Project Manager

Minimum Requirements 

∙ Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. 

∙ Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience in project management, consulting, policy,  operations, or research, 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.

Student Support Services and Student Enrollment Specialty 

∙ Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. 

∙ Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience in project management, consulting, policy,  operations or research 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: 

o process improvement and the methods utilized to implement systemic change. o principles, practices, and procedures underlying strategic planning. 

o principles, practices, and procedures underlying coordination of large-scale projects and  initiatives. 

∙ Demonstrated ability to: 

o lead and implement strategic initiatives under aggressive deadlines. 

o function as an entrepreneurial self-starter, a team leader, a facilitator, and as a member  of a team. 

o work on multiple projects simultaneously, as evidenced by an ability to balance and  prioritize multiple competing priorities. 

o identify and break down complex problems and develop strategies to address the  identified issues based on quantitative and/or qualitative evidence. 

o build and maintain strong, effective working relationships across all levels of an  organization. 

o coordinate cross-functional teams. 

o understand, interpret, and analyze a variety of data sources. 

o design and develop systems, tools, and schedules for collecting, maintaining, and  reporting on performance data. 

o adapt to different situations, particularly when new information is provided. o communicate in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing. 

o use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Student Enrollment Specialty 

∙ Demonstrated knowledge of: 

o the principles, practices and procedures pertaining to public school enrollment. o principles, practices, and procedures underlying coordination of large-scale projects and  initiatives.  

o Microsoft Office products, especially, Excel, Word and Access. 

o Esri ArcGIS. 

o supervisory methods and techniques. 

∙ Demonstrated ability to: 

o build and maintain strong, effective working relationships across all levels of an  organization. 

o analyze data and provide alternative solutions to problems.  

o lead others and build consensus for viable solutions. 

o use computer applications such as Esri ArcGIS and Microsoft Office. 

o communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 

o establish and maintain effective working relationships. 

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being  performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive  list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  

Nondiscrimination 

The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of  employment in this district, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation,  ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer  to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination  in Employment Practices.