Operations & Project Manager

An opportunity to Inspire Challenge and Empower!

Posting Information: We are currently hiring for a Operations & Project Manager at the Central Office. Individual interested in growing their leadership and technical skills for career advancement in Human Resources are encouraged to apply.

Interview Process: If selected for an interview you will be invited to complete an Asynchronous Virtual Interview which should be completed within 48 hours of the invitation for best consideration. Candidates chosen for a second round interview will participate in an in-person interview at a date to be determined. For best consideration qualified candidates should apply no later than September 13 2026.

Schedule: 260 days per year (inclusive of holidays) 8 hours per day M-F

Location: Central Office

Salary: $120398 - $143027 annually depending on experience.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefits: 13 paid holidays; 12 sick leave days 5 days bereavement leave per occurrence; 25 days of vacation per year; ability to cash out up to 5 unused vacation days per year; health insurance benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) including medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance for employee and eligible dependents. Retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS); other fringe benefits as allowed under the School Board Policies and Procedures.

Job Summary: This position is responsible for independently leading complex cross-functional work that affects district operations and teaching and learning initiatives. The position is expected to exercise substantial independent judgment develop recommendations for executive consideration make decisions within delegated authority and assume ownership of projects and operational outcomes. Assignments are generally provided in terms of desired objectives rather than detailed methods or procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business administration public administration education organizational leadership project management or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to pass a Federal criminal background check.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in project management organizational operations process improvement public administration or a related field preferred (not required).
• Experience independently managing complex cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders deadlines and competing priorities.
• Experience analyzing operational issues using data to evaluate options and making recommendations to leadership.
• Experience developing or improving organizational processes procedures or systems.
• Experience in handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 spreadsheets project-tracking systems and document-management tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop and draft exceptional communications to a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently under broad direction and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities.
• Ability to analyze information assess risks make timely decisions and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to take calculated risks and accept accountability for decisions and results.
• Ability to lead cross-functional work and achieve results without relying on formal authority.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws regulations policies procedures and other complex information.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with employees administrators executive leaders and community members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Ability and willingness to maintain an upbeat positive and collaborative demeanor.
• Ability and willingness to incorporate lightheartedness and humor into the workplace.
• Ability and willingness to admit faults and learn from mistakes.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential Functions:

• Leads complex districtwide operational initiatives supporting Finance Human Resources Teaching and Learning and executive leadership from planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Works under the supervision of the Executive Director of Human Resources to support human resources leadership functions including but not limited to support in personnel investigations labor relations and grievances.
• Analyzes workflows systems policies and data to identify operational risks inefficiencies and service gaps; develops and recommends practical improvements based on district priorities and available resources.
• Independently manages multiple high-level projects and department work streams with competing priorities interdependent deadlines and districtwide impact.
• Supports department leaders in developing implementing and monitoring annual goals work plans timelines performance measures and outcomes aligned with district priorities.
• Oversees the districts public records request process.
• Facilitates cross-departmental planning communication decision-making and problem-solving; clarifies responsibilities and ensures accountability for project deliverables.
• Researches complex issues assesses available information and resources evaluates risks and alternatives and provides data-informed recommendations to district leadership.
• Develops communications for a variety of stakeholders.
• Exercises independent judgment and delegated decision-making authority to resolve operational challenges adapts project strategies and takes calculated risks while appropriately escalating significant legal financial labor or policy matters.
• Develops and implements procedures internal controls templates dashboards and other tools that improve consistency accountability compliance and service delivery.
• Prepares and presents reports decision briefs project updates process documentation and recommendations for district leadership and other stakeholders
• Attends trainings and meetings as appropriate or directed.
• Performs related management-level duties and special projects as assigned.

Nondiscrimination Notice: Shelton School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity color religion creed national origin sexual orientation gender identity gender expression homelessness immigration or citizenship status disability neurodivergence the use of a trained dog guide or service animal age or honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination may be directed to the Districts Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Section 504/ADA Coordinator or Title IX Coordinator at .