Senior Project Manager, IT

California School Boards Association - West Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - West Sacramento, CA

About the position

The Senior Project Manager will lead significant software technology development programs for CSBA and its members, coordinating internal and external resources to deliver technical solutions that meet business needs. This role involves managing all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle from identification through closure and transitioning to sustaining operations.
• Lead the project planning phase, defining scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements to create comprehensive project plans and schedules.
• Maintain alignment of program and project outcomes with CSBA strategic objectives.
• Establish and manage committed project scope, deliverables, and requirements.
• Conduct change management to anticipate and address changes to scope, objectives, and requirements.
• Assess impact of scope changes on project deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Ensure adherence to committed schedules and identify potential delays.
• Allocate and manage all resources effectively to optimize project performance.
• Develop and manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to understand requirements, expectations, and concerns.
• Maintain clear communication channels and manage stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities.
• Identify and mitigate risks to the project, continuously monitoring and managing risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement quality assurance processes to ensure project deliverables meet required standards and specifications.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including minutes, action items, decisions, project status, and technical documentation.
• Facilitate lessons learned sessions to capture insights and best practices from each project phase.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information technology, business administration, or related field.
• 4 to 7 years of experience in project and program management of software development products.
• Project Management and Software Lifecycle certifications (PMP, Agile Scrum Master) are desired.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with data analysis and strategic planning.
• Familiarity with education industry regulations and trends.

Benefits

• Full benefits package offered for the duration of the position.