Senior Strategic Project Manager

Position:
Senior Strategic Project Manager

Company:
Coursera

Compensation:
This role is available in the following US Pay Zones:
- US Zone 1: $148,580 - $185,725
- US Zone 2: $142,120 - $177,650
- US Zone 3: $131,860 - $164,825
- US Zone 4: $122,740 - $153,425

Location:
United States

Employment type:
Not specified

Work Arrangement:
Coursera + Udemy lets you choose the best way to work, whether it’s from home, an office, or a collaboration space.

Short Summary:
We are looking for a Strategic Project Manager to drive the execution of Coursera's most critical, company-level strategic initiatives that span 1-2 quarters and multiple top-level functions. This role reports to the VP, Chief of Staff.

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.

Requirement:
- 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.

Benefits:
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.