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Project Management Jobs for Former Teachers
Project and program managers keep timelines, people and moving parts in sync. A school year is a long-running program with demanding stakeholders, so teachers often have more PM experience than they realize. The usual first step is a coordinator title rather than "Project Manager".
- Open roles tracked
- 88
- Remote
- 22
- Median listed pay*
- $122K
*Midpoint of posted salary ranges for 10 non-senior listings that include pay (senior, lead and other stretch roles left out). Not a prediction of what you will earn.
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- Stretch roleProject Management
Senior Partner Program Manager
Twilio
RemoteRemote - US$142K–$177K2 wk agoBase salaryOpen across the US
- Stretch roleProject Management
Senior Technical Program Manager, Engine
Roblox
On-siteSan Mateo, CA, United States$226K–$277K3 wk agoBase salaryMust live nearby
- Stretch roleProject Management
Global Program Manager
Benchling
HybridSan Francisco, CA · Boston, MA$152K–$242K3 wk agoBase salaryMust live nearby
- Stretch roleProject Management
Senior Materials Program Manager
Oura
HybridHybrid - San Francisco, California$144K–$169K3 wk agoBase salaryMust live nearby
- Stretch roleProject Management
Sr. Technical Program/Project Manager
Bandwidth
On-siteRaleigh, NC3 wk agoPay not listedMust live nearby
- Stretch roleProject Management
Staff Technical Program Manager, Cross-Functional Programs
Rover
HybridSeattle$182K–$228K3 wk agoBase salaryMust live nearby
- Stretch roleProject Management
Program Manager, OMX SOTO
Chime Financial, Inc
RemoteRemote, USABase $116K–$160K3 wk agoBase + commissionOpen across the US
- Stretch roleProject Management
Staff Technical Program Manager, Enterprise Transformation
PatientPoint
RemoteRemote, US$136K–$196K3 wk agoBase salaryOpen across the US
- Stretch roleProject Management
Senior Program Manager I
Affirm
RemoteRemote US$165K–$225K3 wk agoBase salaryOpen across the US
- Good fitProject Management
Program Manager, AV Safety Policy & Programs
Lyft
HybridSan Francisco, CA · New York, NY$108K–$135K3 wk agoBase salaryMust live nearby
- Stretch roleProject Management
Program Lead Strategic CDN Accounts GTM
Cloudflare
RemoteDistributed$161K–$221K3 wk agoBase salaryOpen across the US
- Stretch roleProject Management
Technical Program Manager
Robinhood
HybridMenlo Park, CA; New York, NY$140K–$165K3 wk agoBase salaryMust live nearby
- Stretch roleProject Management
Global Mobility and Immigration Program Lead
Klaviyo
On-siteBoston, MA · San Francisco, CABase $120K–$180K3 wk agoBase + commissionMust live nearby
- Stretch roleProject Management
Senior Technical Program Manager
Ramp
HybridNew York, NY (HQ)$180K–$250K3 wk agoBase salaryMust live nearby
- Stretch roleProject Management
Futures Risk Program Manager
Robinhood
On-siteChicago, ILBase $139K–$175K4 wk agoBase + commissionMust live nearby
- Stretch roleProject Management
Deployment Program Manager
Path Robotics
On-siteColumbus, Ohio4 wk agoPay not listedMust live nearby
- Stretch roleProject Management
Project Manager II (Grants and Capital Management)
OpenGov
On-siteUS | Illinois | ChicagoBase $82K–$92K4 wk agoBase + commissionMust live nearby
- Stretch roleProject Management
Technical Program Manager, Technical Solutions
Datadog
On-siteBoston, Massachusetts, USA; New York, New York, USA; San Francisco, California, USABase $116K–$148K4 wk agoBase + commissionMust live nearby
- Stretch roleProject Management
Senior Program Manager, Compliance
Justworks
HybridNew York, New York$121K–$151K4 wk agoBase salaryMust live nearby
- Stretch roleProject Management
Technical Program Manager (NPI)
WHOOP
On-siteBoston, MA$120K–$160K1 mo agoBase salaryMust live nearby
- Good fitProject ManagementEducation co.
