Regional Project Manager
Role Mission: The Regional Project Manager supports the Executive Director with implementation of logistical tasks and critical projects and initiatives. The Project Manager creates and maintains systems that enable senior leaders to work efficiently (setting meetings & operating mechanisms, prepping events & professional development sessions). He/she also tackles projects in coordination with senior leadership, including collaborating, analyzing, performing Outcomes-Causes-Solutions analyses, defining proposed solutions & presenting/teaching with organization leaders and staff.
The work of the Project Manager entails being assigned to organizational challenges, studying the challenge, and putting in motion action plans that produce a solution. S/he will provide support to other senior leaders (Vice Presidents of Schools, Regional Director of Operations & Chiefs), as deemed necessary by the ED
Location:
This is a full-time onsite position located in the Permian Basin. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region, or who are willing to relocate.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May manage regional office Receptionist, Training Coordinator, and Executive Assistant
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities:
Essential Duties:
80% of Regional Lead Team agree that IDEA is a Great Place to Work.
Work closely with ED on a weekly/daily basis to help prioritize time and support of managementGather & provide weekly data for ED & Vice Presidents for use in check-ins and tactical meetingsDevelop and implement operating mechanisms to increase effectiveness of daily morning huddles, weekly tactical meetings, and quarterly step back meetings
80% of regional staff have necessary tools & resources to complete their work efficiently and successfully.
Manage regional culture by operationalizing (and maintaining/ tweaking) agenda and execution of weekly regional meetings for over 50 regional staff membersCoach and manage the office receptionist, including onboarding, training, and other support Establish/ monitor implementation of communication protocol w/ parents & other stakeholders Coordinate and schedule PD, including managing requests for office space as neededMaintain regional office, including inventory & office supplies and allocation of office spacePlay a key role in the design of the new regional office spaceCollaborate with HR & ALT to ensure region has all essential materials to support daily work
100% of regional headquarters trainings and senior level events meet expectations.
Work closely and collaborate with organization-wide logistics coordinators (Executive Assistants, Project Managers, Training Coordinators) to ensure regional logistics meet expectationsWork with Human Assets, Operations, AST business partners to create, implement, and analyze surveys following events and trainings in order to continuously improve PD’sOnboard and orient new support team members to responsibilities and IDEA cultureCoach/ manage Events Coordinator in the implementation of regional PDSupport regional advisory board partnership by creating agenda, locking in op mechanisms for rehearsals, drafting presentation materials & selecting facilitators for quarterly board meetings
100% of Executive Director presentations, meetings, and speeches are prepared on time and meet expectations
Prepare and/or edit presentations and talking points for ED’s regional & external meetings (board meetings, step backs, progress towards goals, growth documents, etc.)Manage and expand on existing special projects or initiativesManaging ED’s Executive Assistant to plan annual strategic budgeting plan
Collaborate with Lead Team members (VPs, RDO, etc.)
Coordinate with and support RDO in visiting potential school sites, analyzing demographic need within the region, and establishing processes for regional growthPartner with HQ business partners on school strategy initiativesMeet weekly with VPs to review regional data, identify areas of concern, and propose solutionsLead regional budgeting approval process for new HQ roles in coordination with ED and ALT Assemble and coordinate project teams and manage project resource allocation as needed
Retention of office staff (Receptionist, Executive Assistant, Training Coordinator)
Manage staff development cycle for office staff, including goal setting, 2x2 feedback, and APR’sConduct and manage onboarding of new office staffLead and support training and/or professional development of office staff
What You Bring – Competencies:
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required/ 2+ years of experience preferredExceptional written and oral communication skillsExperience working in an education system preferredProven track record of personally achieving success and of leading others to ambitious outcomes • Teaching experience preferred
Knowledge and Skills:
Experience collaborating with school and office leadership to prioritize the highest-impact work and ensure goal attainmentExperience implementing critical projects & initiatives and PD based around individual and/or organizational goalsManagement of projects across multiple teams or stakeholdersStrong written and verbal communication skillsMicrosoft 360 proficiency
What We Offer:
Compensation & Benefits:
Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $72,700 and 84,400, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.
* IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
Application process:
Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Learn more about IDEA
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