Program Project Manager - Regulatory Affairs (25-26)

IDEA Public Schools; Fort Worth (TX); Remote; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools seeks a Program Project Manager for Regulatory Affairs to lead critical projects and ensure compliance within the state charter school requirements. This remote role in Texas requires strong project management skills, effective communication, and collaboration across teams, offering competitive pay and opportunities for performance bonuses.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending account options

Generous vacation time

Professional development opportunities

403(b) plan

Relocation stipend (if applicable)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience required.
• Mastery of Microsoft Suite, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Manages compliance-focused projects and partnerships.
• Develops project management plans, schedules, and deliverables.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Authorizer Compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Time Management

Technical Writing

Data Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Wrike

Job description

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Mission:

The Program Project Manager of Regulatory Affairs supports the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs with implementation and coordination of critical projects, initiatives, planning, policy execution, and data analysis. They manage the Regulatory Affairs teamu2019s core operating mechanisms, and support area and division leadership with compliance accountability across the district. They develop and lead priority projectsu2014 implement policy, monitor, and share metrics, coordinate training, and own the teamu2019s progress monitoring. The Program Project Manager of Regulatory Affairs ensures national, regional, and campus teams are prepared for charter authorization and that they follow through with state compliance in accordance with state charter school requirements. The PM manages projects that generate continuous improvement and meet IDEAu2019s organizational needs. Their work creates long-lasting value for internal and external stakeholders, as well as students and families. u00A0

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Supervisory Responsibilities:

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Location:

This 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.

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• Travel within the Region throughout the year as necessary (on average 10% of the time).
• Travel to IDEA training events or step- back may be required.
• When not traveling and visiting campuses, this role works remotely. u00A0

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What Youu2019ll Do u2013 Accountabilities

Essential Duties:

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• Manages compliance-focused projects and partnerships u00A0
• Manages the systems and tools that the organization uses to access state-wide/authorizer-specific requirements (e.g., AskTed , Qualtrics, etc.)
• Works collaboratively with Director of Authorizer Compliance on projects and activities including annual reporting, charter monitoring and updates, compliance calendar, and issue management u00A0
• Develops project management plans and the day-to-day management of project activities and deliverables, which includes but is not limited to scheduling, implementation, fieldwork, direct stakeholder engagement, and funder and regulatory reporting u00A0
• Requires excellent communication, time management, and technical writing skills u00A0
• Collaborates with educators, national leadership, and internal and external stakeholders u00A0

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Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research entity-specific compliance requirements with an array of partners
• Lead subject matter experts to create user-friendly and timely resources and action steps for priority projects
• Problem-solve gaps in alignment amongst stakeholders, including regional, campus, and national leaders, to produce clarity, efficiency, and needed action
• Provide tactical counsel to partners to ensure alignment and communication between project plans and training & accountability mechanisms
• Issue-spot for and surface discrepancies in a way that anticipates timelines and dependencies for successful implementation
• Coordinate the planning and execution of compliance tasks as they relate to state requirements amongst stakeholders
  
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Knowledge and Skills u2013 Competencies

• Make Strategic Decisions: This team member makes informed decisions by gathering reliable information, asking clarifying questions, and evaluating multiple options. They thoughtfully align their choices with team objectives, current responsibilities, and the broader mission of the organization.
• Manage Work and Teams: This team member sets clear, measurable goals and regularly reflects on progress, adjusting actions as needed. They prioritize work aligned with their goals using a task management system and consistently meet deadlines through effective time management. u00A0

• Grow Self and Others: This team member demonstrates self-awareness by actively seeking and thoughtfully responding to feedback with curiosity and a growth mindset. They identify development areas, implement feedback when appropriate, and pursue opportunities to build their knowledge and skills. u00A0
• Build a Culture of Trust : u00A0 This team member proactively builds strong personal and professional relationships with individual stakeholders and regularly seeks feedback to improve their work experience. They create a supportive environment where others feel safe to take risks and learn from mistakes without fear of retribution. u00A0

• Communicate Deliberately : This team member communicates clearly and professionally, delivering concise messages tailored to their audience. They actively listen, engage in dialogue by asking and clarifying questions, and follow up to ensure shared understanding in both individual and group settings. u00A0

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Additional Skills:

• Create pathways for compliance to be operationalized initially, within necessary deadlines, and maintained via systems that can be replicated annually
• Lead training for a variety of IDEA stakeholder groups on authorizer expectations, rationale, and the problem-solving needed for implementation
• Organize and lead reoccurring meetings with campus, regional and HQ leaders to ensure progress and alignment
• Prepare, disseminate, and track charter authorizer required tasks
• Support Regulatory Affairs team in meeting and documenting objectives and deliverables u00A0

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Required experience:

• Education: Bacheloru2019s degree or equivalent technical experience required.
• 2+ year of project management experience required
• Mastery of Microsoft Suite, PowerPoint, and Excel
• License or Certification: Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor certifications are required.
• Data management and reporting skills
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Preferred experience:

• Project management experience in a school or large organization
• 5+ years of project management experience u00A0

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Physical Requirements:

• This is a sedentary position
• The ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period
• The employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop , kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard u00A0

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What We Offer:

Compensation & Benefits :

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $63,400 and $73,300 , 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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