Project Manager - School District

Sabot Consulting; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Manager to lead the implementation of a digital student engagement system across school districts. This role involves managing project phases, ensuring adherence to budgets, and fostering effective change management practices. Ideal candidates have a strong project management background, expertise in educational systems, and excellent organizational skills, alongside a willingness to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in project management methodologies essential.
• PMP certification and Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project lifecycle phases from initiation to monitoring.
• Manage project scope and ensure objectives are met.
• Develop and execute comprehensive training programs.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Organizational abilities

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Change management

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

PMP certification from PMI

Tools

Jira

Job description

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Project Manager – School District

Salary:$90-$145k

Location:Remote

Sabot Consulting is seeking a Project Manager to manage the implementation of a new digital student engagement system. This system will streamline and optimize education operations across departments, enhancing operational efficiency, data visibility, and scalability to meet futureneeds. The consultant will oversee and manage all key phases of the project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, & monitoring. The Project Manager will ensure the project is delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, while adhering to best practices in change management and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the scope of the project to ensure objectives are met within the defined boundaries
• Manage interesting projects spanning from Enterprise system implementations, network infrastructure upgrades, IAM, & Cybersecurity upgrades, to other major technology related implementations
• Manage project scope, track tasks, and handle change orders to ensure objectives are met within defined boundaries
• Conduct an organizational readiness assessment to evaluate how prepared teams are for the changes associated with the ERP implementation
• Identify any gaps in readiness & develop strategies to address them
• Develop & execute a comprehensive training program for all end users & administrators
• Tailor training to different roles & responsibilities within the organization
• Implement and monitor quality assurance processes to ensure deliverables meet standards
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and update the risk log
• Administer requests for changes in project scope or budget through a formal Project Change Request process
• Ensure changes are documented, reviewed, and approved before implementation
• Identify stakeholders & ensure that they are engaged throughout the project life cycle
• Develop a communication plan that informs stakeholders of project goals, timelines, and potential impacts on their roles
• Conduct status calls, track and resolve issues, and provide regular status reports
• Prepare and deliver necessary project documentation, ensuring organization and submission to stakeholders
• Administer and document project scope or budget changes through a formal process
• Support executive steering committee, develop agendas, and maintain decision logs
• Engage stakeholders, conduct readiness assessments, develop training programs, and manage resistance
• Develop and maintain project budget, track expenditures, report variances, and ensure compliance with financial policies
  
  

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies
• PMP certification from PMI
• Proficiency in Jira and other standard PM tools
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills
• Knowledge of change management and risk mitigation best practices
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience with County level educational business structures and IT Teams
• Experience with school board/director level IT change management and system implementations
  
  

About Us: Sabot Consulting is a management consulting company focused on providing technical and management consulting to IT executives and managers in strategic, operational, and project-based practice areas. Our focus on providing expert staff that have the knowledge, experience, and professionalism to engage the client at all levels is the key to our success.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Internet Publishing

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