Project Manager, Governance Interventions (Project Manager III)

Job Description MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems. Core Values: • We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students. • We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students. • We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students. • We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them. New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification.

Offers will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role. The maximum salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.

Position Overview The Texas Education Agency's Office of Governance (OG) is driven by a powerful mission: to proactively support school systems, keep students safe, and uphold Texas education law with integrity, objectivity, and excellence. Our core workstreams-Field Support and Compliance & Investigations-focus on strengthening governance, fostering a culture of accountability, and promoting continuous improvement across Texas schools. By working closely with school systems and agency teams, we help ensure every Texas public school student has access to a safe, high-quality education.

The Division of Governance Interventions is a results-driven, mission-critical team leading transformative change in Texas education. We work at the highest levels of influence to strengthen leadership and accelerate improvement in local education agencies (LEAs), including school districts and charter schools, across the state. By partnering with school boards and administrators, we elevate governance practices, enhance financial stewardship, and ensure alignment with state education standards.

Through strategic guidance, responsive support, and expert technical assistance, we help LEAs build resilient systems that foster student success and community trust. The Project Manager for Governance Interventions position plays a critical role in planning, coordinating, and executing some of the most complex and consequential education reform work in Texas. Reporting to the Senior Director of Governance Interventions and working closely with senior leaders and cross-agency partners, this role translates strategy into disciplined action by managing detailed project plans, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring timelines, deliverables, and dependencies are actively monitored.

The Project Manager establishes performance monitoring and reporting systems that drive accountability, inform decision-making, and support continuous improvement across interventions. This role will also work directly with school system leaders in managing the implementation of Corrective Action Plans issued by the Office of Governance, providing an excellent opportunity to interface with school districts and school district leaders across the state. This is a unique opportunity for a mission-driven project manager to operate with visibility and impact-helping strengthen and accelerate turnaround efforts and improve outcomes for students state-wide.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates. Please note that a resume is a required attachment for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check. Essential Functions Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned. 1.

Project Management: lead end-to-end project management for complex governance interventions, including developing and maintaining comprehensive project plans, monitoring timelines, tracking milestones and deliverables, mitigating risks, and ensuring timely delivery of intervention activities aligned to division and agency strategy and objectives 2. Performance Management and Monitoring: design, implement, and maintain performance monitoring and reporting systems that provide clear visibility into progress, outcomes, and risks 3. Corrective Action Plan Monitoring: coordinate and monitor corrective action plans issued by the Office of Governance as a result of compliance reviews or investigations; offer ongoing technical assistance, coaching, and problem-solving support to district leaders to ensure requirements are clearly understood and effectively implemented; produce monthly reports to track progress and drive timely resolution 4.

Division and Leadership Support: translate strategic priorities into executable workplans, prepare regular reports, and ensure leadership has accurate, timely information to support and guide data informed decision and adjustments 5. Process Improvement & Systems Building: identify opportunities to strengthen project management, performance tracking, and intervention workflows; develop and refine tools, templates, and standard practices that improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability across the division's intervention portfolio Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications • Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university • Experience: At least four (4) years of experience in managing complex projects, as well as developing and implementing project management systems • Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience Other Qualifications • Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military. • Ability to work collaboratively across teams using influence and excellent, clear communication to build alignment and support for project goals and performance management processes. • Experience working with district administration and working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Texas Education Code, Texas Administrative Code, and FERPA, preferred. • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, track timelines and deliverables, and maintain quality and consistency across work. • Ability to analyze information, track performance data, identify issues or risks, and support the development of practical plans and solutions to keep projects on track. • Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to support program teams in a consultative capacity, synthesize complex information, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally. • Demonstrated judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to adapt to changing priorities while meeting deadlines in a fastpaced, collaborative environment. • Desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback, and continuously improve. • Ability to work as a contributing member of a team by establishing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with all levels of staff (internal and external to TEA). As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference.

To review the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to each job classification series in the State's Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and click on the military "occupational category" that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title. This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.

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