SUMMARY:

Fort Bend ISD is hiring an “Information Technology – Project Lead”.

Coordinate and oversee Technology Services resources for in-person and virtual events.

DUTIES:

• Oversee project plans, goals, and budgets.
• Develop project schedules.
• Prepare requests for proposals and conduct all necessary meetings to facilitate the selection of project services and products.
• Follow established guidelines for selecting vendors.
• Negotiate contracts as needed.
• Prepare documents for board approvals.
• Identify resources needed and escalate project risks appropriately.
• Assemble and coordinate project team members; assign individual responsibilities.
• Organize and manage all phases of the project to ensure on-time project completion including project budgets.
• Monitor contracts including review and approval of payments and change orders; maintain regular communication with service provider and supervisor.
• Monitor vendor performance.
• Plan, write, and oversee preparation and dissemination of project communications.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with peers and customers for effective coordination of projects.
• Maintains a visible presence at department and district events.
• Work with project team to develop practices and procedures that streamline project related processes.
  

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• At least three years of leading IT-related projects.
• K-12 experience preferred.
• Knowledge of video conferencing software, Zoom preferred.
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and Google (Drive, Slides, etc.).
• Knowledge of Issue Tracking software, KACE preferred.
• Knowledge of financial systems, Munis preferred.
• Ability to track budgets and maintain records.
• Ability to predict change in individual schedule or project/event that best serve the campus/department.
• Ability to present formally & informally to different stakeholders on the state of the projects and processes.
• Ability to be organized, self-motivated, and complete tasks in a timely fashion.
• Ability to work in an undefined environment and to execute complex activities under pressure.
  

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree or higher preferred.