Manager of Performance Management at KIPP

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Operational Execution, Stakeholder Coordination, Data Analysis, Google Workspace, Excel, Performance Management Systems, Written Communication, Collaboration, Process Improvement, Reporting, Resource Development

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Company Description About KIPP Texas Public Schools KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre-K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, we work together with our families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond! Our schools provide a high-quality, well-rounded education built on academic success and personal growth, where all students learn and thrive in a productive, safe, and joyful way! As one of the earliest charter networks in Texas—founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018—we hire dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join a Team and Family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in academic success and joy. If you are passionate about joining a mission-driven community that wants every child to "run to school," the KIPP Texas Team and Family is for you! KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni. Job Description ABOUT THE ROLE: The Performance Management Manager (Performance Engagement Process) is responsible for leading the coordination, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the KIPP Texas Performance Engagement Process (PEP) for staff members in schools and SSP teams. This position oversees the annual PEP cycle, including the development of implementation timelines, communication plans, and progress monitoring systems. The Manager also manages operational workflows and resources designed to facilitate effective performance management practices throughout the organization. To enhance organizational performance and leadership effectiveness, the Manager ensures that both employees and managers have access to the guidance, tools, and support necessary for productive goal-setting, development planning, evaluations, and performance discussions. Additionally, the role focuses on the continuous refinement of PEP infrastructure, including forms, rating systems, and resource materials, to promote consistency, usability, and alignment with KIPP Texas’ organizational goals. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Performance Engagement Process (PEP) Management Lead implementation and coordination of KTXs Performance Engagement Process (PEP) for both school-based and School Support Partner (SSP) employees Manage and support the full lifecycle of annual PEP schedules, project roadmaps, key deliverables, and calendars Manage the Beginning, Middle, and End-of-Year PEP cycles, ensuring all various phases of execution and requirements are met Provide leaders and employees with clear expectations, training, and tools necessary for successful PEP participation and completion Codify, maintain, and continuously refine and update tools and documentation related to the PEP to drive process improvement Coordinate communication cascades related to PEP schedules, process updates, and implementation resources Facilitate PEP training session, office hours, and review meetings connected to PEP execution Manager and Employee PEP Support Strengthen organizational understanding and adoption of performance management practices across KIPP Texas Create and maintain manager and employee facing tools and resources that support performance conversations, goal-setting, feedback, development planning and the PEP evaluation process Support leaders in navigating performance management questions, implementation concerns, ratings assignments and overall PEP execution Gather stakeholder feedback and identify opportunities to improve implementation effectiveness, experience, and organizational alignment Collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate the delivery of performance management goals and maintain organizational readiness throughout implementation phases Systems Management, Reporting, and Progress Monitoring Support reporting and analysis related to PEP participation trends Manage PEP progress monitoring systems, including trackers, completion reports, process benchmarks, and collaborative tools. Conduct reporting on completion rates and analyze participation trends to support implementation. Detect potential risks and gaps, then develop and deploy solutions to enhance system usability and overall completion levels. Coordinate with system administration partners to ensure accurate platform setup, workflows, assignments, functionality, and operational documentation Support reporting and analysis related to PEP participation, implementation, and completion trends Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required 3+ years of experience managing performance management programs, organizational processes, talent systems, or employee engagement initiatives Experience supporting manager effectiveness, employee performance systems, or organizational implementation work preferred Experience in education, nonprofit, or multi-site organizations preferred COMPETENCY AND SKILLS: Strong project management and organizational skills Strong operational execution and follow-through Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex systems and timelines Ability to manage multiple operational workstreams simultaneously Strong written communication and stakeholder coordination skills Ability to analyze implementation trends and identify operational risks or gaps Ability to build and maintain operational systems, trackers, and implementation tools Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across multiple stakeholder groups Proficiency with Google Workspace, Excel/Sheets, and performance management systems Additional Information What We Bring to the Table: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families. Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies. Paid family leave. Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA. Employee assistance programs. KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday. The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region. Additional Requirements: Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses Ability to maintain emotional control under stress Work with frequent interruptions Work Environment: Hybrid work - Reports to the central office or schools three days a week Travel Requirements: Minimal travel: May travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning, meetings and other work related activities EEO: KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job duties. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Start Date: Immediate opening Department: Regional Support and Leadership

Responsibilities

Lead the coordination and implementation of the Performance Engagement Process (PEP) for school-based and support staff. Manage the full annual cycle of evaluations, goal-setting, and performance monitoring while providing tools and training to managers and employees.