ABOUT ACHIEVEMENT FIRST

Achievement First (AF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting 39 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. For more than 25 years, AF has been recognized as one of the top tuition-free public charter school networks in the country. We are committed to creating schools of academic excellence within nurturing environments — schools that prepare students to be college-ready and to pursue and succeed in whatever paths they choose in life.
The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families, many of whom will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Across our network, we employ more than 2,200 staff members — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence and Cranston, RI.
Our mission is to prepare every student to excel in college, career, and life; deepen their understanding of self and community; and lead lives of purpose. We believe in the limitless potential within our students and their power to shape a more just society. That belief drives our deep commitment to student achievement: we aim to set a high bar for learning and create warm, demanding classrooms where rigorous instruction is paired with the care, encouragement, and consistency every student deserves.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) required; Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or related field preferred
• Experience:
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• 8–10 years of progressive project management experience, with a proven ability to lead large-scale, multi-year initiatives

• Demonstrated success in managing executive-level stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Experience working within multi-location or multi-state organizations strongly preferredBackground in education, nonprofit, or other mission-driven organizations strongly preferred

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Knowledge:
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• Advanced understanding of enterprise software implementation methodologies and best practices

• Familiarity with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), CRM (Customer Relationship Management), and business intelligence platforms, including integration requirements across systems
• Strong understanding of data migration strategies, systems integration, and organizational change management principlesKnowledge of compliance requirements, regulatory frameworks, and operational complexities within the education sector
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• Skills:

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• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities, balance competing demands, and deliver results on time and within budget
• High level of adaptability and resilience in leading transformation in dynamic environments

Please refer the Job description for details