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Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · 2 months ago

Project Manager- Information Services & Applications

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is seeking a Project Manager for their Information Services & Applications department to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of district technology projects. The role requires collaboration across functions, resource management, and oversight of project documentation and budgets, particularly within the educational context.

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Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enforce PMO standards, templates, and processes for project intake, planning, tracking, execution, and closeout

Lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget by managing expenditure approval, tracking invoices and payments

Implement and monitor Kanban boards and other visual management tools to support workflow transparency and status communication

Direct the full project lifecycle: scope definition, charter creation, timeline development, task tracking, risk assessment, change control, and post-project evaluation

Collaborate with district leadership to prioritize and align technology projects with academic and operational strategic plans

Support portfolio planning by maintaining a districtwide view of current and upcoming initiatives

Conduct regular reviews to ensure project goals remain aligned with district priorities and instructional needs

Ensure all projects have accurate and up-to-date documentation including project charters, stakeholder communications, meeting notes, and risk logs

Generate status reports, dashboards, and analytics for executive and campus leadership

Maintain a centralized documentation repository for project artifacts and knowledge sharing

Coordinate with software developers, system administrators, curriculum staff, and campus representatives to meet project milestones

Serve as liaison between ISA and district stakeholders

Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings and project briefings

Partner with Procurement and Finance departments to manage vendor relationships, contract negotiation, and service-level agreements

Establish performance metrics for project execution, department efficiency, and resource utilization

Drive process improvement through retrospectives, stakeholder feedback, and lessons learned

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability in technology project delivery

Provides outstanding customer service

Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and local board policy

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

PMP CertificationProject Tracking ToolsStudent Information SystemsProject ManagementAgile MethodologiesKanban BoardsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsLeadership SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field

5+ years of project management experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or PMO role

Experience in the education industry with demonstrated success managing technology projects within instructional and operational environments

PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification

Proficiency in project tracking tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Trello, Asana, or MS Project

Strong understanding of project management frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, PMI, PRINCE2)

Thorough understanding of student information systems (SIS), learning management systems (LMS), and educational compliance standards (FERPA, COPPA, etc.)

Proven successful track record in implementing and maintaining Kanban boards and collaborative workflows

Possess a strong understanding of appropriate leading-edge technologies

Must be a critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills

Exceptional communication (both oral and written), facilitation, and documentation skills

Ability to implement policy, procedures, and interpret data

Preferred

Experience in the education industry preferred with demonstrated success managing technology projects within instructional and operational environments

PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification preferred