2019 with one school in Texas. We serve parents of K-12 students, unhappy with their current school or need an at-home or flexible learning environment. Today, Stellar Virtual spans across three states, Arizona, Indiana, and Texas, with new states introduced each year. |
Our Mission | Empowering Families. Unleashing Potential. |
Our Values | At Stellar Virtual, we are guided by five core values. These values are the pillars by which we operate all aspects of our organization. - Kids First, Always: We make student-centered decisions and always do what's best for our kids.
- Respect: We assume the best of others and treat others the way we want to be treated.
- Create, Communicate, Collaborate: We create together, communicate openly, and work as a team to deliver more than we ever could individually
- Make Your Motion Matter: We work deliberately, efficiently, and with a sense of purpose to achieve great results.
- Go the Extra Mile to Deliver a Stellar Customer Experience: We recognize that every interaction, no matter how small or unrelated it may seem, is an opportunity to build trust and goodwill with our customers.
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Our Promise | Empowering families with the choice of a high-quality virtual school with dedicated staff focused on student outcomes and an exceptional customer experience, our programs will enable students to thrive and unleash their full potential. |
Position Details
Position Name | Senior Project Manager |
Reporting Manager | Sr. Director, Project Management |
Position Status | Salary, Exempt |
Position Type | Regular, Full-Time (12) |
School Year (if applicable) | Not Applicable |
Program or School | Stellar Virtual |
Equipment Details | Yes (W2) |
Overview
We are building a new Program Management team at Stellar Virtual, and we're looking for Project Managers who are ready to make a significant impact. You'll be instrumental in operationalizing the growth and expansion of our national virtual schools, directly shaping Stellar's academic programs through expert project and process management. We have multiple Project Manager roles available, seeking candidates with varying levels of experience.
Essential Duties
- Lead strategic initiatives: Drive the operationalization of Stellar Virtual's national school growth and expansion, ensuring scalable and sustainable processes.
- Define and optimize processes: Engineer and refine business, operational, and academic processes, creating efficient workflows that directly impact our educational programs.
- Manage end-to-end projects: Take ownership of complex projects, from defining scope and objectives to developing detailed schedules, timelines, and resource plans.
- Hands-on project execution: Directly manage a diverse portfolio of business, operational, and academic projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
- Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with academic leads, technology teams, and operational departments to ensure seamless project integration and execution.
- Drive continuous improvement: Identify areas for process enhancement and implement solutions to boost efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
- 5-8+ years of progressive experience in project management, process engineering, and/or an operational role within an educational environment. Senior roles will require 10+ years of experience.
- Proficiency with project and product management software (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Aha, ProdPad, AirTable, ClickUp, Jira, or similar tools).
- Comfort with the Google suite of software.
- Experience and comfort managing technical projects directly or working closely with third party implementers.
- Proven ability to define and understand project scope and objectives in complex environments.
- Demonstrated success in developing and managing comprehensive project schedules and timelines.
- Experience with budget and resource management for projects of varying scale.
- Familiarity with managing technical or development-oriented projects is a plus.
- Hands-on experience overseeing operations or project execution in an educational setting is highly valued.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
- Strong team leadership and motivation capabilities, inspiring collaboration and accountability.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization, from frontline staff to senior leadership.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Experience in the K-12 education sector is preferred.
Education & Certification Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Education Management, or related field preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar credentials a plus
Benefits & Incentives (Full-Time Only)
- Competitive vacation and paid time off plans
- Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.
- 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment
- Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25)
- 10 Company-paid Holidays
Employment "At-Will"
For W-2 employment, Stellar Virtual is an at-will employer. This means the employee and Stellar Virtual can terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, as legally permitted. This job description does not guarantee continued employment or a contract. All 1099 status is excluded.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Stellar Virtual is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.