DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS SEEKING AND ENERGETIC PROJECT LEADER COMMITTED TO SERVING THE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES OF OUR COMMUNITY AND REIMAGINING EDUCATION. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL TAKE THE LEAD IN ORGANIZING PROJECTS AND EVENTS, COLLABORATING WITH STAKEHOLDERS, AND LEADING THE WORK THAT SUPPORTS OUR REIMAGINING EDUCATION PLAN.

TITLE: Lead Project Manager
DEPARTMENT: Office of the Superintendent
REPORTS TO: Associate Superintendent
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Superintendent
EVALUATES: Project Manager

EXTREMES OF TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY

Occasional 1% - 32%
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as the project for the full scope of the Reimagining Education Plan, ensuring cohesive execution across the three major components: academics, operational, and community.
• Lead the team responsible for the development of sustainability plans and transition strategies to ensure long-term success beyond initial implementation.
• Supervise and lead the team responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and execution of the Reimagining Education Plan initiatives, including programmatic changes, facility updates, and organizational shifts.
• Develop and share accountability metrics and monitoring strategy for project outcomes, resource allocation, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Create and organize cross departmental project teams and establish departmental leads, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and deliverables are achieved on schedule.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for district leadership, school administrators, board members, and community partners regarding REP implementation progress.
• Support the project management team in developing and delivering regular updates, reports, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to ensure collaboration and alignment across academic, operational, and community engagement teams.
• Lead, design and facilitate targeted professional development for district and school leadership teams to build capacity around strategic implementation, change management, and equity-focused practices.
• Partner with Human Resources and Academic Services to align leadership training with district priorities and the Reimagining Education Plan (REP) goals.
• Provide coaching, training and support to district and site-based leaders navigating programmatic shifts, facility transitions, and stakeholder engagement.
• Serve as a standing member of the District Tactical Cabinet, contributing to cross-functional decision-making, strategic alignment, and real-time problem-solving.
• Represent REP implementation progress and challenges during cabinet meetings, ensuring integration with broader district initiatives and timelines.
• Collaborate with cabinet members to identify and resolve systemic barriers to successful implementation.
• Present progress updates and any plan changes on a regular basis to the school board.
• Monitor the establishment and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure implementation progress and impact on student outcomes.
• Lead the continuous improvement process by analyzing data to identify trends, assess effectiveness, and recommend adjustments to improve implementation fidelity.
• Collaborate with Executive and Tactical Cabinet members to support the development and management of the districtwide professional development calendar.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (FOR EVERY DMPS POSITION):

• Attend work on a prompt and regular
• Maintain
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other
• Assist with other duties as may be