<div class="description"><p><a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/nectar-inc">Nectar</a> is seeking an experienced <strong>Project Manager</strong> to oversee the end-to-end design, development, and build of high-quality online courses for higher education. This is a <strong>part-time, contract position</strong> ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills in instructional design and digital learning environments.</p><p>The Project Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams—including learning designers, media developers, SMEs, and LMS builders—to ensure that projects are delivered <strong>on time, within scope, and aligned with institutional quality standards.</strong></p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li><h3>Project Planning &amp; Scheduling</h3><ul><li><p>Develop detailed project plans, milestones, and deliverable timelines.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with design and development teams to align on priorities, dependencies, and resource allocation.</p></li><li><p>Monitor progress and adjust schedules proactively to meet deadlines.</p></li></ul></li><li><h3>Team &amp; Stakeholder Coordination</h3><ul><li><p>Serve as the main point of contact between instructional designers, subject matter experts, media teams, and client stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Facilitate weekly status meetings and communicate progress reports and risks.</p></li><li><p>Ensure clear documentation and communication across all project contributors.</p></li></ul></li><li><h3>Quality &amp; Workflow Management</h3><ul><li><p>Oversee adherence to instructional design and accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, Quality Matters, institutional rubrics).</p></li><li><p>Track review cycles, QA feedback, and final approvals.</p></li><li><p>Manage the course build process in the LMS (Canvas, Blackboard, D2L, or similar), ensuring design consistency and technical accuracy.</p></li></ul></li><li><h3>Process Optimization</h3><ul><li><p>Support continuous improvement in project workflows, documentation, and communication processes.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to team templates, playbooks, and reporting dashboards.</p></li></ul></li></ul><h3><strong>Qualifications</strong></h3><ul><li><p><strong>Experience:</strong> 3+ years of project management experience, preferably in <strong>higher education</strong>, <strong>instructional design</strong>, or <strong>EdTech</strong> environments.</p></li><li><p><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree required; PMP or comparable certification preferred.</p></li><li><h3>Technical Skills:</h3><ul><li><p>Familiarity with LMS platforms (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, or D2L).</p></li><li><p>Experience with project management tools (e.g., ClickUp, Asana, Trello, or Monday.com).</p></li><li><p>Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and online collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Slack, Miro).</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Knowledge of:</strong> Course design workflow