Under the direction of the Director of Strategic Initiatives, the Project Manager – Strategic Initiatives will assist with the coordination and implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future plan.  The incumbent of this position will provide all Blueprint and grant-related documents for approval and will oversee the financial administration of department and division funds applicable to the grants under the purview of the Strategic Initiatives Office, and collaborate with supervisors, directors, chiefs and other personnel to ensure the programs accomplish their approved program initiatives and meet compliance and reporting requirements.  The Project Manager will assume all responsibility for performing the technical work necessary to carry out the data acquisition and management tasks associated with the entering, updating and maintenance of Blueprint and grant reports as required.  The Project Manager will provide a wide range of strategic planning and analytical support based on data analysis and performance measurement activities across departments and divisions.

Assists the Director of Strategic Initiatives in the Blueprint and grants proposal development and submission process; drafts, prepares and organizes proposals, interim amendments, reserve grants and grant application narratives with the collaboration of program supervisors, directors, chiefs and other personnel for grants under the purview of the office;

Maintains Blueprint and grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurements, grant budgets and monitors grant status;

Defines, builds and manages data management systems for the Blueprint and grant funding; transforms analyses and calculations into finished products for internal and external users;

Compiles and prepares information for federal reports as requested by the Director of Strategic Initiatives, and prepares other reports required by the Maryland State Department of Education and/or the federal government;

Works collaboratively with various offices/departments including, Information Technology, Testing, Research and Evaluation and others to develop and refine data systems and reports as needed or required;

Works directly with the various offices/departments on the allocation of funding from the specific grant; ensures delivery of orders and works in collaboration with the supervisors and program coordinators of the various offices/departments to review and reconcile purchasing information;

Develops, maintains and updates inventory data records and inputs directly into a database to effect necessary changes; and

Performs others duties as assigned.

Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas in a simplified, easy-to-understand fashion to a variety of stakeholders;

Experience with and understanding of educational program implementation data;

Strong expertise with the Microsoft suite, including Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated mastery of advanced Excel functions including VLOOKUP and ability to generate and manipulate pivot tables;

Deep understanding of key concepts of data analysis, data collection and management, and continuous improvement processes;

Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and utilize new data reporting systems; ability to use Oracle for all fiscal functions and ordering;

Demonstrated leadership and administrative competency;

Effective planning and organization skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced rigorous environment;

Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency; self-starter and able to work well independently with little supervision; and

Ability to provide occasional weekend and evening support inherent in providing service to a large urban school system.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, business, accounting, finance or a closely related field required; Master’s degree preferred.  A minimum of (3) three years of progressively responsible work experience in program administration and project management in a public school system required. 

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Provides guidance and direction to project stakeholders.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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