Senior Director, Project Management and Strategy Operations

Position Overview

KIPP NYC has a bold organizational vision that requires disciplined project management strong operational leadership and the ability to create clarity alignment and momentum across competing priorities. Reporting to the Chief of Staff the Senior Director Project Management and Strategy Operations (PMSO) plays a dual role in support of these objectives: leading a critical body of evergreen work (60%) and operating within an organization-wide project management office function (40%)

Evergreen work: The PMSO is responsible for designing and stewarding the execution practices that connect KIPP NYCs Strategic Priorities to the organizations day-to-day work. This leader helps translate organization-wide priorities and initiatives into coordinated workstreams; strengthen cross-functional planning and accountability; and build the operational infrastructure that allows executive leaders to make informed decisions in real time. 

The PMSO manages one direct report the Director of Special Projects & Internal Communications. This is a full-time position with a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of three in-person days per week. Based on project deadlines the PMSO may be required to work in-person on additional days. The role may also include travel to KIPP NYC campuses across the Bronx Brooklyn and Manhattan. The cadence and frequency of school visits will be determined by your leadership team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Execution

The PMSO is responsible for strengthening the structures planning rhythms and execution practices that keep long-term organizational initiatives connected to the arc of the year. Specifically 

• Steward the organizations strategic execution rhythms supporting senior leaders in translating organizational priorities into coordinated actionable work.
• Steward the planning frameworks project management practices and accountability structures that allow large-scale initiatives to move forward with clarity coordination and transparency. 

Strategic Insights

The PMSO is responsible for ensuring the organization has a clear and actionable view of progress against its highest strategic priorities. Specifically 

• Build and steward the organizations strategic progress monitoring infrastructure in partnership with the Data Team and senior leaders.
• Shape and steward dynamic reporting tools and dashboards that provide strategic insights to executive leadership. 
• Bring a sophisticated lens to the interpretation of cross-functional metrics and indicators thereby strengthening organizational coherence around shared goals and outcomes.

Leadership & Team Effectiveness

As a founding member of the EO the PMSO will play a significant role in shaping how the team operates collaborates and supports the organization. Specifically

• Create the structures and workflows that enable the DSPIC to operate with clarity ownership and increasing autonomy.
• Coach and develop the DSPIC providing clear direction consistent feedback and the support they need to perform at a high level and grow and advance. 
• Guide and oversee internal communication efforts in partnership with the DSPIC and a team of 25 departmental and school communication leads.

Qualifications :

REQUISITE EXPERIENCE SKILLS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

The Sr. Director Project Management and Strategy Operations (PMSO) must share KIPP NYCs commitment to working in partnership with communities and families to build joyful and equitable opportunities for kids across New York City. We seek a leader who listens deeply asks discerning questions and understands that every challenge and opportunity has a human dimension. Above all they bring the steadiness and judgment required to lead through complexity partner closely with executive leadership and cultivate a high-performance values-driven culture.

Additionally candidates for the position must have the following professional experience:

• 10 years of progressively complex project management and organizational execution experience leading large-scale initiatives within dynamic environments. 
• Formal project management training or certifications such as PMP Agile Lean Six Sigma are strongly preferred.
• A track record of leading multiple complex concurrent workstreams from concept through completion with strong systems for prioritization sequencing and follow-through.
• Strong people management and coaching skills with the ability to develop team members while maintaining high standards for execution and accountability.

Candidates must also have the following skills and leadership capabilities:

• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to earn trust and influence across levels and departments without positional authority.
• Exceptional written presentation and interpersonal communication skills; able to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and systems thinking; demonstrated strength connecting information across functions and translating complex organizational data into clear insights.
• Adept at leveraging workflow and presentation tools like Asana PowerPoint and Canva.

Finally candidates should demonstrate the following personal characteristics:

• Naturally builds strong collaborative relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• A healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest grit hope love social intelligence gratitude and a sense of humor.

A Bachelors degree is required.

Additional Information :

Compensation and Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a salary ranging from $132870 - $165830. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including but not limited to the following:

• Robust benefits that include medical dental and vision.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 50% match after 6 months.
• Generous Time-Off aligned with the school calendar
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-term / Long-term disability.
• Employee incentives include an 8-week paid Sabbatical after 10 years annual professional development funds and tuition reimbursement.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

This is a full-time in-person role based in New York City and will require travel to our schools. If you are not in a school-based position the cadence and frequency of travel to schools is determined by your leadership team. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY your employment will be subject to review which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization. 

KIPP NYC LLC is committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. 

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time