IT Project Manager – Education Systems
Kaeppel ConsultingLas Vegas, NV
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Job Description
About the Role:
Kaeppel Consulting is seeking a seasoned IT Project Manager to lead multiple concurrent projects within a large educational environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing a wide range of technology initiatives—from classroom tech implementations to enterprise-wide software deployments. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong communication, coordination, and strategic planning skills. This will be an on-site opportunity, located in Las Vegas, NV.
Responsibilities:
As a trusted provider of expert consulting services across government and education sectors, Kaeppel Consulting offers exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects. You’ll join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values innovation, integrity, and excellence in project delivery.
Kaeppel Consulting is seeking a seasoned IT Project Manager to lead multiple concurrent projects within a large educational environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing a wide range of technology initiatives—from classroom tech implementations to enterprise-wide software deployments. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong communication, coordination, and strategic planning skills. This will be an on-site opportunity, located in Las Vegas, NV.
Responsibilities:
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with organizational goals.
- Develop comprehensive project plans including timelines, milestones, and budgets.
- Forecast and manage resources efficiently to meet project requirements.
- Monitor and control project costs, schedules, and risks to ensure successful delivery.
- Provide ongoing updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
- Coordinate vendor activities, manage contracts, and oversee deliverables.
- Apply industry-standard project management methodologies and tools.
- Ensure quality control, documentation, and compliance with defined standards.
- Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
- Drive process improvements and contribute to strategic planning.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of IT and business/industry experience.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing mid-to-large teams and senior stakeholders.
- Proven track record managing large-scale software system implementations.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise platforms such as Oracle PeopleSoft or SAP.
- Proficiency with project management tools and collaboration platforms.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, business application lifecycle, and change management practices.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.
- PMP Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
- Experience working within public K-12 school systems, higher education, or educational agencies.
- Familiarity with educational data systems and large-scale implementation in a public school environment.
As a trusted provider of expert consulting services across government and education sectors, Kaeppel Consulting offers exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects. You’ll join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values innovation, integrity, and excellence in project delivery.
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