Project Manager Job Listing at Charter Schools USA in Fort Lauderdale, FL (Job ID 37019)

Description

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest ­performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Project Manager, you will support the team by coordinating, internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless execution of projects or tasks. The Project Manager will ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget. The PM will measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and/or techniques.

How You Will Impact Education

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless execution of projects or tasks
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget
• Facilitate projects through regular reporting and follow-up of task status
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and/or techniques
• Ensure project goals are met, Address gaps with stakeholders for follow-up procedures
• Facilitate continuous improvement cycle by post-project review and incorporation of relevant feedback for future projects
• Oversee change and release management processes

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, able to handle multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously
• Ability to work with variety of internal and external stakeholders to accomplish goals
• Ability to work independently with general guidance on outcomes and objectives
• Ability to analyze project goals to manage conflicts in priority, stakeholder requirements, and resources needed
• Active and attentive listener
• Ability to communicate in a timely and professional manner
• Effective documentation and reporting skills
• Ability to develop and/or evaluate business cases for proposed projects
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
• Strong customer service orientation

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Project Management (PMP) certification preferred
• 3-4 years of experience in providing technology and systems support in a K12 environment
• Experience leading systems and technology deployments/upgrades projects
• May require travel both inside and outside of state
• May require occasional weekend or evening travel
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No physical exertion required.
• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.