Research Project Manager

About Digital Promise Global

Digital Promise is a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner. We work with educators, researchers, technology leaders, and communities to design, investigate, and scale innovations that support learners. Our vision is that every person engages in powerful learning experiences that lead to a life of well-being, fulfillment, and economic mobility. For more information, visit the Digital Promise website and follow Digital Promise for updates.

About the Position

Digital Promise is seeking a highly organized, versatile Research Project Manager to join our

Networks and Programs team. This dual-function role acts as both the engine of our research

project operations and an active contributor to our research pipeline.

The Networks and Programs team acts as a catalyst for change and connects research, practice,

and innovation by building thriving networks of educators, bringing research into practice

through pilots, expanding our work globally, codifying proven ideas into replicable professional

services, and advancing collaborative, cross-sectoral conversations about the future of education.

This role will coordinate and support core research activities, including project planning,

deliverable tracking, data collection and analysis, and preparing results for publication. The

candidate should be skilled at working on multiple projects simultaneously and in working as a

member of interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

General

● Exercise good judgment and ability in research and evaluation, with minimal guidance, to

define and carry out tasks and procedures, demonstrating understanding of larger project

contexts.

● Understand and meet process and quality expectations, setting timelines and work plans

accordingly, which may include assigning tasks to others.

● Choose and specify methods within work plans and approaches that advance equity

internally.

● Monitor and report on completion of activities and progress toward project goals.

● Anticipate issues and bring to the attention of project leaders, informing thes

consideration and development of solutions.

Project Management

● Plan work sequentially and oversee daily operations across multiple projects, setting

timelines, assigning tasks, and tracking milestones to meet deadline and quality

expectations.

● Proactively identify project bottlenecks, risks, or unexpected contingencies, working with

research leads to resolve issues efficiently.

● Maintain detailed project documentation for internal teams, external partners, and funder

requirements (including federal grant reporting).

● Coordinate between project teams and communications liaisons to ensure timely

publication of resources.

● Coordinate team schedules, streamline communication channels, and manage logistics for

internal meetings and external participant convenings.

Research Support

● Assist research leads throughout the research lifecycle—from literature review and

protocol support to data collection and report drafting.

● Support project recruitment processes by collaborating with project directors to identify,

implement, evaluate, and iterate tactics.

● Develop, submit, and track IRB protocols and maintain IRB documentation.

● Clean, organize, and manage quantitative datasets. Perform descriptive statistical

analyses (e.g., frequencies, means, standard deviations, distributions, and cross-

tabulations) to support research insights.

● Oversee project data architecture, ensuring rigorous data handling, confidentiality, and

compliance with data privacy policies.

● Both independently and as a co-author, contribute to blogs, white papers, and other

outputs related to research projects

● Organize, archive, and synthesize research findings, project documentation, and client-

facing summaries to streamline team reporting.

● Lead project subcommittees, as needed.

Qualifications

Master’s degree required. 3+ years of experience in research preferably related to

education and/or the learning sciences, or equivalent experience in a related field.

Excellent writing, editing, communication, and interpersonal skills in multiple formats

(virtual, multimedia, face-to-face, etc.); familiarity with APA.

● Strong interpersonal and communication skills with impeccable attention to detail.

● Proven ability to keep complex flows of work activity well-organized, productive, and on

track, including knowledge of project management tools. Familiarity with Salesforce,

Asana, Notion, Google Workspace, and/or Slack a plus.

● Familiarity with the education and/or learning sciences research fields (cognitive

psychology, instructional science, education policy, educational data mining, educational

technology, AI, social science, etc.), including being conversant with the language of

research (e.g. research questions, populations, methods, analysis approaches, findings,

etc.). Qualitative research background is a plus.

● Ability to prioritize responsibilities, problem-solve and manage competing tasks,

deadlines, requirements, both independently and in a fast-paced team environment.

● Ability to work flexibly and adaptively virtually and face-to-face with other team

members as program requirements change.

● Creative, self-starter, multi-tasker, team player; strong work ethic, high standards,

integrity with a passion for education and a positive “can-do” “yes-and” spirit.

● Ability to travel as needed.

● A passion for learning, a team mentality, creativity, and a positive “can-do” “yes-and”

spirit.

At Digital Promise, we also seek candidates with:

• A strong commitment to working toward Digital Promise’s mission and impact goals
• An interest in redesigning learning systems to better serve those who are historically and systemically excluded
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional team members to ensure information is shared, projects are completed on time, and goals are reached.

Working Conditions

Digital Promise Global is a hybrid organization. The position is primarily working in a remote environment. Employees are expected to travel at least 4 times a year for in-person meetings and the annual staff retreat. Additional travel may be required based on role and responsibilities.

Physical/Sensory Demands: Fast-paced working environment. Extensive computer usage and online engagement & communication. Must be willing to build inclusive relationships and collaborate with employees at all levels within the organization and external partners.

Compensation

We consider candidate experience and location when determining where a candidate may fall within that range. Digital Promise Global offers a competitive total rewards package including coverage of 85% of health insurance premiums for employee coverage and 75% of health insurance premiums for dependent and family coverage, 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3% 401k employer contribution, 3% employer 401k match, and a flexible work environment.

The full-time salary range for the position is based on geographical regions, with exact salary depending on relevant experience.

California: $91,953-108,180

DC Metro Area & NYC: $83,594-$98,345

National: $75,234-88,511

To Apply

Please apply and submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis until the search is successful.

Digital Promise is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex/gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.