Project Manager - Senior

Project Manager

Pay Range $40hr - $45hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• 1+ years of experience in project management, particularly in education technology or related fields.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Experience with Microsoft tools, including SharePoint Online and Teams.

Responsibilities:

• Assume full lifecycle project management responsibility for multiple concurrent enterprise technology projects and initiatives supporting the statewide education environment.
• Develop, execute, and manage comprehensive project plans including scope, schedules, budgets, resource allocation, communication strategies, and risk management approaches.
• Perform analysis of education technology needs, prioritizing project activities and aligning resources to maximize value and impact.
• Provide technical planning guidance for implementation of new and existing education technology services and IT-enabled education initiatives, with emphasis on enterprise infrastructure, identity and access management and network systems.
• Lead project scoping activities including requirements gathering, feasibility analysis, and definition of project objectives and success criteria.
• Manage project financials, including forecasting, cost control, and budget tracking across multiple initiatives.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent reporting of project status, deliverables, risks, and financial performance.
• Coordinate and manage multiple vendor partners and service providers, including contract oversight, performance management, and delivery alignment.
• Lead and direct matrixed teams of internal staff and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and accountability.
• Organize and facilitate project governance activities, including status meetings and stakeholder communications.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with leadership, customers, cross-functional teams, and partner organizations.
• Ensure compliance with project management framework standards and governance requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements aligned with the master plan and current education technology standards.
• Support identity and access management integration efforts and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture practices.
• Apply cybersecurity principles and best practices to ensure secure, compliant system implementations.
• Develop, maintain, and manage documentation repositories and process materials using SharePoint Online and Microsoft collaboration tools.
• Participate in cross-office collaboration, knowledge sharing, mentorship, and project community activities.
• Prepare proposals and recommendations for new enterprise technology solutions and optimization opportunities.
• Track and report project time and activities accurately and consistently.
• Provide periodic on-call support outside normal business hours as required to ensure continuity of projects, systems, and time-sensitive deliverables.