Content Project Manager job at Aquent Talent in US National

Content Project Manager Fully remote, working EST or CST hours Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $54-70 Hourly $55 - $60/hr Start Date: 10.27.2025 Our education technology and content company client is looking to bring on a remote, temp, w2, Content Project Manager: Start = October / November Duration = 18 months with a possible extension 40 hours per week Fully remote, working EST or CST hours Our new Custom Team is designed to be a cross functional strike force charged with accelerating our highest priority initiatives— English Language Learner (ELL)/Spanish, Canada market expansion, and Sales driven proofs of concept. By combining Learning Designers, Multimedia Designers, and a Content Project Manager who master our existing platforms, processes, and quality standards—and then boldly push their limits—we’ll prototype, localize, and launch innovative learning solutions in weeks, not months. This agile unit will not only deliver measurable efficiency gains (through rapid AI enabled workflows and streamlined localization) but also surface strategic “what if” opportunities, driving continuous improvement and opening new avenues for growth across the business. Role Overview: As our Custom Team project manager, you’ll oversee end-to-end project delivery for special initiatives (ELL/Spanish, Canada, Sales Proof of Concepts), coordinating tight timelines, cross functional teams, and compliance requirements, while proactively identifying and communicating strategic “what if” scenarios to leadership. Core Responsibilities: • Cultivate deep mastery of existing workflows, awareness of platform constraints, style guidelines, and key tools—and then proactively identify opportunities to expand, push boundaries, and propose bold enhancements • Own project lifecycles for high-priority pilots: build and maintain integrated schedules, budgets, and resource plans that accommodate both internal Learning Designers (LD)/Multimedia Designers (MD) teams and external vendors • Act as the eyes and ears on constraints vs. aspirations, translating current limitations into actionable recommendations • Facilitate rapid feedback loops: run daily stand-ups during sprints and weekly deep dives with stakeholders and vendors to course correct on scope, risk, and opportunities • Drive process innovation: document new workflows, automate status reporting, and deploy lightweight governance that balances speed with quality • Develop dynamic opportunity trackers, logging Sales requests, feasibility analysis , and Proof of Concept (POC) results to build internal intelligence and optimize processes • Ensure all deliverables adhere to our technical specifications, style guidelines, and rigorous quality standards • Guide and collaborate proactively with internal teams and external stakeholders including SMEs and vendors to co-develop streamlined, high-impact solutions that optimize efficiency and deliver measurable results Preferred Qualifications: • 5+ years managing digital learning or content projects in a matrixed environment • Comfort with both Agile and Waterfall: able to spin up “sprint pods” and deliver large-scale, multi-phase launches • Strong data and dashboarding skills (e.g., Smartsheet, Power BI, Amplitude) to surface real-time status and Return on Investment (ROI) metrics • Creative problem-solver: adept at designing alternate plan scenarios and building consensus around trade-offs • Spanish fluency (preferred) The target hiring compensation range for this role is $54 to $60 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Apply tot his job