Project Manager
At Colibri Group, culture is at the heart of everything we do. Our values: Love, Joy, Boldness, Teamwork, and Curiosityguide how we work together, support our customers, and make a difference in the communities we serve. Becker Professional Education, proudly part of the Colibri Group family, has helped accounting professionals achieve their career goals for generations. As a leader in CPA Exam Review, CMA Exam Review, and Continuing Professional Education, we create learning experiences that help professionals grow with confidence. More than one million CPA candidates worldwide have trusted Becker to support their professional journeys, and we are excited to continue building what comes next. About the Role Becker Professional Education is looking for aCross Functional Project Manager to lead product launches, major product updates, and strategic business initiatives from idea through delivery. You will bring together teams across Product, Curriculum, Content Production, Technology, Marketing, Sales, Business Operations, and Customer Support helping everyone understand the plan, their role, and what needs to happen next. Most of your work will focus on broader product and business initiatives, with technology serving as one important part of the project. You will also coordinate a smaller group of technology-related requests, helping translate business needs, track progress in Jira, and keep stakeholders informed. You do not need to be a software engineer or the most technical person in the room. You do need to be comfortable partnering with technical teams, asking thoughtful questions, and turning complex conversations into clear next steps. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing people together, creating structure, working through ambiguity, and helping teams successfully cross the finish line.
Come Build What’s Next What You’ll Do
Lead cross functional projects from initial planning through launch, establishing clear goals, timelines, milestones, ownership, dependencies, and measures of success
Coordinate product launches and major updates across Product, Curriculum, Production, Technology, Marketing, Sales, Business Operations, Customer Support, and other partner teams
Keep projects moving by facilitating conversations, clarifying decisions, identifying risks, resolving roadblocks, and holding teams accountable for commitments
Serve as a neutral and trusted partner when priorities compete, scope changes, or teams need help reaching alignment
Coordinate technology related work by communicating business needs, opening and monitoring Jira tickets, partnering with cross functional teams and sharing clear status updates
Adapt your project management approach based on the size, urgency, and complexity of the work, bringing the right level of structure without creating unnecessary process
What You’ll Bring
Five or more years of experience leading cross functional projects or programs from planning through successful delivery
Experience coordinating work across several business functions, such as Product, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Customer Support, Content, Production, or Technology
Strong project leadership skills, including the ability to create clarity, influence without direct authority, manage competing priorities, and hold stakeholders accountable
Experience using both Waterfall and Agile approaches, with the judgment to determine which level of process is appropriate for each project
Working knowledge of Jira or a similar tool, including the ability to create or monitor tickets, understand project status, and communicate updates to stakeholders
Strong communication, relationship building, problem solving, and facilitation skills, with the ability to remain objective and adaptable in a fast moving environment
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience is welcomed. PMP, CAPM, or a similar certification is preferred but not required when supported by strong project leadership experience.
Experience in EdTech, education, consumer products, professional certification, SaaS, consulting, e-commerce, or another product focused organization is also a plus.
Tools You May Use
Experience with every tool listed below is not required. We are most interested in your ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and use technology to keep work organized and visible.
Jira and Confluence
Monday.com, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or a similar project-management platform
Microsoft 365, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
Salesforce and Drupal
Visio, Lucidchart, or similar process-mapping tools
AI productivity tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar platforms
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Lead meaningful projects that directly support products used by accounting professionals and learners around the world
Work across the full business rather than being limited to one department or type of project
Help bring new products and major improvements to life from early planning through successful launch
Join a growing team where your project leadership, judgment, and ideas will have a visible impact
Partner with talented colleagues across Product, Content, Technology, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Customer Support
Be part of a culture that values curiosity, teamwork, continuous learning, and finding practical ways to move work forward
We Encourage You to Apply
You may not check every preferred box, and that is okay.
You may come from education, consumer products, consulting, SaaS, e-commerce, or another environment where you have helped different teams work together to deliver something meaningful. If you are a thoughtful, adaptable Project Manager who knows how to create structure, build alignment, and lead work across the finish line, we would love to hear from you.
Our Commitment to Inclusion Colibri Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to do their best work. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and career paths to apply.