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The School District of Philadelphia · 13 hours ago

Project Manager, Engagement & Operations

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

The School District of Philadelphia is the cornerstone provider of public education in Philadelphia. The role of the Project Manager is to help implement the District’s overall strategic management goal: creating an aligned organization capable of supporting a high-performing system of schools. The Project Manager will drive performance management, facilitate project meetings, and support initiative managers in maintaining project momentum.

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Responsibilities

Drives incorporation of performance management approaches – and performance culture – in key interactions across the organization

Establishes routines and facilitates regular project meetings among various District staff involved in implementing and evaluating Action Plan initiatives or project components, or System of Great Schools process for purposes of progress monitoring, program review, and program improvement

Provides problem-solving support to initiative managers and helps ensure that input and feedback from colleagues across the organization is solicited and incorporated

Supports initiative managers to identify risks, strategize solutions, and develop plans to address identified issues in order to maintain initiative/project momentum

Evaluates adherence to specific terms and conditions outlined in charter agreements and laws and policies applicable to charter schools as part of annual evaluations, renewal reviews and ongoing monitoring

Develops project plans and timelines for renewal site visits, public reporting and ongoing monitoring projects. Coordinates external resource availability and scheduling for projects as needed

Organizes and conducts informal and formal school visits as part of comprehensive renewal evaluations and during the charter term as needed

Develops, monitors and assesses charter school progress in meeting renewal conditions and any required intervention conditions, engaging schools on outcomes as needed

Analyzes and reports on schools’ progress in meeting accountability standards

Develops recommendations on charter school outcomes and compliance

Supports production of Annual Charter Evaluations and Renewal Recommendation Reports

Supports implementation of an intervention system including notices of concern, probationary status, etc

Attends charter school Board meetings, convenings, and other events

Documents and monitors findings and follow-up from school visits and Board meetings

Engages charter schools regarding key findings from school visits and attendance at Board meetings

Provides recommendations on components of the Charter Performance Framework, which includes the academic and organizational standards used to evaluate charter schools

Helps develop and disseminate best practices to educate internal and external stakeholders

Participates in efforts to promote equity and transparency in charter school operations

Supports development of school profiles and other information sources to increase the public’s awareness and knowledge of charter school options

Supports authorizing functions, including annual monitoring, turnaround, renewal, and charter modification

Performs other responsibilities within charter monitoring and oversight as required

Qualification

Data AnalysisStrategic PlanningProject ManagementProcess ImprovementEducational ResearchCross-Functional CoordinationMicrosoft OfficeStatistical SoftwareCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem Solving

Required

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

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

Demonstrated knowledge of process improvement and the methods utilized to implement systemic change

Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures underlying strategic planning

Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures underlying coordination of large-scale projects and initiatives

Demonstrated ability to lead and implement strategic initiatives under aggressive deadlines

Demonstrated ability to function as an entrepreneurial self-starter, a team leader, a facilitator, and as a member of a team

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

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

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, effective working relationships across all levels of an organization

Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams

Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and analyze a variety of data sources

Demonstrated ability to design and develop systems, tools, and schedules for collecting, maintaining, and reporting on performance data

Demonstrated ability to adapt to different situations, particularly when new information is provided

Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing

Demonstrated ability to use MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of factors that contribute to successful schools and learning environments

Demonstrated knowledge of different instructional methodologies and factors that drive successful student outcomes

Demonstrated knowledge of recent empirical research in educational reform

Demonstrated knowledge of school procedures and operations

Demonstrated knowledge of challenges that arise in a large urban school district

Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including demonstrated prior professional use of Microsoft Excel

Demonstrated knowledge of statistical software packages (STATA, R, SPSS, and SAS)

Demonstrated ability to assess school quality and performance through various types of evaluations, including academic data, school and classroom observations, and document and policy review

Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedure

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and create viable solutions

Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data related to academic and organizational metrics

Demonstrated ability to make cogent decisions and recommendations

Demonstrated ability to prepare and present written and oral reports

Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities with concurrent timelines

Demonstrated ability to work with families, students, coworkers, school leaders and staff, and the public from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced and team-oriented environment

Demonstrated ability to communicate and display data sets through multiple avenues and formats