Project Manager- Information Services

Position: Project Manager- Information Services & Applications
PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Leads the planning, execution, and delivery of all district technology projects within the ISA department. Ensures alignment with strategic goals and educational outcomes, utilizing industry-standard project management methodologies and tools. Fosters cross-functional collaboration, manages resource allocation, drives transparency through documentation and Kanban-based visual boards, and strengthens budget and vendor oversight.

Experience with in a school environment is essential to navigate the unique demands of academic calendars, student data systems, and instructional technology timelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Degree(s):

* Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field

* Professional experience: 5+ years of project management experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or PMO role

* Experience in the education industry preferred with demonstrated success managing technology projects within instructional and operational environments

Certifications:

PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Proficiency in project tracking tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Trello, Asana, or MS Project

* Strong understanding of project management frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, PMI, PRINCE2)

* Thorough understanding of student information systems (SIS), learning management systems (LMS), and educational compliance standards (FERPA, COPPA, etc.)

* Proven successful track record in implementing and maintaining Kanban boards and collaborative workflows

* Possess a strong understanding of appropriate leading-edge technologies.

* Must be a critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.

* Exceptional communication (both oral and written), facilitation, and documentation skills.

* Ability to implement policy, procedures, and interpret data.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Annual

Contract:

250 days

SALARY:

$103,395 (TA-9)

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

* Develop, maintain, and enforce PMO standards, templates, and processes for project intake, planning, tracking, execution, and closeout

* Lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget by managing expenditure approval, tracking invoices and payments

* Implement and monitor Kanban boards and other visual management tools to support workflow transparency and status communication

* Direct the full project lifecycle: scope definition, charter creation, timeline development, task tracking, risk assessment, change control, and post-project evaluation

* Collaborate with district leadership to prioritize and align technology projects with academic and operational strategic plans

* Support portfolio planning by maintaining a district wide view of current and upcoming initiatives

* Conduct regular reviews to ensure project goals remain aligned with district priorities and instructional needs

* Ensure all projects have accurate and up-to-date documentation including project charters, stakeholder communications, meeting notes, and risk logs

* Generate status reports, dashboards, and analytics for executive and campus leadership

* Maintain a centralized documentation repository for project artifacts and knowledge sharing

* Coordinate with software developers, system administrators, curriculum staff, and campus representatives to meet project milestones

* Serve as liaison between ISA and district stakeholders

* Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings and project briefings

* Partner with Procurement and Finance departments to manage vendor relationships, contract negotiation, and service-level agreements

* Establish performance metrics for project execution, department efficiency, and resource utilization

* Drive process improvement through retrospectives, stakeholder feedback, and lessons learned

* Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability in technology project delivery

* Provides outstanding customer service.

* Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and local…