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Project Manager

CAI

Project Manager

Req number:

R8067

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

Remote

Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right-whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Project Manager ready to take us to the next level! If you have experience working as a technical Project Manager and expertise in Student Information System implementations and data integration tools, and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for a Project Manager to serve as the coordinator and director for large-scale, agency-wide initiatives, with a specific focus on the transition to a new Special Education Student Information System. This position will be Full-Time and Remote .

Only work authorizations that will not require sponsorship now or in the future will be considered.

What You'll Do

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for project direction, issue resolution, and coordination among internal teams, external vendors, and the Bureau of Special Education within the state education agency

  • Ensure all project activities, system features, and implementation decisions align with federal and state special education requirements, including compliance with IDEA and related state regulations

  • Collaborate with the selected vendor on system design, configuration, testing, and implementation to meet operational, reporting, and compliance needs

  • Work closely with subject matter experts, technical specialists, and agency leadership while managing or supporting team members assigned to project tasks

  • Lead planning and execution for statewide rollout across school districts, including coordinating training, supporting user adoption, and ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems

What You'll Need

Required:

  • 5 years of experience working as a technical Project Manager

  • 3 years of PM experience supporting Student Information System implementations and data integration tools (ETL platforms, APIs)

  • 5 years of experience with project management and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, MS Project)

  • 3 years of experience developing data validation and reporting tools for compliance reporting

  • 5 years of experience with database technologies (SQL Server, Oracle, or Postgres)

  • 3 years of experience with identity and access management technologies (SSO, SAML, AzureAD)

  • 5 years of experience with testing tools (automated or manual test case management platforms)

  • 5 years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

  • 5 years of experience integrating risk management and quality assurance methodologies in projects

Preferred:

  • 3 years of experience with Special Education Student Information Systems in large school districts or at the state level

  • 3 years of experience developing, coordinating, and leading large-scale trainings

  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, for significant interaction with team members

Physical Demands

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

  • Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

  • Must be able to communicate with customers/team members over the phone and in person

  • Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

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Reasonable accommodation statement

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EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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