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A fast-growing leader in online education, Coursera is an education-focused technology company headquartered in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2012, Coursera is backed by Si
Senior Strategic Project Manager
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$128.8K - $195.2K / year
Seniority
Lead
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Job Description
Senior Strategic Project Manager
Coursera
Role Description We are looking for a Strategic Project Manager to join our team. This role will drive the execution of Coursera's most critical, company-level strategic initiatives that span 1-2 quarters and multiple top-level functions. From day one, the Strategic Project Manager will have an immediate impact on our ability to execute these strategic priorities effectively and efficiently. This role reports to the VP, Chief of Staff. Success will be measured through the following: - Strategic initiative completion (on time, high quality) - Template/tool adoption and scaling - Stakeholder satisfaction (especially the Executive Team) Objectives: - Drive execution excellence for 1-2 concurrent strategic transformation initiatives, each lasting 1-2 quarters - Create and manage sophisticated project infrastructure for complex, cross-functional work - Enable effective stakeholder coordination and communication across all levels - Ensure systematic tracking, reporting, and risk management - Build scalable templates and tools that enable organizational execution capability Responsibilities: - Execute strategic initiatives that meet specific selection criteria: - CEO and / or Executive Team priorities - Multi-quarter transformations spanning 3+ functions - Material to company metrics or business model - Design and maintain project management infrastructure: - Detailed project plans and timelines - Status reporting and dashboards - Risk and dependency tracking - Meeting management and documentation - Coordinate across multiple stakeholder groups to drive project success: - Drive alignment on deliverables and timelines - Ensure clear ownership and accountability - Surface and resolve bottlenecks - Maintain momentum toward objectives - Build scalable project management capability: - Template creation and refinement - Best practice documentation - Knowledge transfer mechanisms - Process improvement recommendations Qualifications - 8+ years of project/program management experience - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience - Track record of successfully managing company-level, complex, cross-functional initiatives - Experience coordinating across senior stakeholders, including VPs+ - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Excellence in project infrastructure creation and maintenance - Outstanding written and verbal communication - Proven ability to influence without authority Requirements - Experience in high-growth technology companies - PMP certification or equivalent - Experience with transformation or change initiatives - Master's degree in a relevant field Compensation This role is available in the following US Pay Zones: - US Zone 1: $156,180 - $195,225 - US Zone 2: $149,340 - $186,675 - US Zone 3: $138,320 - $172,900 - US Zone 4: $128,820 - $161,025 At Coursera, we offer competitive, zone-based pay aligned to your location, experience, and role level across four U.S. pay zones. Our total rewards package goes beyond salary, with comprehensive health and wellness benefits, bonus and RSU equity programs, and global perks designed to help you grow and thrive wherever you are.
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