The Project Lead works closely with the Content Teams that are responsible for analyzing, creating, and delivering content that enhances customer research capabilities. In this role you will drive business-critical projects from inception to delivery while improving processes and managing stakeholder relationships.

This position is located in Alexandria, VA and offers a hybrid schedule 2 days onsite and 3 days remote.

About You – education, experience, skills, and accomplishments

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience

• 5 years of experience driving projects forward across multiple departments, delivering results within agreed-upon timelines and budgets

• 5 years of experience establishing and maintaining collaborative, positive working relationships with all levels of employees and multidisciplinary teams

• 5 years of experience developing clear and concise “big picture” view of key problems and offering strategic solutions

It would be great if you also had . . .

• Strong attention to detail and skilled in critical thinking and problem-solving

• Demonstrated growth mindset and record of curiosity-driven self-directed learning

• Facility with operating in an ambiguous environment and adapting to change quickly

• Demonstrated experience working creatively and analytically to meet business and customer needs

• Demonstrated effectiveness working collaboratively across internal teams to build processes and scale knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and build consensus

• Exceptional presentation skills as well as verbal and written communication skills

• Familiarity and expertise in industry trends and emerging technologies

• Experience working in a complicated technical environment

What will you be doing in this role?

• Advise Product Management on strategic project choices, ensuring they stay within overall project budget

• Apply creative solutions to complex problems and develop new ideas and concepts

• Drive implementation of technological and organizational solutions that scale across the organization

• Anticipate market trends and demands as they relate to current capabilities

• Advocate for personnel and technical resources across Content groups to ensure project success

• Manage multiple intra-departmental workstreams

• Identify, communicate, and resolve departmental areas of concern that may impede or impact other projects/initiatives

• Manage Content projects from concept through the planning, analysis, design, testing, implementation, and transition phases

• Drive Content projects forward toward timely delivery and to specified requirements

• Communicate with stakeholders and senior leadership about strategic initiatives

• Build and maintain relationships with key contacts in Product Management, UX, Development, and executive leadership