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Job ID: 5395418

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Chief Technology Officer

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Boston Public Schools’ Office of Instructional and Information Technology is seeking a certified and experienced Project Manager to establish and lead a portfolio of initiatives that modernize IT operations, strengthen enterprise solutions, and drive sustainable, future-ready practices. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer, this new role will not only manage multiple concurrent projects but also design and implement project management frameworks, tools, and dashboards that establish the foundation for portfolio, resource, and project delivery across the department.

The ideal candidate combines technical mastery with a people-first mindset—strategic yet adaptable, able to balance structure with flexibility in a complex, fast-moving environment. They build trust across diverse teams, turn ambiguity into clarity, and keep stakeholders engaged and informed. Most importantly, they bring a working knowledge of IT in K-12 education environments, are mission-driven and resilient, and are committed to using technology as a lever to support teaching, learning, and equity for all students.

This role offers a unique opportunity to stand up the project management function in BPS IT, gaining executive-level visibility and shaping how technology services are planned, delivered, and sustained across one of the nation’s largest urban school districts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project & Portfolio Leadership:

+ Launch and manage multiple IT transformation initiatives that modernize operations, strengthen enterprise solutions, and improve service delivery.

+ Establish a portfolio management practice to prioritize initiatives, balance resources, and monitor portfolio health.

+ Define project scope, deliverables, and success criteria to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

Frameworks, Tools & Reporting:

+ Design and implement project management governance frameworks, standards, and processes for consistent execution.

+ Build and maintain dashboards that provide visibility into timelines, dependencies, resource allocation, risks, and portfolio performance.

+ Develop and maintain project charters, schedules, and documentation for clarity, transparency, and accountability.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management:

+ Partner with all IT units within the department as well as schools and other central departments to align goals and deliverables.

+ Lead change management strategies to drive adoption of new systems, processes, and enterprise practices.

+ Deliver clear and timely communications tailored to stakeholders at all levels, including executive updates, project status reports, and portfolio briefings.

Risk & Performance Management:

+ Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies that could affect scope, schedule, cost, or quality.

+ Establish and track performance measures (KPIs, OKRs, SMART goals) to monitor project execution, portfolio performance, and organizational adoption.

+ Ensure accountability by maintaining transparent reporting and escalation processes.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement:

+ Coach and mentor team members to strengthen project management maturity across the department.

+ Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement in IT project delivery.

+ Capture and apply lessons learned, refining processes to increase efficiency, reduce risk, and improve future outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS-REQUIRED:

+ Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time professional experience in project management within information technology, preferably involving large-scale, multi-stakeholder initiatives or work in an educational setting. (B) At least one (1) year must have been in a supervisory, managerial, or lead project management capacity; or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below:

+ A current Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master) may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.

+ A Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a closely related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

+ Proven experience applying a full range of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Lean, Scrum, Kanban, Six Sigma).

+ Fluency with project management platforms and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Smartsheet, Asana) and ability to design dashboards for portfolio visibility.

+ Expertise in scope, schedule, risk, and performance management, with ability to define and track KPIs, OKRs, and SMART goals.

+ Exceptional written, verbal, and facilitation skills; able to translate technical issues into accessible information for diverse audiences.

+ Demonstrated leadership qualities: strategic thinker, adaptable problem-solver, collaborative team builder, and effective communicator.

QUALIFICATIONS-PREFERRED:

+ Direct experience in K-12 education technology or public sector IT.

+ Demonstrated success in establishing or maturing a new project management function or leading large-scale organizational change initiatives.

+ Proven ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including educators, administrators, and central office leaders.

+ Mission-driven, resilient, collaborative, and able to turn complexity into clear, actionable plans that advance teaching, learning, and equity.

Terms: Managerial, Tier C42

Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Position Type: Central Office

Salary: $101,838.00 1.0 FTE

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources

2300 Washington Street

Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119

Email: [email protected]