Enterprise IT Project Manager — K-12 EdTech Leader

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Department of Education is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide technology initiatives supporting K-12 education systems. The role oversees the full project lifecycle, ensures adherence to PMI standards, and collaborates with business and technical stakeholders to deliver compliant IT solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of IT project management experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Azure DevOps and Git.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT project management experience.
• PMI standards, processes, and methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication with business and technical stakeholders.
• Experience using Azure DevOps and Git.
• Knowledge of SDLC and software development concepts.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Establish and maintain Project Management standards and best practices.
• Build and manage an Enterprise Project Portfolio and project repository.
• Gather, analyze, document, and manage business and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrices and test documentation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Business, QA, Architects, Developers).
• Provide project status reporting to senior leadership.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and perform benefit analysis.
• Support documentation for new systems (User Guides, System Guides).

Skills

Communication

SDLC experience

PMI standards

Documentation

Requirements gathering

Team coordination

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk management

Enterprise PM

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

Mississippi Department of Education is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide technology initiatives supporting K-12 education systems. The role oversees the full project lifecycle, ensures adherence to PMI standards, and collaborates with business and technical stakeholders to deliver compliant IT solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of IT project management experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Azure DevOps and Git.