HR Project Manager: Data-Driven Change & Coordination

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 54,938 - 67,147; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools seeks a Project Manager - Human Resources to implement, manage, and coordinate district HR projects with cross‑functional teams. You will assess risk and ensure timely objectives, preparing agendas and reporting to district leadership.

Responsibilities include data analysis, aligning project priorities with strategic goals, resource planning, and maintaining schedules. Strong writing, communication, and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 60 college hours completed.
• 2 years experience in project management.
• 2 years handling highly confidential documents and records.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Exceptional writing and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time‑management and willingness to work non‑standard hours.
• Ability to work successfully alone or on a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management skills for the HR Department and any other projects across the district, including project planning, leading cross‑functional teams in implementation, etc.
• Create and distribute draft agendas, provide advance materials, and execute follow‑up for meetings and events. Document project‑related activities and findings, quantify results, and communicate project results and conclusions to stakeholders, collaborators, and district leaders.
• Conduct rigorous data analysis and external research to support leadership decision‑making regarding projects and priorities.
• Work with executive staff, cabinet members and others to ensure project priorities are in alignment with the district's core goals.
• Manage data collection and dissemination for special projects and make sure data is updated, timely, and relevant.
• Perform project management duties, including planning, prioritizing, and coordinating.
• Determine and deploy resources required to successfully complete projects on schedule and within budget.
• Maintain and provide regular comprehensive status reports and project schedules.
• Build relationships and liaise with various central office departments, school leaders, teachers, and community partners as appropriate.
• Lead and/or attend various meetings to communicate information, advise, recommend and make presentations created to present technical proposals/plans/documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Time management

Education

60 college hours

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

PMP Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kansas City Public Schools seeks a Project Manager - Human Resources to implement, manage, and coordinate district HR projects with cross‑functional teams. You will assess risk and ensure timely objectives, preparing agendas and reporting to district leadership.

Responsibilities include data analysis, aligning project priorities with strategic goals, resource planning, and maintaining schedules. Strong writing, communication, and MS Office skills are essential.