Senior IT Project & Contract Manager - K12 Education

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of aKube Inc. We are currently looking for a Senior IT Project & Contract Manager – K12 Education in the United States.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and manage statewide IT projects and strategic contracts within the K12 education sector. The Senior IT Project & Contract Manager will oversee contract administration, ensure compliance with regulations, and coordinate communication between agency leadership, vendors, and stakeholders. The position requires a strategic mindset, deep understanding of government regulations, and the ability to manage complex budgets and deliverables. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote, fast-paced environment, excels at continuous improvement, and has a proven track record of operational excellence and vendor management in large-scale IT projects. Success in this role directly impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of educational technology programs across the state.

Accountabilities

• Oversee operations related to monitoring IT contract and grant performance, including developing and tracking key performance metrics.
• Review, develop, and approve internal contract and grant deliverables to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Coordinate communications, schedule and lead meetings, and provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Serve as principal liaison between agency management, customers, and vendors, facilitating collaboration and effective issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and grants, including reviewing billing, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations.
• Lead vendor negotiations, process documentation, and dispute resolution to achieve positive outcomes.
• Prepare and track budgets and Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) documents for multiple projects.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, service quality, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• 20+ years of experience with government regulations, laws, and software licensing practices.
• 20+ years of experience managing a portfolio of expenditures aligned with organizational strategy.
• Proven track record of delivering operational efficiencies and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• 15+ years of experience with DCS contract practices, including budgeting and forecasting.
• 12+ years of experience preparing and managing Legislative Appropriations Requests (LARs).
• 8+ years of experience in planning, coordination, requirements gathering, business analysis, specifications development, and reporting.
• Preferred: 5+ years of prior experience with TEA DCS Contracts.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and stakeholders in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Full remote work flexibility within the United States.
• Health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan opportunities.
• Professional development and career growth in IT project and contract management.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on operational excellence.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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