Project Director

Write work experience

• Successfully managed 58+ program sites using the XYZ company observation system and resources mandated by the XYZ.

• Taught over 200 pluse teachers on the proper methods of using their mobile devices to observe students in MAC and Windows environments.

• Responsible for developing and implementing support XYZ company websites for both internal and external clients.

• Executed applied and supporting research for MIS within the department that received the highest recognition and award.

• Successfully managed 2500+ mobile devices using, Air Watch, TCP/IP for tracking, support, & monitoring.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Management & Culture Leadership 

· Proactively works to build a shared culture of equity, joy and and trust across all teams

· As the founding leader of the newly merged Education Technology team will set the culture, brand and outcomes for the new team

· Implements and progress monitors the 3-year strategy for Data Systems through management of the Data Architect, Manager of Data Systems and Coordinator of Data Systems

· Develops, implements and progress monitors a strategy for classroom facing technology (hardware and network) and manages tech team to realize the vision including Manager of Technology and Technology Associate

· Establishes proactive relationships with DPS service partners in data and technology

· Drives project management for continuous improvement of education technology functions in support of organizational vision

Systems Leadership

· Data Hub & Warehouse Strategy: Determines strategy for Data Hub and Data Warehouse and oversees execution by Data Architect

· Dashboard Development & Ad Hoc Reporting: Determines strategy for choosing between automatic and ad hoc processes and oversees implementation or resources for reporting

· Education Hardware: Oversee asset inventory, specifications, purchasing, maintenance and recycling of hardware

· Education Software: Oversee purchasing and rostering strategy of software including core data systems (Infinite Campus, Clever, Illuminate), edtech software, Gsuite and Microsoft Office products

· IT Support: Sets the strategy and key outcomes for tech support of students and staff 

· Documentation: Determines the strategy for clear documentation to support organizational edtech policies and procedures and holds team accountable to consistently updating documentation

· Vendor Liaison: Oversees vendor services, provides feedback to vendors and identifies opportunities to improve vendor contracts

· Network & Phones: Oversees maintenance of network and phone infrastructure and configuration

· Data Quality: Facilitates quarterly After Action Reviews with team focused on improving data quality in core systems (i.e., InfiniteCampus)

· Security: Determines strategy for network security system for all servers and hardware, web and mail systems and hardware and software.

· Compliance: Oversees compliance for technical requirements for all online assessment implementation and ensures compliance with all XYZ State technology policies and procedures and federal/state school technology regulations.

· Budget & Resource Allocation: Recommends allocation of resources (time and money) to achieve strategic data outcomes and coordinates progress monitoring of school budget spend by edtech team

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications 

· Bachelor's Degree required;

· 6+ years of relevant experience and 3+ years of experience managing a team

· Experience managing network systems and 1:1 student device programs

· Experience with agile development methodologies

· Familiarity with data warehousing and data reporting

· Experience with data and network security

· Experience in mapping short- and long-term operations strategy for schools or other nonprofit organizations

· Education Technology Specialist or Instructional Technology Specialist CDE endorsement preferred

· Experience coaching others to expand their capacity and meet organizational priorities

· Adept at thinking strategically, translating plans into action, and exhibiting excellent judgment

· Detail oriented with exceptionally strong follow-up and follow-through skills

· Unquestioned integrity and commitment to XYZ State’s mission and values, including a strong commitment to the belief that all children can learn and deserve access to an excellent public education

· Naturally and readily assumes responsibility to fix problems and create improvements

· Ability to quickly and effectively build relationships with, motivate, and engage a diverse group of stakeholders

· Ability to self‐direct and prioritize among competing goals and exhibit flexibility in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment

· Skilled at analyzing, interpreting, and using data to collaborate, identify best practices and areas for improvement, and drive results

· Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational equity