Project Manager

Minimum Requirements 

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience in project management, educational  research or evaluation, education, public policy, computer systems which has included working in  education or a related field.

OR

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Talent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of: 

• process improvement and the methods utilized to implement systemic change.
• principles, practices, and procedures underlying English Language Development  programs.
• principles, practices, and procedures underlying coordination of large-scale projects and  initiatives.
• statistical analysis and presentation of findings.
• survey design and interpretation.
• advanced data modeling techniques.

Demonstrated ability to: 

• lead and implement strategic initiatives under aggressive deadlines.
• function as an entrepreneurial self-starter, a team leader, a facilitator, and as a member  of a team.
• work on multiple projects simultaneously, as evidenced by an ability to balance and  prioritize multiple competing priorities.
• identify and break down complex problems and develop strategies to address the  identified issues based on quantitative and/or qualitative evidence. 
• build and maintain strong, effective working relationships across all levels of an  organization.
• coordinate cross-functional teams.
• understand, interpret, and analyze a variety of data sources.
• design and develop systems, tools, and schedules for collecting, maintaining, and  reporting on English Learners data.
• adapt to different situations, particularly when new information is provided.
• use Microsoft Office products, including demonstrated prior professional use of Microsoft  Excel.
• efficiently manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities with concurrent timelines.
• work with families, students, coworkers, school leaders and staff, and the public from  diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• manage projects and meet deadlines.