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Project Management Institute, Inc.PI

Manager, Exam Operations

The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a U.S.-based not-for-profit professional organization for project management, offering services like standards development, research, education, publications, networking, conferences, and certifications.

Project Management Institute, Inc.

Employee count: 501-1000

Salary: 144k-176k USD

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What you will do:

The Exam Operations Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless global delivery of PMI's Gold Standard professional certification examinations. This position is responsible for managing all operational aspects of exam delivery from candidate registration through post-exam processes, working closely with testing vendors, regional partners, and internal teams to maintain PMI's position as the world leader in certification excellence. The role directly supports PMI strategy by ensuring reliable, accessible, and secure exam experiences for certification candidates worldwide.

What you will bring to the role:

  • Bachelors in business, project management, or related area required or equivalent. MBA or master’s degree strongly preferred.
  • PMP Certification desirable.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in manager role; experience in global organization beneficial.
  • Proficiency in the business language for PMI (English)
  • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-vendor operations with high reliability and quality standards
  • Strong process improvement skills with experience implementing operational efficiencies
  • Experience with incident management, crisis response, and business continuity planning
  • Demonstrated success in managing operational budgets and vendor relationships
  • Understanding of fundamental psychometric principles and certification exam development processes
  • Knowledge of global testing markets and regional variations in exam delivery requirements
  • Experience with professional certification or educational testing operations preferred
  • Familiarity with project management principles and PMI standards & Certifications
  • Travel required up to 20% of time for vendor meetings, vendor visits, and conference participation
  • International travel may be required for global operations oversight
  • Ability to respond to operational emergencies outside standard business hours

What you can expect from us

We value and nurture an environment of inclusivity and diversity, and a culture of communication and collaboration. Your health, safety and well-being come first, and we believe that you should have time for your work, but you should also have time for you..

Join us and you’ll get:

  • an excellent total package, with compensation and benefits based upon your geographic location.
  • skill development opportunities, to help you grow now and into the future.
  • access to a global network, to enrich your professional experience.
  • flexible options to help balance work time and your time
  • award and bonus opportunities.

The salary offer will be based on several factors, including the candidate’s demonstrated skills, qualifications and relevant experience.

Let’s help make the world work better for everyone. Apply today!

Project Management Institute, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Salary: 144k-176k USD

Education

Bachelor degree

Experience

5 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

Location requirements

Open to candidates from all countries.

Hiring timezones

Worldwide

About Project Management Institute, Inc.

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The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a U.S.-based not-for-profit professional organization dedicated to advancing the practice, science, and profession of project management. Since its founding in 1969, PMI has been the leading authority in project management, empowering professionals with knowledge, certifications, and a global community to lead successful projects. Our customers, project professionals across nearly every industry and country, face the ongoing challenge of delivering successful project outcomes in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world. They need to navigate evolving technologies, manage diverse stakeholder expectations, and ensure projects deliver their intended value. That is why PMI is committed to providing the resources, standards, and network they need to excel.

PMI serves more than five million professionals, including over 680,000 members in 217 countries and territories, with 304 chapters and 14,000 volunteers serving local members in over 180 countries. We understand that project success is not just about meeting traditional metrics like schedule, budget, and scope; it's about delivering value that justifies the effort and expense, and how stakeholders perceive that value. To support this, PMI develops globally recognized standards, such as 'A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide),' offers a comprehensive suite of certifications like the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, and provides extensive professional development courses, academic research, publications, and networking opportunities. Our customers rely on these offerings to enhance their skills, advance their careers, and improve organizational success. We are dedicated to helping project managers and their organizations achieve project success, driving innovation, and creating an impact that benefits both businesses and society.

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Flexible work options

Offers flexible work arrangements.

Competitive compensation

PMI offers competitive compensation packages.

Generous benefits and paid time off

PMI provides generous benefits and paid time off.

Skill development opportunities

Opportunities for employees to develop their skills.

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