TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER

Elizabeth School District; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth Public Schools seeks a Technology Project Manager for a 12-month assignment in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The role reports to the Director of Technology and Information Systems and involves overseeing technology installations, coordinating with architects and district personnel, and ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of MS Office, Excel, and MS Project, plus strong communication and writing skills, with an IT-related degree or

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project Manager.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• A+ computer certification and a valid driver's license.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology or a technology degree.
• An Associate degree in IT with two years' experience may be considered.
• Four years of work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates technology projects for new schools to ensure goals are met within time frames.
• Attend site construction meetings and meetings with architects and district personnel.
• Develops project plans with goals, staffing, scheduling, risks, contingency plans, and resource allocation.
• Establishes standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
• Prepares project status reports and informs management and clients of progress.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Communication skills

Writing skills

A+ Certification

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Technology degree

Associate degree in IT + 2 years experience

Tools

MS Project 2003

Job description

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TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER

Elizabeth Public Schools CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (TECHNOLOGY) - Elizabeth, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5894968
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elizabeth, New Jersey JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER

(12 month position)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft office and excel Knowledge of Microsoft project manager
• Good communication skills Good writing skills
• A+ computer certification Transportation & a valid Driver's license
• Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in any information
• , Technology degree.
• OR
• Possession of an Associates degree from an accredited college or university in any Information Technology degree plus two years of work experience.
• OR
• Four Years of work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree coupled with some schooling.

AUTHORITY AND RELATIONSIHP:

Reports to the Director of Technology and Information Systems

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of the new schools technology projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished within the prescribed time frame by performing the following duties personally.

GENERAL RFSPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in the installation of technology in all new school buildings. Oversee all technology installations and upgrade projects.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attends meetings with architects, state personnel, and district personnel concerning all new building projects.

Attend site construction meetings

Make site visits when buildings are under construction

Consults with management and reviews project proposals to determine goals, time frame, finding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of resources.

Develops project plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks,

contingency plans, and allocation of available resources. Formulates and defines technical scope and objectives of project.

Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.

Coordinates recruitment or use of project personnel (internal staff) including assignment

of duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.

Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule

. and within budget.

Establishes standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.

Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modified schedules and plans as required.

Prepares project status reports (using MS project 2003) and keeps management, clients, and others informed of project status and related issues.

Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems. Coordinates and responds to requests for changes from original specifications.

Develops business processes that ensure developed application meets all project requirements.

Develops and maintains technical and project documentation.

Develops quality assurance test plans and directs quality assurance testing.

Coordinates project activities with technology and information systems groups, and client/district staff to ensure goals and requirements are met.

Prepares and presents the project plans and proposals to Information Technology groups and district/clients.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $80,000 to $85,000 Not Applicable

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sharon Flowers , HR Confidential Secretary
• 500 N Broad St
• Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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