Hybrid Managing Director - Strategic Projects & Ops

rockymountainprep; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

5 Weeks of Paid Organizational Holiday

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Retirement Through PERA

Paid Leave of Absence Options

Mental Health & Wellness Support

Pre‑Tax Accounts

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Prep seeks a Managing Director of Strategic Projects & Operations to lead the Office of Strategy in Denver, CO. The role focuses on building a robust project management office, guiding high-stakes initiatives, and advising leaders across the network.

You will collaborate with school leaders, operations, and curriculum teams to turn complex goals into actionable plans with clear ownership and timelines.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience building organizational systems from scratch or significantly improving them.
• Translate ambiguous, complex challenges into clear, organized plans with owners, timelines and accountability.
• Strong cross-functional project management skills: planning, milestones, risk, dependencies, follow-through.
• Experience as a trusted advisor or internal consultant to leaders at multiple levels.
• Exceptional attention to detail while maintaining strategic oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication; clear project plans and updates.
• Familiarity with school environments; charter schools or education organizations preferred.
• Collaborative, low-ego working style with warmth and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and improve RMP’s project management infrastructure and tools.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with tight coordination and dependency management.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across the organization.
• Spend regular time on Rocky Mountain Prep campuses to stay connected with schools and staff.
• Directly manage the Manager of Events and NST Logistics; lead dotted-line project teams.

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP certification

Tools

Asana

Monday.com

Smartsheet

Job description

Rocky Mountain Prep seeks a Managing Director of Strategic Projects & Operations to lead the Office of Strategy in Denver, CO. The role focuses on building a robust project management office, guiding high-stakes initiatives, and advising leaders across the network.

You will collaborate with school leaders, operations, and curriculum teams to turn complex goals into actionable plans with clear ownership and timelines.