District Operations & Projects Leader

Sylvania; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

12 sick leave days

5 days bereavement leave per year

25 days vacation per year

Vacation cash-out up to 5 days

Health insurance through SEBB

Retirement through DRS

Other fringe benefits

Job summary

Shelton School District is seeking an Operations & Project Manager at the Central Office to lead cross-functional initiatives that support district operations, teaching and learning, and executive leadership. The role exercises substantial independent judgment and requires strong communication and data-driven decision-making.

The position features a 260-day schedule, 8-hour days, and exempt status, with a comprehensive benefits package including SEBB health coverage, vacation and holiday leave,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, education, organizational leadership, project management, or a related field.
• Ability to pass a Federal criminal background check.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in project management, organizational operations, process improvement, public administration, or a related field, preferred (not required).
• Experience independently managing complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Experience analyzing operational issues, using data to evaluate options, and making recommendations to leadership.
• Experience developing or improving organizational processes, procedures, or systems.
• Experience in handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, spreadsheets, project-tracking systems, and document-management tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex, districtwide operational initiatives supporting Finance, Human Resources, Teaching and Learning, and executive leadership from planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Works under the supervision of the Executive Director of Human Resources to support human resources leadership functions, including but not limited to support in personnel investigations, labor relations, and grievances.
• Analyzes workflows, systems, policies, and data to identify operational risks, inefficiencies, and service gaps; develops and recommends practical improvements based on district priorities and available resources.
• Independently manages multiple high-level projects and department work streams with competing priorities, interdependent deadlines, and districtwide impact.
• Supports department leaders in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual goals, work plans, timelines, performance measures, and outcomes aligned with district priorities.
• Oversees the district’s public records request process.
• Facilitates cross-departmental planning, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving; clarifies responsibilities and ensures accountability for project deliverables.
• Researches complex issues, assesses available information and resources, evaluates risks and alternatives, and provides data-informed recommendations to district leadership.
• Develops communications for a variety of stakeholders.
• Exercises independent judgment and delegated decision-making authority to resolve operational challenges, adapts project strategies, and takes calculated risks while appropriately escalating significant legal, financial, labor, or policy matters.
• Develops and implements procedures, internal controls, templates, dashboards, and other tools that improve consistency, accountability, compliance, and service delivery.
• Prepares and presents reports, decision briefs, project updates, process documentation, and recommendations for district leadership and other stakeholders
• Attends trainings and meetings as appropriate or directed.
• Performs related management-level duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Project management

Data analysis

Leadership

Problem-solving

Confidential information handling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Spreadsheets

Project-tracking systems

Document-management tools

Job description

Shelton School District is seeking an Operations & Project Manager at the Central Office to lead cross-functional initiatives that support district operations, teaching and learning, and executive leadership. The role exercises substantial independent judgment and requires strong communication and data-driven decision-making.

The position features a 260-day schedule, 8-hour days, and exempt status, with a comprehensive benefits package including SEBB health coverage, vacation and holiday leave,