Senior Director, Project Management and Strategy Operations

KIPP NYC Public Schools•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

KIPP NYC Public Schools is seeking a Senior Director, Project Management and Strategy Operations (PMSO) to join its newly established Executive Office. This role plays a dual function, leading a critical body of evergreen work (60%) and operating within an organization-wide project management office function (40%). The PMSO will be responsible for designing and stewarding execution practices that connect KIPP NYC’s Strategic Priorities to the organization’s day-to-day work. This includes translating organization-wide priorities into coordinated workstreams, strengthening cross-functional planning and accountability, and building the operational infrastructure for informed decision-making. The PMSO will manage one direct report, the Director of Special Projects & Internal Communications. This is a full-time position with a hybrid schedule, requiring a minimum of three in-person days per week, with potential for additional in-person days based on project deadlines and travel to KIPP NYC campuses across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.

Requirements

10+ years of progressively complex project management and organizational execution experience leading large-scale initiatives within dynamic environments.
A track record of leading multiple complex, concurrent workstreams from concept through completion, with strong systems for prioritization, sequencing, and follow-through.
Strong people management and coaching skills, with the ability to develop team members while maintaining high standards for execution and accountability.
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to earn trust and influence across levels and departments without positional authority.
Exceptional written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills; able to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
Strong analytical and systems thinking; demonstrated strength connecting information across functions, and translating complex organizational data into clear insights.
Adept at leveraging workflow and presentation tools like Asana, PowerPoint, and Canva.
A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Nice To Haves

Formal project management training or certifications such as PMP, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Steward the organization’s strategic execution rhythms, supporting senior leaders in translating organizational priorities into coordinated, actionable work.
Steward the planning frameworks, project management practices, and accountability structures that allow large-scale initiatives to move forward with clarity, coordination, and transparency.
Build and steward the organization’s strategic progress monitoring infrastructure in partnership with the Data Team and senior leaders.
Shape and steward dynamic reporting tools and dashboards that provide strategic insights to executive leadership.
Bring a sophisticated lens to the interpretation of cross-functional metrics and indicators, thereby strengthening organizational coherence around shared goals and outcomes.
Create the structures and workflows that enable the DSPIC to operate with clarity, ownership, and increasing autonomy.
Coach and develop the DSPIC, providing clear direction, consistent feedback, and the support they need to perform at a high level and grow and advance.
Guide and oversee internal communication efforts in partnership with the DSPIC and a team of 25+ departmental and school communication leads.