Senior Project Manager, IT (Limited Term) (two (2) ...

DescriptionPosition Information We are seeking to fill two open Senior Project Manager positions on our Information Technology (IT) team. The positions will work on separate projects within the California School Boards Association (CSBA).Schedule This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three (3) days in-office based out of our West Sacramento office and two (2) days working remotely.This is a full-time limited-term position for approximately a two-year term offering full benefits. SummaryUnder the general direction of the Chief Technology Officer, the Senior Project Manager leads significant technology programs for the California School Boards Association (CSBA) and its members. This position coordinates and drives internal and external resources to deliver technology solutions to business needs while clearly communicating status and outcomes to leadership, vendors, and staff. This position researches and analyzes issues related to program subject matter with a complex understanding of data analysis, software development and lifecycles, program and project management, and strategic planning for the organization. The Senior Project Manager organizes, guides, and directs the activities of cross-functional project teams and prioritizes tasks to ensure delivery of high-quality, robust solutions on time and within scope. This position performs related work as required.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesProject & Program ManagementOwn all phases of the project lifecycle from identification through closure, as well as the transition to sustaining operations.Lead project planning efforts by defining scope, objectives, timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements.Maintain alignment of program and project outcomes with CSBA's strategic objectives.Establish and relentlessly manage committed project scope, requirements, and deliverables.Conduct proactive change management to anticipate and address changes to scope, timeline, budget, and risk.Ensure adherence to committed schedules, identify and address potential delays, and take proactive and corrective action to keep projects on track.Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including minutes, action items, decision, project status, and technical documentation.Resource & Budget ManagementAllocate and effectively manage human, financial, information, and physical resources to optimize project performance.Develop and manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle.Identify and address resource gaps in a timely manner.Stakeholder Engagement & CommunicationEngage internal and external stakeholders at various levels to understand requirements, expectations, and concerns.Maintain clear communication channels and manage stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.Provide robust, data-driven status reporting to all project stakeholders, highlighting key milestones, critical path, progress, risks, and challenges.Act as an advocate and role model for CSBA's interests and values when managing vendors, including contractual obligations and confidentiality.Team Leadership & CollaborationBuild and lead cross-functional project teams with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.Foster collaboration, motivate team members, resolve conflict, and maintain a positive team dynamic.Address conflicts and issues constructively and in a timely manner.Risk, Quality & Continuous ImprovementIdentify, monitor, and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle to minimize impact on project outcomes.Implement quality assurance processes and conduct regular quality assessments to ensure project deliverables meet required standards and specifications.Ensure technically robust solutions by leveraging team member expertise and best practices.Capture insights and best practices from each project phase and implement improvements for future projects.Strategic & Organizational SupportMaintain awareness of trends, innovations, regulations, legislative issues, and education policy impacting CSBA.Contribute to departmental and association strategic planning and objectives.Uphold and model CSBA's vision, mission, values, policies, and practices.QualificationsEducation & ExperienceAny combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree or higher with major coursework in computer science, information technology, business administration or related field or equivalent education and/or experience and four (4) to seven (7) years of experience in project and program management of technology implementations. Project Management and Software Lifecycle certifications are desired, (PMP, Agile Scrum Master).Knowledge ofPrinciples and best practices of large-scale technology-based program and project management.Software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.Software tools supporting large-scale software development, including project scheduling, project status, DevOps, and requirements management.Administrative principles and practices including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation.School Board, School District, and County Office of Education organization and operations.California's Education System and overall Education Policy.Federal, state, and local government organizations, research methods and techniques, including planning of studies and investigations, statistical procedures, general principles, concepts, and terminology used in research.Ability toLead projects from requirements definition through deployment, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk mitigation.Prioritize multiple projects and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment to achieve individual and team goals.Manage and evaluate project performance while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.Engage, evaluate, select, and manage third-party vendors and software development providers using data-driven criteria and transparent risk trade-offs.Assign and monitor resources to maximize project efficiency.Effectively capture and document functional and non-functional business requirements.Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes clearly to appropriate stakeholders.Plan, coordinate, and facilitate meetings in an effective manner.Research, analyze, and write clear, high-quality reports.Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, initiative, tact, respect, and integrity in all interactions.Foster a balanced relationship with internal stakeholders, demanding quality results, maintaining focused engagement, successfully addressing conflict, and ensuring mutual success.Develop and maintain a balanced relationship with third-party resources, including vendors and researchers, demanding quality results while protecting Association interests and ensuring mutual success.Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Competent in English grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, and style.Promote CSBA's values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, accountability, innovation, and respect.Environmental Elements & Physical DemandsOccasional work in the evenings and weekends may be required.Must be able to lift, carry and move materials up to 25 pounds.Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods and stay engaged in presentations.Employees are personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines, instructions and policies.Why Join CSBA?Play a key role in leading large-scale technology initiatives that support CSBA's mission and enhance services for California's TK-12 education system.Work in a collaborative and mission-driven environment dedicated to advancing public education.Receive a competitive salary and benefits package.If you are an experienced technology project management professional looking for an opportunity to lead meaningful, high-impact initiatives, we encourage you to apply!BenefitsAt CSBA, we proudly offer competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependent children, insurances and California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and more:Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans: Medical through Kaiser (Platinum HMO plan) and Blue Shield (Platinum HMO, Silver PPO, and HDHP with HSA). Dental - Delta DentalVision - VSPCSBA offers a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three (3) days in-office based out of our West Sacramento office and two (2) days working remotely.Paid Time Off: Vacation: Accrues 10 days annually for hourly employees and 15 days annually for salary employees. The rate at which you accrue will increase annually with years of service.Floating holidays: 32 hours annually accrue date of hire. Separate sick leave accrual: 8 hours accrued monthly. Holiday: 10 CSBA recognized holidays annuallyDecember Office Closure: During the latter part of December each year CSBA closes its office. During this time, employees are paid for 6 days in addition to the December 25 and January 1 holiday. Sabbatical Program: Employees with at least seven (7) years of continuous full-time employment in their current period of service are eligible for up to four (4) weeks of paid leave.Membership in the CalPERS retirement system: Classic membership tier (2% @ 55; 7% employee contribution and 11.54% employer contribution) PEPRA membership tier (2% @ 62; 8.25% employee contribution and 8.27% employer contribution) Employer-paid Life insurance 1.5 times the annual salaryEmployer-paid AD&D insuranceEmployer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability insuranceOptional supplemental 457 retirement savings available Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Medical and Dependent CareEmployee Assistance ProgramPerks at Work savings program Learning and DevelopmentSocial Events: All-Staff luncheon events, Coffee & LearnTravel ReimbursementCSBA's operation hours are 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. CSBA currently offers a hybrid work schedule for eligible positions. CSBA is headquartered in West Sacramento. About CSBAThe California School Boards Association is a nonprofit education association representing the governing boards who oversee public school districts and county offices of education. With a membership of nearly 1,000 educational agencies statewide, CSBA brings together school governing boards to advocate for effective policies that advance the education and well-being of the state's more than 6 million school-age children. CSBA provides policy resources and training to members and represents the statewide interests of public education through legal, political, legislative, community and media advocacy.CSBA employees are highly skilled, with a desire to excel and help strengthen school board governance and maximize student achievement. They are strategic in their trade, embrace challenges, and offer new and innovative ideas. CSBA creates a supportive, dynamic environment for its employees to grow and succeed. Our core values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, excellence, service and innovation guide the way to achieving the Association's goals.Apply Today If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to meaningful work, apply today! We are excited to hear how your expertise can further our mission and advance the education and well-being of the state's more than 6 million school-age children in public education in California.Equal Opportunity EmployerCSBA is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on any characteristic protected by state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship.CSBA prohibits any CSBA employee, consultant, and any CSBA agent, including unpaid interns and volunteers, Board members, independent contractors or any other agent from discriminating against any other employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.E-VerifyThis employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. 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Created: 2026-04-02