SPECIALIST II, PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Assists in the management of IT projects against the strategic, operations and financial plans of the district. Directs IT support for district projects. Develops and implements project management standards, synthesizes project-related metrics, reports and timelines. Communicates the status of projects to technology management, key stakeholders and the senior team.

The salary range is $89,566.51 - 129,053 (12 months/260 days)

This position may allow for a hybrid remote work schedule (work from home for a portion of the workweek) within the state of Wisconsin.

Applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Sunday, August 10, 2025. A current resume must be attached to the completed application. Additionally, ALL candidates must attach transcripts confirming the required Bachelor's degree (unofficial transcripts can be submitted, however official transcripts will be required upon hire).

If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be contacted via email to submit three electronic professional references. Identified references will receive an online reference check to complete. No applications or application materials will be accepted after the deadline date. Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.

For further information or any questions, please call Aneesa Head - Office of Human Resources at (414) 475-8224 or email at muhammar@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.

• Position requires a bachelor's degree in information technology, business management or a similar field, a master's degree is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Project management coursework and/or certification preferred
• ITIL change management experience desired
• Previous supervisory experience is helpful
• Five or more years of project management experience within the IT field
• Previous experience working in an educational environment will be given a priority

• Assists in the development of IT project management strategy.
• Provides direction and guidance to department staff for project scheduling, customer issues and organizational strategies, policies and procedures.
• Defines and monitors issues and risks to ensure mitigation plans are effective and executed to completion.
• Facilitates appropriate project management meetings with functional departments to keep stakeholders and project teams informed about project status, risks and issues and key project deliverables.
• Provides monthly updates to department directors/managers on the status of ongoing projects affecting their area. Attend regularly scheduled functional departmental meetings serving as a liaison between technology and functional areas.
• Resolves and /or escalates issues to appropriate management in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with the District staff and technology department to ensure appropriate project delivery, as needed.
• Conducts project close-out reviews; ensures all deliverables are completed, objectives met, and work quality met; and ensures a project plan with a lessons learned analysis is accomplished and documented.
• Identifies areas for the development (or revision) and implementation of policies or procedures affecting Project Management services.
• Keeps updated in project management strategies through attendance at seminars, professional meetings, current literature and research.
• Ensure the district project management strategies are implemented for a broad range of staff.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.