Project Manager: Innovation and Expansion

Innovation And Expansion Project Manager

The Innovation and Expansion Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing and evaluating projects according to predetermined timelines and budgets. Responsibilities will include creating and developing project timelines in an electronic project management system. Managing project teams and ensuring quality control and support throughout the project life cycle are central and key to the success of this position.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification and Experience
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University
• Project Management Certification (preferred)
• 2 4 years of work experience in project management and/or school expansion
• Project management tools and software systems experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing projects and people

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strategic, operational, technical and marketing skills required
• Ability to rapidly adapt, handle multiple tasks, and respond to change in environment and priorities
• Excellent communication, problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to obtain the cooperation from senior leadership and Department Function Leaders in the organization

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage project from start to finish to ensure the following School Expansion goals are met.
• Open schools on time; within budget; fully enrolled; fully staffed; and with staff trained on the school model.
• Be accountable for project results along with Department Function Leaders and the Executive Vice President of Innovation and Expansion.
• Work with Department Function Leaders and EVP of Innovation and Expansion to develop the project's scope, deliverables, required resources, budget and timing.
• Develop and maintain project schedules for schools assigned in the approved Project Management System, (i.e., start dates, end dates and comments) to identify when each task will be performed.
• Provide notifications to Department Function Leaders and staff when timelines are not met.
• Clearly communicate expectations to project team members and stakeholders.
• Act as a mediator between Department Function Leaders, Superintendents, Regional Directors and Campus Directors.
• Resolve any issues throughout the project life cycle.
• Track and report project milestones on Master Project List and review on a weekly basis with the EVP, Innovation and Expansion.
• Conduct bi-weekly School Start-Up Meetings with assigned schools and project management teams.
• Lead, coach, and motivate project team members on a proactive basis.
• Work with EVP of Innovation and Expansion to complete a past project evaluation (Lessons Learned Meeting) to determine how results were achieved.
• Develop tools and best practices for Innovation and Expansion Project Management execution.
• Maintain all documentation pertaining to each project in the approved project management system.
• 40%-60% travel
• Any other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used

All equipment required to perform jobs duties and tasks previously described.

Physical / Environmental Factors

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ResponsiveEd Texas does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities, as well as the school's needs. Questions or concerns about discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment, should contact Beckie Allen, the school's Title IX Coordinator, at View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, or 1301 Waters Ridge Dr., Lewisville, TX 75057. Questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any other reason should be directed to Casey Morgan, Executive Director of Human Resources, at View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, or 1301 Waters Ridge Dr., Lewisville, TX 75057.