Program Project Manager - Regulatory Affairs (25-26)

IDEA Public Schools; Texas; Remote; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Join IDEA Public Schools as a Program Project Manager for Regulatory Affairs, a full-time remote role in Texas. Support the Vice President in compliance initiatives and project coordination. Ideal candidates will have relevant project management experience and a passion for contributing to educational governance.

Benefits

Health plans

Insurance

Parental benefits

Flexible spending

Vacation

Bonuses

Professional development

403(b) plan

Relocation stipends

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor certification preferred.
• Strong data management and reporting skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance-focused projects.
• Oversee systems and tools for compliance.
• Develop project management plans and manage daily activities.

Skills

Strategic decision-making

Effective work and team management

Self and team growth orientation

Building trust and relationships

Clear and professional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Wrike

Job description

Program Project Manager - Regulatory Affairs (25-26)

Join to apply for the Program Project Manager - Regulatory Affairs (25-26) role at IDEA Public Schools.

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

Job Description

The Program Project Manager of Regulatory Affairs supports the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs in implementing and coordinating critical projects, initiatives, planning, policy execution, and data analysis. They manage the Regulatory Affairs team’s core operations and support leadership with compliance across the district. They develop and lead priority projects, implement policies, monitor metrics, coordinate training, and track team progress. Ensuring compliance with state and national requirements, they aim to create long-lasting value for stakeholders, students, and families.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance-focused projects and partnerships.
• Oversee systems and tools used for compliance requirements (e.g., AskTed, Qualtrics).
• Collaborate on projects including reporting, monitoring, updates, and issue management.
• Develop project management plans and manage daily activities, including scheduling, implementation, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
• Communicate effectively and manage time efficiently.
• Work with educators, leadership, and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Wrike.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor certification.
• Strong data management and reporting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in educational or large organizational settings.
• Over 5 years of project management experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Strategic decision-making.
• Effective work and team management.
• Self and team growth orientation.
• Building trust and relationships.
• Clear and professional communication.

Additional Skills

• Operationalize compliance pathways within deadlines.
• Lead training on authorizer expectations.
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders.
• Track and support compliance tasks.

Benefits

Salary ranges from $63,400 to $73,300, with performance pay potential. Benefits include health plans, insurance, parental benefits, flexible spending, vacation, bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. Relocation stipends may be available.

Application Process

Apply online via Jobvite. Applications are reviewed continuously until filled. Early applications are encouraged.

Learn More

Visit https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/ for benefits details. Our culture promotes integrity, respect, and belonging, guided by our Core Values: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values