Do you thrive on bringing structure to complex projects and seeing them through from concept to completion? Are you energised by coordinating teams across education, technology, and content development? Would you like to help deliver world-class learning experiences that support professionals around the globe?
As Associate Manager, Project Management, you’ll be accountable for ensuring the continuity of operations and projects that support the design, development, and delivery of global initiatives related to CFA Institute’s credentials and certificates. You’ll manage processes, activities, budgets, and third-party relationships tied to both new and ongoing products, while contributing to the multi-year product strategy for the Education Division. Working across multiple workgroups, you’ll collaborate with colleagues at all levels and engage with senior industry practitioners and educators worldwide.
What You’ll Do
Serve as project manager for global initiatives supporting CFA Institute’s credentials and certificates, ensuring effective planning, administration, and delivery.
Develop and maintain project timelines, identify milestones, and track and assign clear action items and exceptions.
Act as the main point of contact for project-related communications, coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and other third parties.
Support the development and monitoring of project budgets, track variances, and take timely corrective actions.
Coordinate long-range planning and forecasting for assigned certificates and credentials.
Oversee workflows and tasks for contingent workers, vendors, and other external contributors.
Maintain high-quality documentation, reporting, and stakeholder updates to ensure transparency and accountability.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3–5 years of hands-on project management experience delivering multi-year or complex initiatives.
Experience within EdTech, publishing, online learning, or professional education product development.
Experience with multi-year projects, platform transitions, software implementations, or training programme delivery is preferred.
Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and accountability.
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills; confident communicating across all levels of seniority.
Analytical, adaptable, and detail-oriented, with sound judgement in dynamic or ambiguous environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Jira and Confluence is desirable.
Why Join Us
Contribute to meaningful, mission-driven work shaping the future of professional learning.
Operate with autonomy within a collaborative project management “centre of excellence.”
Gain exposure to diverse education and technology projects, including product development, training programmes, and platform transitions.
At CFA Institute, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring process. In compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit, we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position: Expected salary range: US $80,000-$87,000 per year. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, location and other factors relevant to the position. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus, a 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) plan, and a comprehensive medical benefits package.
About CFA Institute
CFA Institute are the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we drive professional growth, ethical behavior, and better markets. We care about our employees’ well-being, offering industry-leading benefits like:
Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
Generous leave and time off
Competitive retirement plans
Flexible work options
Wellness, education, and support programs
If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to click “Apply” and complete our three-minute application.
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Important Message: Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as CFA Institute cannot make assumptions about your education, experience, or location. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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