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Success Academy Charter Schools · 2 months ago

Project Manager, Education Institute Planning and Management

New York

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

Success Academy is the fastest-growing and highest-performing charter school network in New York State, committed to providing a rigorous education to all students. The Project Manager will oversee cross-functional initiatives that advance the Education Institute’s strategic goals, ensuring alignment and execution of high-impact projects across instructional designs.

Charter SchoolsEducationNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Drive strategic project execution: Project manage the design, planning, and implementation of critical Education Institute initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to institutional priorities

Support annual planning and workstream coordination: Partner with the Lead to develop and manage the Institute’s annual roadmap, ensuring effective coordination across all departmental workstreams

Support change initiatives: Support the structured design change processes for key academic initiatives—supporting adoption, training, communications, and stakeholder alignment

Integrate data-driven decision making: Develop project tracking systems and performance dashboards that leverage both quantitative and qualitative insights to evaluate outcomes and identify improvement opportunities

Collaborate cross-functionally: Facilitate alignment and collaboration between Education Institute teams, Network leadership, and schools—driving clarity, coordination, and execution across multi-team efforts

Continuously improve processes: Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, propose process redesigns, and test inventive, systems-level solutions that enhance service delivery and educational impact

Qualification

Strategic PlanningProject ManagementChange ManagementData AnalysisCross-functional CollaborationProcess ImprovementSystems ThinkingCommunication Skills

Required

Experience in project management, particularly in educational settings or similar environments

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to leverage data for decision-making

Experience in change management and supporting organizational initiatives

Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments

Strong problem-solving skills and a systems-thinking approach

Preferred

Experience in K-12 education or educational program development

Familiarity with instructional design principles

Experience with performance tracking systems and dashboards

Knowledge of best practices in project management methodologies

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Full benefits program

Opportunities for professional growth

Company

Success Academy Charter Schools

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Since 2006, Success Academy has tackled educational inequities head-on by providing exceptional public education for 22,000 K-12 students in New York City.

Founded in 2006