Harlem Children's Zone · 17 hours ago
IT Project Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$102K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expHarlem Children's Zone (HCZ) is a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York, seeking an enthusiastic IT Project Manager to join their Information Technology department. The IT Project Manager will oversee technology-related projects that support HCZ's mission, requiring a strategic thinker with strong project management skills and technical expertise.
Social Impact
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and manage IT-related projects across Harlem Children's Zone/Promise Academy, including IT infrastructure upgrades, classroom technology life-cycle management, cybersecurity projects, A/V projects, and other applicable educational technology and information technology-related implementations
Utilize industry-standard project management tools/platforms to manage project workflows, timelines, communication, and reporting
Partner with IT leadership, school leadership, faculty, and administration staff to identify technology needs and align project outcomes with organizational goals
Develop detailed project plans, including scope, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and resource allocation
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors, ensuring clear communication and accountability
Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership and key stakeholders
Ensure compliance with data privacy, security policies, and education technology standards as it relates to project management
Support IT department operations by helping prioritize requests, troubleshooting project assessment and scope, and ensuring efficient use of applicable resources
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 3 - 5 years of IT project Management experience, preferably in a non-profit environment
Proficiency in using project management and collaboration platforms
Strong understanding of IT systems, instructional technology platforms and ecosystems
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in mission-critical, fast-paced school/non-profit environments
Ability to build trust and manage cross-functional teams
Preferred
Solid understanding of managing network, systems, cloud, and cybersecurity-related projects
PMP, CAPM, or other relevant project management certification
Monday.com proficiency
Benefits
Highly competitive base salaries
Paid time off
Employee referral bonus
Career advancement
No-cost health insurance
Life Insurance
Short-and long-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
Wellness discounts
Commuter benefits
Financial wellness perks
Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)
Company
Harlem Children's Zone
HCZ is a non-profit organization that aims to end child poverty through innovative education programs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anne Williams-Isom
Chief Executive Officer
Kwame Owusu-Kesse
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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