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There is an immediate opening in the Information Technology Department for an IT Project Manager. This position is 12-months, working Monday through Friday and r esponsible for ensuring the availability and reliability of devices, systems, and networks. Some technical work based on skill set. Report to and work under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Technology.

Duties are but not limited to the following:

+ Coordinate and manage the Information Technology department’s daily IT operations.

+ Oversee Helpdesk and ticketing assignments.

+ Prioritize and monitor IT department projects, workloads, and deadlines.

+ Facilitate cross-training between IT technicians.

+ Escalate critical technology issues and work collaboratively on resolutions.

+ Assist in evaluating department staff and identifying areas for growth.

+ Assist in coordinating and scheduling work with outside IT vendors and BOCES including, but not limited to, network cabling, audiovisual systems, overhead paging/lockdown systems.

+ Ensure users' technology needs are met.

+ Manage and oversee IT hardware inventory including deliveries, storage, and surplus.

+ Manage and assign work as needed to IT interns and ensure they are fully supported and working productively on tasks assigned.

+ Oversee daily operations and support of student helpdesk at secondary schools to ensure continuity of the program in support of district goals.

+ Work on data security projects in conjunction with members of the IT Team and Executive Director of Technology as needed.

+ Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus EITHER: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in an information technology or computer science field plus three (3) years paid full-time, or part-time equivalent experience in computer programming, computer design, systems development or administration, or network administration, one (1) year of which must have been in information technology project management; OR, (B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree in an information technology or computer science field plus five (5) years paid full-time, or it's part-time equivalent experience as defined in (A) above one (1) year of which must have been in information technology project management; OR, (C) Seven (7) years of paid full-time or part-time equivalent professional* experience as defined in (A) above, of which one (1) year of which must have been in information technology project management; OR, (D) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C).

Additional Skills Preferred:

+ Strong technical experience and background in:

+ Networking & infrastructure

+ Desktop and mobile device support

+ VM Ware and Backup solutions

+ Azure and O365 environments

+ iOS & Windows

+ Systems Integration methods

+ Hardware and Software Systems

+ Ability to learn new technologies, understand the bigger picture, and make operational decisions.

+ Ability to foster positive working relationships with others, including in a supervisory role.

+ Strong skills in communication, management, problem-solving, decision-making and project management.

+ Strategic insight and aptitude.

+ Inherent problem-solving ability, and the capacity to adapt to ever-changing technology.

+ Knowledge of technology and operations in a K-12 environment a plus.

+ Management experience preferred.

Civil Service Title: Information Technology Project Manager

Job Number: Information Technology Project Manager 2025/26