<p>The Natick Public Schools</p> <p>IT Project Manager</p> <p>Start date: 07/01/2025</p> <p>We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.</p> <p>The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.</p> <p>We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.</p> <p>Job Title</p> <p>IT Project Manager</p> <p>Location</p> <p>Central Office</p> <p>Reports To</p> <p>Chief Technology Officer</p> <p>Work days/FTE</p> <p>12 Months/1.0 FTE</p> <p>Salary/Benefits</p> <p>per the non rep schedule, $60,000 - $127,000</p> <p>Benefits Eligible?</p> <p>Yes</p> <p>Profile of a Natick Educator</p> <p>JOB GOAL: The IT Project Manager reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and leads technology initiatives across schools and local government departments. This role involves managing IT projects, overseeing third-party vendors, implementing new technologies, and providing hands-on training for educators, government staff, and public service teams. The ideal candidate will ensure that technology solutions are efficiently deployed, secure, and effectively utilized across education and municipal environments.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Education, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience). </li><li>Experience managing IT projects in education and/or municipal government settings. </li><li>Strong knowledge of K-12 EdTech tools (Google Workspace for Education, Apple, Chrome, and Windows device management solutions, interactive projection systems, and sound systems, etc.). </li><li>Familiarity with municipal IT systems, including ERP, GIS, public safety technology, records management software, and MS Office 365. </li><li>Proven ability to train and support educators and government employees in technology use. </li><li>Experience managing third-party IT vendors, including contract negotiation and performance oversight. </li><li>Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. </li><li>Hands-on experience with networking, device management, and IT troubleshooting. </li><li>Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements for schools and local governments. </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED SKILLS:</p> <ul> <li>Certifications in IT project management (PMP, Agile, ITIL) or educational technology. </li><li>Familiarity with public-sector procurement processes and grant-funded IT initiatives. </li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment serving multiple stakeholders. </li></ul> <p>Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed </li><li>Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable </li><li>Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues </li><li>Candidates must be flexible and collaborative </li><li>Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth </li><li>Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production </li></ul> <p>Alternative degrees/experience may be substituted for the above at the discretion of the Superintendent if such a substitution brings a strong candidate forward.</p> <p>TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED</p> <ul> <li>Phone, intercom, personal computer and software applications as outlined above, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers and fax machine. </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)</p> <p>Project Management (K-12 & Municipal IT):</p> <ul> <li>Plan, execute, and oversee IT projects for schools and municipal departments, ensuring timely and efficient implementation. </li><li>Work with school administrators, educators, government leaders, and IT teams to align technology initiatives with educational and public service goals. </li><li>Manage budgets, timelines, and resources for IT projects. </li><li>Oversee the deployment of hardware, software, and networking solutions in schools and government offices. </li><li>Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and data privacy regulations (FERPA, COPPA, HIPAA, etc.). </li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to project rollouts. </li></ul> <p>Vendor & Contract Management:</p> <ul> <li>Identify, evaluate, and manage third-party vendors providing IT services, software, and infrastructure. </li><li>Negotiate contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and pricing with vendors to ensure cost-effective and high-quality solutions. </li><li>Monitor vendor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and service expectations. </li><li>Act as the primary point of contact between the organization and vendors, escalating issues as needed. </li><li>Coordinate with vendors to schedule maintenance, upgrades, and support for IT systems. </li><li>Ensure vendors meet security, compliance, and data protection standards. </li></ul> <p>Training & Support:</p> <ul> <li>Develop and deliver hands-on training for teachers, municipal employees, and public officials on IT systems and best practices. </li><li>Provide ongoing technical support and coaching to improve digital literacy and system adoption. </li><li>Create user-friendly training materials, guides, and documentation for both school and government users. </li><li>Assist the schools and municipal departments with IT transitions, including software upgrades and process automation. </li></ul> <p>Technology Integration & Innovation:</p> <ul> <li>Help educators integrate technology into the curriculum to enhance learning experiences. </li><li>Support government departments in implementing digital solutions for public services. </li><li>Research and recommend new EdTech and GovTech tools that improve efficiency and accessibility. </li><li>Maintain and enhance IT infrastructure to support schools and municipal offices. </li><li>Promote cybersecurity awareness and best practices among educators and municipal staff. </li></ul> <p>The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.</p> <p>Any other relative duties as assigned.</p> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:</p> <ul> <li>move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations. </li><li>On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces; </li><li>remain in a stationary position for periods of time; </li><li>operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.); </li><li>read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids; </li><li>position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials; </li><li>communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated; </li><li>communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing; </li><li>observe details at close range </li><li>in the school setting, ensure the safety of students; </li><li>multitask and meet multiple demands from several people; </li><li>lifting up to and including 25 lbs </li><li>the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. </li></ul> <p>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>None</p> <p>SELECTION GUIDELINES</p> <ul> <li>Formal application </li><li>Rating of education and experience </li><li>Oral interviews </li><li>Reference check </li><li>Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required </li><li>Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints. </li></ul> <p>The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.</p> <p>Date Updated: 4/11/25</p>