Skillsoft, the global leader in eLearning, is seeking a Project Manager to keep us ahead of the learning curve – in the products we create and how we produce them! We're seeking someone whose unique perspectives and insights will support the production of engaging content and beautiful technology at Skillsoft. A person who can help us shape the digital learning space now and into the future. A thinker and communicator who can articulate our vision and execute plans across teams and partners worldwide.
Who are you? You're a Project Manager, ideally with experience in managing mass production of learning or media products, through the full product lifecycle. You're process-driven, schedule-obsessed, and an Excel whizz. You've a passion for communicating and enjoy working with global vendors to ensure projects stay on track and within scope, without sacrificing quality. You'll have an opinion on how we do things now. And be objective enough to know there's always room for improvement – in products and processes. Your keen eye for detail is matched by your ability to never lose sight of the big picture. You've a passion for learning new things and your enthusiasm is infectious!
If you'd like to work for a company where your voice is heard and you can see the impact your work has every day, look no further.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Ensuring Skillsoft’s required production capacity requirements are understood, implemented and maintained across all outsourced production partners.
• Communicating, managing and reporting on all production schedule / targets for each production vendor and reporting on same.
• Working with all internal and external project stakeholders in ensuring effective communication is maintained and project milestones / goals are understood and achieved.
• Managing and advising partners, making sure all tools and processes deliver the best results for Skillsoft.
• Working with external studios and production houses worldwide, and internal teams, to ensure all preparations are met for live video shoots - scheduling, preparation, recording, and post-production.
• Working with internal stakeholders and partners to resolve issues throughout the development life-cycle from content planning through to release.
• Defining and documenting processes and best practices for managing and streamlining content production.
• Taking responsibility for projects and decision-making, escalating issues where necessary.
• Supporting the relevant Director of Content Production in required project administration namely, SOW (Statement of Work) creation and tracking, schedule tracking and reporting and the facilitation and minuting of all production required meetings.
• Assisting the relevant Director of Content Production in scoping, negotiating and agreeing competitive pricing on behalf of Skillsoft for all outsourced production projects, as appropriate.

Desired Skills and Experience:
• Project management experience preferably across a globally distributed project environment.
• Future driven…interested in emerging technologies and potential implications for content production.
• A start-up mindset, comfortable in situations where tools, processes, and deliverables are not yet defined.
• Exceptional communication skills. Able to communicate, negotiate, and influence stakeholders – internal and external – at all levels. Equally comfortable communicating with peers and partners on site and globally.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with evident enthusiasm for the role and positive "can do" attitude.
• An understanding of what makes visual media work.
• Proficiency in Office applications, esp. Word and Excel.
• The ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively.
• The ability to think in a creative, logical, and analytical manner.
• Flexibility and constructive response to changing deadlines.
• Good organizational and team-working skills.

Education/Certifications:
• Third level qualification desired, though equal attention will be given to candidates with commensurate experience.
• Project management specific accreditations and/or qualifications preferred.

Note: All candidates must have the Right to Work in Ireland.