Project Manager III (226 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Project Manager III to oversee Career Readiness, CTE, and Career Institute initiatives. This role will develop project plans, monitor progress, manage budgets, and engage with district stakeholders to advance student career opportunities.

The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and experience coordinating district-wide programs within a multi-department environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Five years of experience in a directly related field
• PMP Certification preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, external, and internal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking
• Proficient in Google Apps, MS Office, Adobe Suite, and LMS
• Ability to work with all levels of management and craft precise written communications

Responsibilities

• Create project management plans and ensure fidelity of projects and tasks toward CTE and Career Readiness goals
• Present progress reports, spreadsheets, presentations, data, board documents, and executive summaries to leadership
• Lead, evaluate, and attend Career Readiness-related programs, clubs, activities, and district events
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget with risk management
• Define scope and objectives with stakeholders and ensure resource availability

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Google Apps proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Docs

MS Office

Adobe Suite

Learning Management Systems

Social media platforms

Job description

Job Description - Project Manager III (226 Days) (RTP20260910-019)

Job Description

Description

Create project management plans and ensure fidelity of projects and tasks to ensure the Career Readiness, CTE, and Career Institute Departments are focused on the CTE and Career Readiness vision and that goals are met

Present progress reports, spreadsheets, presentations, data, board documents, executive summaries, and other documents requested by the Deputy Chief of Career Readiness, focused on Career Institutes, CTE, and Career Readiness

Lead, evaluate, and attend Career Readiness-related programs, clubs, activities, and/or district-wide events

Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, and perform risk management to minimize project risks

Define the project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility while ensuring resource availability and allocation

Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals

Serve as the strategic liaison across the Career Readiness, CTE, and Career Institutes departments by driving interdepartmental alignment, cultivating robust industry partnerships, and building active community engagement to expand student career opportunities

Design, create, and present engaging social media content—serving as a professional, on-camera presence for reels, video highlights, and student spotlights across official channels to boost department visibility and event attendance

Maintain a consistent brand voice across all digital platforms, using analytics to measure reach, track engagement trends, and optimize communication strategies

Perform all other tasks and duties assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teacher certification preferred; valid principal certification preferred; Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred
• Five years of experience in a directly related field
• Excellent written, verbal, external, and internal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Demonstrated proficient ability to use Google Apps such as Google Sheets and Google Documents, MS Office, Adobe Suite, and Learning Management Systems as well as social media and community platforms
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively with all levels of management throughout the district
• Demonstrated ability to create and edit written communication in all forms, resulting in products that are technically precise, accurate, and readable