Senior Project Manager
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Overview
Job Description
We’re a high-growth software company with a big mission: empowering K-12 district teams to do more with less.
At LINQ, we get K12. That’s why we help districts transform K-12 school operations with best-in-class, cloud-based software solutions built to help districts return more resources to classrooms. Integrating finance, HR, nutrition management, and payments into a single, secure platform, LINQ reduces administrative burden. LINQ is trusted by 30% of school districts across the U.S. to help them operate more efficiently and serve over 1 billion meals to 17 million students annually, process payroll for 364,000 educators, administrators, and staff, and engage with millions of families through the free LINQ Connect app.
Our team? They’re talented, committed, and fiercely loyal problem-solvers. At LINQ, you’ll find challenging and meaningful work, a team that respects and uplifts one another, and a commitment to constant improvement. Our customers love us because we’re attentive, patient, communicative, and solutions focused. They know they can count on us to not only anticipate their needs but to deliver the right answer every time.
What You'll Be Doing:
Project Ownership & Delivery
- Lead end-to-end SaaS implementation projects, ensuring alignment to scope, timeline, and budget.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, including milestones, dependencies, and critical path tracking.
- Proactively identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and escalate issues appropriately.
- Drive structured status reporting to internal leadership and client stakeholders.
- Ensure smooth transition to support and customer success teams post go live.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for client project stakeholders.
- Facilitate executive-level communication with clarity and confidence.
- Manage expectations, negotiate scope adjustments, and maintain delivery integrity.
- Lead structured meetings with clear agendas, action tracking, and accountability.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Coordinate resources across Implementation, Data Services, Product, Engineering, Sales, and Support teams (as needed).
- Ensure internal teams are aligned to project commitments and timelines.
- Hold stakeholders accountable to agreed deliverables and deadlines.
Commercial & Operational Discipline
- Protect project margin through scope control and change management processes.
- Track revenue milestones and ensure alignment with billing schedules.
- Maintain accurate forecasting and resource planning inputs.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of implementation playbooks and delivery standards.
Process & Standardization
- Apply repeatable implementation methodologies to drive consistency.
- Contribute to refinement of templates, tools, and delivery frameworks.
- Capture lessons learned and feed insights back into operational processes.
What We Are Looking For:
- 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in a SaaS environment.
- Proven record of delivering multiple concurrent SaaS implementations successfully.
- Experience managing subscription-based or recurring revenue business models.
- Strong understanding of implementation lifecycle management.
- Demonstrated ability to manage scope, timelines, and risk in complex environments.
- Experience with PSA tools and project tracking systems (e.g., Wrike, Rocketlane, FinancialForce, Jira, Asana, Monday.com, or similar).
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
What Will Make You Stand Out:
- Experience in [Industry/Vertical – e.g., EdTech, ERP, FinTech, etc.].
- Familiarity with revenue recognition milestones and financial forecasting.
- PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certification (valued but not required).
- Experience building or improving implementation playbooks.
Core Competencies
- Outcome-oriented mindset
- Strong executive communication capability
- Structured, analytical thinking
- High accountability and ownership
- Ability to influence without authority
- Calm and decisive under pressure
- Bias toward action and measurable results
🌎Flex Your Workspace: Work remote from one of our eligible states across the US, or if you’re near Austin three days in office a week!
💰Planning Your Future: Our 401(k) plan comes with a 4% employer match on total earnings (not just your base salary).
💸Performance Pays Off: Whether it’s a company bonus or target sales commission, your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
🌴Vacation Your Way: Our flexible Open Paid Time Off Plan lets you take the time you need, when you need it.
👶Paid Parental Leave: Take the time you need to welcome your new addition – We’ve got you covered!
🎉Ten Paid Corporate Holidays: Enjoy a little extra downtime to relax and recharge with the ten paid holidays each year.
❤️Giving Back: Feel good while doing good – 16 paid volunteer hours to support the causes that matter most to you. #LINQCares
🏥Benefits That Have Your Back (And Teeth, Too!): Rock-solid medical, dental and vision coverage. Pick your vibe: a low deductible PPO and pair with an FSA or a HDHP with a sweet HSA – with contributions from LINQ. Dental perks that even cover braces for the kiddos.
💪Wellness Perks: Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D insurance. Gym reimbursements and tons of extra savings on travel assistance, employee assistance, and even pet insurance options.
🎁Rewards For Referrals: Got an amazing candidate in your network? Send them our way and earn a referral bonus when they join the team!
As a federal contractor and equal employment opportunity employer, LINQ adheres to all applicable laws and regulations regarding employment practices, ensuring that all qualified individuals receive consideration for employment
based on their qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local law.
To learn more about your rights and protections under federal law, please refer to the EEOC Equal Employment Opportunity Poster at the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster
If you’d like to view a copy of the company’sstate or federally required affirmative action plans or policy statement, please email HRHelp@linq.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact HRHelp@linq.com. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not use this email to inquire about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as solicitation, following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.
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