Technical Project Manager: Business & Data Systems (SY26-27)

Young World Physical Education; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Technical Project Manager for Business & Data Systems in Boston, Massachusetts. This role acts as a bridge between educational staff and technical teams, responsible for translating user needs into technical specifications and improving district-wide efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience in business or data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Education, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in business analysis, data analysis, or a similar systems-focused role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with end-users to understand operational challenges and data needs.
• Translate user requirements into detailed technical specifications.
• Query and analyze operational data to support decision-making.

Skills

Business analysis

Data analysis

Technical specifications

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Technical Project Manager: Business & Data Systems (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools Central Office – Data & Accountability – Boston, Massachusetts

Application Deadline: Sep 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time).

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC).

Starting Date: Immediately.

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Director of Implementation.

Position Overview

The Technical Project Manager resides in the Division of Data, Information and Systems Improvement of the Boston Public Schools, reporting to the Director of Implementation. The Technical Project Manager serves as the critical bridge between the district’s educational and administrative staff and the technical teams within the Technology and Data & Accountability departments. This role is responsible for understanding the unique needs of school and district users, advising on effective technology solutions, and translating those requirements into clear technical specifications. Additionally, the Technical Project Manager will leverage strong technical skills to streamline district workflows, automate processes, and conduct in-depth analysis of operational data to drive district-wide efficiency and student success.

Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement & Needs Assessment

• Collaborate with end-users (principals, educators, administrative staff, and district leadership) to deeply understand their operational challenges, data needs, and strategic goals.
• Advise stakeholders on potential technology solutions, system capabilities, and best practices within a K-12 environment.
• Lead requirements-gathering sessions, interviews, and workshops to clearly define and document business requirements.

Technical Liaison & Project Management

• Translate non-technical user requirements into detailed, actionable technical specifications, user stories, and process maps for the Technology and Data & Accountability teams.
• Act as the primary liaison during the development, testing, and implementation phases of new software, systems, or data dashboards to ensure the final product meets user expectations.
• Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) and the creation of training materials for new system rollouts.

Data Analysis & Operational Reporting

• Query, extract, and analyze operational data from various district systems (e.g., Student Information Systems, ERP, HR/Finance systems) to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Develop clear, accessible reports, dashboards and other data tools to highlight trends in operational efficiency, resource allocation, and user adoption.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with student privacy laws (FERPA, COPPA) across all proposed solutions and data extraction processes.

Workflow & Process Improvement

• Evaluate existing business and educational processes (e.g., student enrollment, staff onboarding, procurement, grading workflows) to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Design and implement process improvements using technical workflow automation tools, system integrations, or customized software configurations.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of district business processes, system architectures, and data flows.

Qualifications - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Education, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in business analysis, data analysis, or a similar systems-focused role.{