IT Project Manager (2791)
IT Project Manager (2791)
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$ 60000 - 127000
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The Natick Public Schools
IT Project Manager
Start date: 07/01/2025
We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.
The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5300 students from PreK through age 22. We are an innovative supportive and highperforming district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe trusting respectful environment where learning is exciting dynamic and engaging and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending postsecondary schools we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.
We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengthsbased approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff students and families and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.
Job Title
IT Project Manager
Location
Central Office
Reports To
Chief Technology Officer
Work days/FTE
12 Months/1.0 FTE
Salary/Benefits
per the non rep schedule $60000 $127000
Benefits Eligible
Yes
JOB GOAL: The IT Project Manager reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and leads technology initiatives across schools and local government departments. This role involves managing IT projects overseeing thirdparty vendors implementing new technologies and providing handson training for educators government staff and public service teams. The ideal candidate will ensure that technology solutions are efficiently deployed secure and effectively utilized across education and municipal environments.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology Education Public Administration or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience managing IT projects in education and/or municipal government settings.
- Strong knowledge of K12 EdTech tools (Google Workspace for Education Apple Chrome and Windows device management solutions interactive projection systems and sound systems etc.).
- Familiarity with municipal IT systems including ERP GIS public safety technology records management software and MS Office 365.
- Proven ability to train and support educators and government employees in technology use.
- Experience managing thirdparty IT vendors including contract negotiation and performance oversight.
- Excellent problemsolving communication and interpersonal skills.
- Handson experience with networking device management and IT troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements for schools and local governments.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Certifications in IT project management (PMP Agile ITIL) or educational technology.
- Familiarity with publicsector procurement processes and grantfunded IT initiatives.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced collaborative environment serving multiple stakeholders.
Skills:
- Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
- Bilingual skills especially in Spanish and Portuguese are highly desirable
- Candidates should have a passion for working with students families and colleagues
- Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
- Candidates must be able to multitask in a fastpaced supportive environment that nurtures student growth
- Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing timesensitive deadlines for work production
Alternative degrees/experience may be substituted for the above at the discretion of the Superintendent if such a substitution brings a strong candidate forward.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
- Phone intercom personal computer and software applications as outlined above scanner copy machine calculator camera printers and fax machine.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)
Project Management (K12 & Municipal IT):
- Plan execute and oversee IT projects for schools and municipal departments ensuring timely and efficient implementation.
- Work with school administrators educators government leaders and IT teams to align technology initiatives with educational and public service goals.
- Manage budgets timelines and resources for IT projects.
- Oversee the deployment of hardware software and networking solutions in schools and government offices.
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and data privacy regulations (FERPA COPPA HIPAA etc.).
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to project rollouts.
Vendor & Contract Management:
- Identify evaluate and manage thirdparty vendors providing IT services software and infrastructure.
- Negotiate contracts service level agreements (SLAs) and pricing with vendors to ensure costeffective and highquality solutions.
- Monitor vendor performance ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and service expectations.
- Act as the primary point of contact between the organization and vendors escalating issues as needed.
- Coordinate with vendors to schedule maintenance upgrades and support for IT systems.
- Ensure vendors meet security compliance and data protection standards.
Training & Support:
- Develop and deliver handson training for teachers municipal employees and public officials on IT systems and best practices.
- Provide ongoing technical support and coaching to improve digital literacy and system adoption.
- Create userfriendly training materials guides and documentation for both school and government users.
- Assist the schools and municipal departments with IT transitions including software upgrades and process automation.
Technology Integration & Innovation:
- Help educators integrate technology into the curriculum to enhance learning experiences.
- Support government departments in implementing digital solutions for public services.
- Research and recommend new EdTech and GovTech tools that improve efficiency and accessibility.
- Maintain and enhance IT infrastructure to support schools and municipal offices.
- Promote cybersecurity awareness and best practices among educators and municipal staff.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Any other relative duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:
- move about the classroom school school grounds office and/or offsite locations.
- On some occasions it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces;
- remain in a stationary position for periods of time;
- operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e. iPad copy machine computer printer assistive technology etc.);
- read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids;
- position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;
- communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
- communicate and collaborate effectively with students parents and other staff members in person via video conference on the telephone and/or in writing;
- observe details at close range
- in the school setting ensure the safety of students;
- multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;
- lifting up to and including 25 lbs
- the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
SELECTION GUIDELINES
- Formal application
- Rating of education and experience
- Oral interviews
- Reference check
- Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
- Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.) Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.) and fingerprints.
The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age race creed color religion nationality sex sexual orientation gender identity disability pregnancy and pregnancyrelated conditions physical and intellectual differences immigration status homeless status or any other class protected by law.
Date Updated: 4/11/25
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
