Houston Independent School District Education/EdTech

Project/Program Manager 1

Houston, TX In person Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement project/program plans, including defining goals, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, collaboration, and alignment throughout the project/program lifecycle.
  • Monitor and track project/program progress, identifying potential risks, issues, and deviations from plans, and proactively implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Manage project/program budgets, including tracking expenses, controlling costs, and ensuring efficient resource allocation.
  • Establish and maintain project/program documentation, including project charters, work breakdown structures, project/program schedules, and status reports.
  • Facilitate regular project/program meetings, providing updates, resolving issues, and fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
  • Ensure adherence to project/program management methodologies, standards, and best practices, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.
  • Conduct regular project/program evaluations and post-implementation reviews, capturing lessons learned and applying them to future projects/programs.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize project/program requirements, scope, and success criteria.
  • Coordinate with internal and external partners/vendors to secure necessary resources, materials, and services to support project/program execution.
  • Foster effective communication and stakeholder engagement, providing timely and accurate project/program updates and status reports.
  • Implement and maintain project/program management tools and systems, ensuring efficient documentation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
  • Support the development and implementation of project/program-related policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
  • Mentor and guide junior project/program team members, providing guidance, coaching, and support as needed.
  • Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and project/program management best practices, and apply them to enhance project/program outcomes.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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