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

Requirements

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
Solid understanding of managing network, systems, cloud, and cybersecurity-related projects preferred
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
PMP, CAPM, or other relevant project management certification is preferred
Monday.com proficiency is preferred

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.)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

IT project managementcybersecuritynetwork managementsystems managementcloud managementproject planningrisk assessmentresource allocationdata privacy complianceeducational technology implementation

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillstrust buildingcross-functional team managementprioritizationaccountabilitystakeholder managementproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

PMPCAPM