Hybrid IT Project Manager

at Harlem Children's Zone

• Job title: IT Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $102,500 - $110,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud, Cyber Security, PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• IT Project Manager managing technology-related projects at Harlem Children’s Zone. Ensuring delivery on time, within scope, aligned with organizational priorities with a focus on mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT-related projects across Harlem Children’s Zone/Promise Academy, including IT infrastructure upgrades, classroom technology life-cycle management, cybersecurity projects, A/V projects, and other applicable educational technology and information technology-related implementations
• Utilize industry-standard project management tools/platforms to manage project workflows, timelines, communication, and reporting
• Partner with IT leadership, school leadership, faculty, and administration staff to identify technology needs and align project outcomes with organizational goals
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and resource allocation
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors, ensuring clear communication and accountability
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership and key stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security policies, and education technology standards as it relates to project management
• Support IT department operations by helping prioritize requests, troubleshooting project assessment and scope, and ensuring efficient use of applicable resources

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 3 – 5 years of IT project Management experience, preferably in a non-profit environment
• Proficiency in using project management and collaboration platforms
• Strong understanding of IT systems, instructional technology platforms and ecosystems
• Solid understanding of managing network, systems, cloud, and cybersecurity-related projects preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in mission-critical, fast-paced school/non-profit environments
• Ability to build trust and manage cross-functional teams
• PMP, CAPM, or other relevant project management certification is preferred
• Monday.com proficiency is preferred

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salaries
• Paid time off
• Employee referral bonus
• Career advancement
• No-cost health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)