Step Squad Project Leader (Part Time)
Uncommon Schools
On-siteBoston, Massachusetts1 mo agoPay not listedMust live nearby
- Stretch roleProject Management
Senior Strategic Program Lead, GFCO
Coinbase
RemoteRemote - USA$131K–$154K1 mo agoBase salaryOpen across the US
- Stretch roleProject Management
Staff Technical Program Manager
Lucid Motors
On-sitePhoenix, AZ1 mo agoPay not listedMust live nearby
- Good fitProject Management
Compensation Program Manager
Datadog
HybridBoston, Massachusetts, USA; New York, New York, USA; San Francisco, California, USABase $143K–$190K1 mo agoBase + commissionMust live nearby
- Stretch roleProject ManagementEducation co.
Staff Technical Program Manager
Duolingo
On-siteNew York, NY$182K–$272K1 mo agoBase salaryMust live nearby
- Stretch roleProject Management
Technical Delivery Manager - Integrations
Field Nation
HybridMinnesotaBase $117K–$145K1 mo agoBase + commissionMust live nearby
- Stretch roleProject Management
Staff Technical Program Manager, Consumer
Coinbase
RemoteRemote - USA$194K–$228K1 mo agoBase salaryOpen across the US
- Stretch roleProject Management
Staff Technical Project Manager, Vehicle Programs
Lucid Motors
On-sitePhoenix, AZ$131K–$193K1 mo agoBase salaryMust live nearby
- Stretch roleProject Management
Senior Technical Program Manager
Cloudflare
HybridHybrid1 mo agoPay not listedLocation limits unclear
- Stretch roleProject Management
Senior Program Manager, Health Coaching
Omada Health
RemoteRemote, USA$162K–$202K1 mo agoBase salaryOpen across the US
Project vs program management
Project managers run work that has a defined start and end, like a product launch or a curriculum rollout. Program managers run ongoing efforts, like a tutoring program or a partner program. Education companies and nonprofits hire many program roles.
Titles to search
Technical Program Manager, PMO and Senior titles usually need industry experience.
- Project Coordinator, Program Coordinator
- Program Associate / Specialist
- Project Associate
- Operations or Implementation Project Manager (often at edtech companies)
Transferable skills
| In the classroom | In project management |
|---|---|
| Year and unit planning | Building project timelines and milestones |
| Coordinating field trips and events | Managing logistics, vendors and budgets |
| Updating parents and admin | Clear status reporting to stakeholders |
| Managing competing deadlines | Prioritizing and managing risk |
Do certifications matter?
CAPM (entry level) can help signal vocabulary and commitment. PMP requires documented project experience. Neither one guarantees interviews. Check whether the postings you want actually ask for them before paying.
Honest hiring notes
- Most PM listings we track ask for prior project experience. Frame school projects (events, adoptions, committees) with scope, timeline and results.
- Coordinator roles can pay less than teaching in some districts, so compare total compensation.
- Watch for scams: real employers don't ask you to pay for equipment, training or a background check up front, and they don't run the whole interview over a chat app.
Pay examples from real postings
Examples of ranges employers posted on listings Next Period tracked on Oct 21, 2026. They are not typical or guaranteed pay, ranges vary by company, level and location, and postings close or change. Check the employer's current posting.
Print Project Manager
Kiddom · Remote (US)
$72.8K–$83.2K (posted as $35–$40/hr)
View the posting: Print Project Manager at KiddomCreative Project Manager, Manifold
Lyft · Remote (US)
$59K–$90K
View the posting: Creative Project Manager, Manifold at Lyft
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Questions former teachers ask
- Can I become a project manager without a PMP?
- Yes, many coordinator and associate roles don't require one. Senior roles more often list PMP.
- What tools should I learn?
- Postings often mention Asana, Monday, Jira, Smartsheet or plain spreadsheets. Free tiers are enough to practice.
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Page copy last reviewed October 21, 2026. Listing counts update daily.