IT Project Manager – Education Systems

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including timelines, milestones, and budgets.
• Forecast and manage resources efficiently to meet project requirements.
• Monitor and control project costs, schedules, and risks to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide ongoing updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Coordinate vendor activities, manage contracts, and oversee deliverables.
• Apply industry-standard project management methodologies and tools.
• Ensure quality control, documentation, and compliance with defined standards.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to strategic planning.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of IT and business/industry experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing mid-to-large teams and senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record managing large-scale software system implementations.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise platforms such as Oracle PeopleSoft or SAP.
• Proficiency with project management tools and collaboration platforms.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, business application lifecycle, and change management practices.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.

• PMP Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Experience working within public K-12 school systems, higher education, or educational agencies.
• Familiarity with educational data systems and large-scale implementation in a public school environment.

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