Learning Experience & Vendor Project Manager at Stevens Institute of Technology

Job DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesProject & Program Management (Primary Focus) Coordinate a high-volume portfolio across multiple academic and professional programs. Develop forecasting models capacity plans resource allocations and program schedules. Use project management platforms (e.g. Workfront Microsoft Teams) to track milestones risks and delivery. Establish KPIs governance frameworks dashboards and structured risk mitigation plans. Lead weekly project check-ins; maintain action logs deliverable trackers and issue logs. Drive pipeline planning and cross-functional coordination across CPE Schools faculty and external partners. Assess skill needs and help identify recruit or onboard on-demand resources (SMEs reviewers contractors).Vendor Management (Primary Focus) Serve as the day-to-day liaison for all course development vendors (Hurix Kyron WorldQuant etc.). Support vendor sourcing evaluation negotiation and onboarding processes. Prepare cost estimates and monitor adherence to project budgets. Track SLAs milestones quality metrics and escalate performance risks proactively to the CBO. Maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure reliable high-quality delivery.Internal Coordination & Stakeholder Support Support consistent implementation of design and quality standards across all course builds. Assist with governance models innovation pilots and process improvements across the Schools and CPE.Strategic Learning Consultation Advise senior leaders on learning experience strategy aligned with school- and institute-level goals. Analyze learner journeys and engagement data to support continuous improvement. Contribute to standards development governance workstreams and innovation initiatives.Instructional Design & Learning Experience Strategy Guide vendors using instructional design best practices agile learning methodologies and UX/UI principles. Provide qualitative feedback on design documents prototypes scripts and storyboards. Assist with the end-to-end content development lifecycle from ideation through launch.Qualifications & CompetenciesRequired Bachelors or Masters degree in project management instructional design business education technology or related field. 1 years of experience in project management vendor coordination learning program delivery or learning experience strategy. Strong project management skills including scheduling documentation issue tracking and stakeholder coordination. Excellent communication relationship management and cross-functional collaboration skills. Experience with learning ecosystems or LMS platforms (Canvas preferred).Preferred Masters degree in project management instructional design or related field. PMP or equivalent project management certification. Demonstrated vendor negotiation and contract oversight experience. Portfolio showing experience with digital learning online course design or blended learning environments. Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.DepartmentCPE Operations

Compensation RangeIn compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act the annual base range for this position is $45 per hour. This range represents the Universitys good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the positions scope and responsibilities the candidates experience education skills internal equity market data and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget qualifications and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation such as incentives stipends or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook available at:Benefits Guidebook

General Submission Guidelines:Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.Still Have QuestionsIf you have any questions regarding your application please contact .EEO Statement:Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including but not necessarily limited to race color religion creed sex national origin nationality citizenship status age ancestry marital or domestic partnership or civil union status familial status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression atypical cellular or blood trait genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions disability or any protected military or veteran status.Stevens is building a diverse faculty staff and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as well as other federal statutes.NSF ADVANCE Institution Stevens values diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for students faculty and staff of all backgrounds. We are an NSF ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and policies and strongly encourage applications from women racial and ethnic minority candidates veterans and individuals with disabilities.Jeanne Clery Disclosure:In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) the Department of Public Safety is required to publish an annual security report which includes statistics mandated by the Clery Act. Click here for a copy of this report.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Presentation Skills,Purchasing,Procurement,Vendor Management,Process Improvement,Pricing,Project Management,Relationship Management,Contract Management,Contract Negotiation,negotiation,Contracts Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1