IT Project Manager (25-26)

IDEA Public Schools; Weslaco (TX); Remote; USD 74,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools seeks an IT Project Manager to oversee national technology projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to guidelines. This full-time remote position requires strong project management skills and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Candidates in Texas are preferred, and a relocation stipend may be offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Disability and life insurance

Generous vacation time

403(b) plan

Relocation stipend available

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years of technical project management experience required.
• 4 years of supervisory or managing experience in a technical role.
• Minimum 3 years leading and growing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of IST Project Initiatives.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Manage internal and external (vendor) resources.

Skills

Project Management Practices

Organizational Change Management

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

IT Project Manager

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Role Mission : The IT Project Manager is to oversee the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of IST Project Initiatives. The IT Project Manager ensures all projects are delivered on time and on budget for the organization. This role also ensures all district funded projects adhere to guidelines and requirements.

This is a full-time national position that reports on all Information Systems Technology (IST) projects.

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Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lower-level IST staff.

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Location:

T his is a full-time remote position based in Texas with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.u00A0

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Travel Expectations:

• As needed

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What Youu2019ll Do u2013 Accountabilities

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Essential Duties:

Project Delivery: Ensure all technology projects are delivered within the defined constraints.
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• Manage the entire project lifecycle for technology projects at a national level including Campus/ HQ technology playbooks.
• Coordinating project team members and developing schedules and individual responsibilities.
• Leverage the project management platform to track, monitor and report project performance.
• Participate with the Director of PMO to plan and monitor projects in accordance with departmental standards and best practices.
• Develop and recommend technical solutions.
• Schedule Management & Coordination: Leverage the Project Management platform to schedule, monitor and coordinate project execution.
• Resource Management: Manage internal and external (vendor) resources
• Stakeholder Management: Conduct meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Vendor Management u2013 Conduct meetings with vendors
• Risk Management u2013 assess, monitor , and manage risks.
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Fiscal Stewardship:

• Manage the successful planning and execution of annual projects to reduce costs and maximize revenue.
• Ensure all warranty processes are streamlined and communicated effect to reduce costs.
• Create and develop training for all stakeholders that are impacted by the attrition.
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Beginning of Year ( BoY ) Deliverables: 100% Technology Operations BoY deliverables completed by one week before First Day of School

• 100% of staff have proper technology and account access by FDOS.
• 100% of projectors are ordered, installed, and ready for instruction by FDOS.
• 100% of schools have network and systems by FDOS.
• 100% of labs are set up by FDOS and ready for students.
• 100% of front office equipment is set up and ready to admit visitors
• 100% of student laptops/COWs are set up and ready for deployment.
• 100% of instructional systems are fully configured, ready and available by the first day of school.
• Work closely with Information Technology, the IDEA Construction department and construction Project Management to ensure all construction related IT project deliverables are completed on time and within scope and quality constraints.
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Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned

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What You Bring u2013 Competencies

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Knowledge and Skills

• Design training and coaching practices.
• Project Management Practices (PMBOK)
• Leading and developing specialized teams.
• Organizational Change Management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical and procurement documentation
• Ability to organize and balance multiple long-term projects while prioritizing daily tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Initiative to solve problems independently and seek help from colleagues, when appropriate
• St rong vendor and external resource management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

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Required e x perience :

• Education: bacheloru2019s degree in computer science, information systems, information management, or equivalen t
• Experience: 5 years of technical project management experience , 4 years of supervising or managing experience in a technical role
• Strong quantitative and technical skills
• Minimum 3 years leading and growing teams with a strong record of results.
• Licenses or Certifications: Project + , CAPM

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Preferred experience:

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• Experience: Operations experience in schools or districts preferred
• Licenses or Certifications: (PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner preferred)

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Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit long periods
• Ability to multi-task

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What We Offer:

Compensation & Benefits:

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $74,700 and $87,100 , commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment .

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Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans , disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan . You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/ .

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* IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

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Application process:

Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

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