Title: Project Manager
Classification: Exempt
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Managing Director, Program Operations & Client Solutions
Department: Educational Programs
Location: Remote (North America preferred)
About CAIA Association
The CAIA Association, a global professional body, pioneers a new era in investment management. At the forefront of the shifting of alternative investment asset classes from 'alternative' to mainstream, CAIA embraces diverse expertise and interdisciplinary knowledge essential for responsible capital allocation and client stewardship. A Member-driven organization representing professionals in more than 100 countries, the organization seeks to prepare investors for a dynamic future, disrupting traditions, creating opportunities, and fostering long-term sustainability. To learn more about the CAIA Association and how to become part of a professional network that is shaping the future of investing, please visit
https://caia.org/.
Position Overview
As we expand our portfolio of digitally delivered eLearning courses, we are seeking a Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of multiple high-impact course development projects as well as support other CAIA Programs Team projects.
The Project Manager will play a vital role in the development of new learning programs, the expansion of our e-learning platform CAIA.nxt, and the ongoing revisions and change-management for the current CAIA.nxt programs and CAIA curriculum.
Primarily, the Project Manager will oversee multiple, concurrent eLearning development projects ranging from 2–8 hours of digital learning content. These projects involve cross-functional teams of subject matter experts, instructional designers, writers, and video production professionals. Additionally, given the global nature of the organization and learning, some responsibilities may require occasional availability outside traditional work hours to meet with global colleagues and/or international partners and collaborators.
This role requires 3–5 years of project management experience and a demonstrated ability to work independently while ensuring deliverables meet CAIA’s quality standards, timelines, and budget expectations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead multiple eLearning projects from kickoff through final delivery, as well as other programs team projects such as curriculum revision cycles, adapting existing project plans as appropriate.
- Manage timelines, milestones, and budgets across all assigned projects.
- Facilitate collaboration across diverse project teams including Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), instructional designers, writers, editors, and external contributors.
- Monitor progress, identify risks early, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Lead regular project meetings, document decisions, and follow up on actions.
- Ensure the quality and consistency of course content through structured reviews and testing.
- Support administrative efforts of the Learning Management System (LMS), currently the Absorb LMS.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across other CAIA departments including programs, marketing, content, finance and global regions of key project milestones and related tasks.
- Prepare project status updates and communicate progress to senior management and stakeholders upon request.
- Recommend improvements to workflows, tools, and processes to increase efficiency.
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of project management or program coordination experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in project management, business, education, or a related field.
- Familiarity with instructional design principles and digital learning development.
- Proficiency with Learning Management Systems, course creation tools, and instructional design.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, depending on project needs.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with project management software (Asana, Smartsheet, Trello, or similar).
- Ability to adapt to new information and evolving priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Proactive and adaptable, with a collaborative mindset and a drive for continuous improvement.
- Microsoft Suite, Zoom, and Outlook competency required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in education, curriculum development, credentialing, digital learning, content development.
- Exposure to the finance industry, alternative investments and familiarity with industry terminology.
CAIA is an equal opportunity employer.