Manager, School Innovations & Portfolio Strategy

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 94,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools seeks a Manager to lead critical projects expanding high-quality educational options. You will plan and implement major change initiatives, incubate new programs, and collaborate across district offices to develop and improve school portfolios and reforms.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, cross-functional leadership, and equitable distribution of programs and resources to benefit City Schools students and communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, public policy or related field; Master’s preferred.
• At least five years in academic/public policy administration; experience in education reform preferred.
• Knowledge of urban K-12 school reform.
• Experience in facilities planning, portfolio strategy, or school finance.
• Ability to develop, analyze, and present high-level quantitative information.
• Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strategic thinker able to manage a wide portfolio.
• Ability to build relationships with staff, partners, community agencies, and officials.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the Annual Review of Schools process with district leaders.
• Supervise assigned staff.
• Manage legal and community engagement processes for core bodies.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to equitably distribute programs and resources.
• Develop and implement transition plans for schools affected by Annual Review.
• Secure resources and coordinate with district offices to leverage resources.
• Support systemic planning and analysis of new reform initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of best practices in change management and school reform.
• Manage budget, procurement, and vendor partnerships.
• Apply equity frame to all work to address inequity.
• Analyze data and lead cross-functional incubation of systemic initiatives.
• Lead high-level meetings and facilitate decision-making in line with policies.
• Promote activities in compliance with nondiscrimination policies.

Skills

Public policy administration

Education reform knowledge

Strategic thinking

Portfolio management

Leadership

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Time management

Relationship building

Financial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Baltimore City Public Schools seeks a Manager to lead critical projects expanding high-quality educational options. You will plan and implement major change initiatives, incubate new programs, and collaborate across district offices to develop and improve school portfolios and reforms.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, cross-functional leadership, and equitable distribution of programs and resources to benefit City Schools students and communities.