Job Details

Project Manager

Location: Primarily Remote (Occasional on-site visits to Las Vegas, NV)

Contract Term: Initial 1-year contract with up to 3 one-year renewals

Work Hours: Monday Friday, 7:00 AM 4:00 PM PST

Schedule: 40 hours / week, 48 weeks / year

Mostly remote work, with occasional in-person presence required at CCSD sites in Las Vegas, NV. Must be available during Pacific Standard Time business hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and manage project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines.
• Develop detailed project plans and schedules with realistic milestones.
• Predict and manage project resources and budgets effectively.
• Track and report progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with departments, vendors, and agencies.
• Manage supplier contracts and deliverables.
• Ensure project documentation is complete and up to date.
• Design and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct project evaluations and lessons learned.
• Promote process improvements and standardization using industry best practices.
• Support enterprise projects including:
• Oracle PeopleSoft/SAP implementations
• Network infrastructure upgrades
• Cybersecurity and identity access management
• Digital 1:1 learning initiatives

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in project management roles.
• Direct experience managing large-scale enterprise software implementations (e.g., Oracle PeopleSoft, SAP).
• Proven expertise in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and working with executive stakeholders.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in project management tools and collaboration platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification (Project Management Professional)
• Experience with public K12, higher education, or educational entities
• Familiarity with educational data systems and project lifecycles in academic environments