Senior Director, Project Management and Strategy Operations

KIPP•New York, NY

2h•$132,870 - $165,830•Hybrid

About The Position

KIPP NYC has a bold organizational vision that requires disciplined project management, strong operational leadership, and the ability to create clarity, alignment, and momentum across competing priorities. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Senior Director, Project Management and Strategy Operations (PMSO) plays a dual role in support of these objectives: leading a critical body of evergreen work (60%) and operating within an organization-wide project management office function (40%). Evergreen work: The PMSO is responsible for designing and stewarding the execution practices that connect KIPP NYC’s Strategic Priorities to the organization’s day-to-day work. This leader helps translate organization-wide priorities and initiatives into coordinated workstreams; strengthen cross-functional planning and accountability; and build the operational infrastructure that allows executive leaders to make informed decisions in real time. The PMSO manages 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. Based on project deadlines, the PMSO may be required to work in-person on additional days. The role may also include travel to KIPP NYC campuses across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. The cadence and frequency of school visits will be determined by your leadership team.

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.
Naturally builds strong, collaborative relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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.
A healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude and a sense of humor.

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.