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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• process improvement and the methods utilized to implement systemic change.
• principles, practices, and procedures underlying strategic planning.
• principles, practices, and procedures underlying coordination of large-scale projects and initiatives.

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 performance data.
• adapt to different situations, particularly when new information is provided.
• communicate in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
• use Google Workspace suite or Microsoft Office.

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.