Organizational Overview:

By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC's 20 schools, 7,300 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.

Position Overview

The Information team is responsible for ensuring access to timely, stable and high-quality technology infrastructure and support services.

The Strategic Projects Manager - Technology will work closely with the KIPP DC Headquarters team and schools to develop strategies for improved delivery of technology and related services. Key projects will include managing the successful rollout of new software platforms, the consolidation of overlapping tools, and sunsetting of software that is no longer required. The project manager will coordinate communication, timelines, change management requirements, and key metrics for projects. Additionally, the Strategic Projects Manager - Technology will manage relationships with vendors.

The Strategic Projects Manager - Technology is an exempt position and will report to the Senior Director of DevOps.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management (50%)

• Utilizes strong analytical and innovative thinking to identify patterns and trends in issues across multiple projects and proactively develops long-term, systematic solutions to address them
• Develops and monitors work plans, maintains issue logs, develops and executes communication plans, and where needed, writes requirements, design, and/or training documents
• Works effectively with vendors during implementation and maintenance of technology solutions
• Collaborates with KIPP DC teams to support the effective rollout of new tools and technology
• Serves as a point of contact for financial agreements, and creates and maintains central file repository for all agreements during the fiscal year.

• Maintains quality documentation for IT projects and related responsibilities
• Coordinates with headquarters staff and schools to ensure technology needs are being met, and works with other departments to coordinate training sessions
• Ensures technology policies and procedures meet state and federal guidelines
• Works with other information team members to support day-to-day questions and concerns

• Coordinates development of long-term technology planning
• Develops annual technology budgets with school leaders and finance team
• Develops training materials in collaboration with other members of the information team
• Tracks technology best practices and innovative solutions from other organizations

• Bachelor's degree and four to six years of project management experience
• Successful experience sourcing and managing large projects with multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Excellent analytical skills, including generating and evaluating alternative solutions and making recommendations to decision makers
• Working knowledge of and exposure to Asana (or similar project management software) and Google Suite (Drive, Sheets) at an organizational level preferred

• The anticipated starting salary for this position is $78,777-$93,782. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.
• KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
• KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
• Currently, individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days, up to 10 paid sick days, and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.
• As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. This position will generally work independently and not regularly interface with students, families, or school teams. This position will primarily work from our headquarters office to maintain a connection to their colleagues and foster a sense of cross-functional collaboration. Because of the nature of this position's work, this will allow for hybrid work. This role will have approximately 50% flexibility to work remotely.