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Project Manager, Technology Services

Employer
AVID Center
Location
San Diego, California
Salary
82,000 - 99,000/annually, plus benefits

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that is dedicated to closing the opportunity, expectation, and achievement gaps in education by partnering with schools all over the country to prepare students for college, careers, and life. This is accomplished by providing professional development to educators to support their efforts in the classroom, ultimately empowering students with strategies and skills that improve how they learn, question, and work together. With AVID’s continued mission to expand its reach, leveraging technology in our learning solutions and the expansion of our digital products and services are continued focus areas. This is where our Project Managers play a crucial role in our organization, ensuring the successful planning, management, and execution of the portfolio of projects. 

AVID is looking for a highly skilled and versatile Project Manager to join our Technology Services team. This individual will hit the ground running to support multiple tech-related projects that may include IT systems, web development, and digital learning integration at varying stages of the project life cycle. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude and embrace AVID’s collaborative and growth-mindset culture by sharing their project management knowledge and experience. They build relationships easily, embrace challenges head-on with proactive solutions, and are always curious. They love “being in the middle of things”—applying a structured approach to managing projects while being open and flexible to filling in where needed to successfully deliver on-time, high-quality solutions. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated individual looking to make a real impact organizationally by advancing AVID’s project management practices. 

More of what we’re looking for: 

  • 3+ years of experience in project management; IT experience a plus 
  • Experience managing interactive multimedia and/or technical projects 
  • Current Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or the ability to obtain PMP certification within 6 months of employment 
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to establish, maintain, and grow strong working relationships, with an emphasis on tact, diplomacy, flexibility, collaboration, professionalism, and discretion 
  • Ability to drive the effectiveness of AVID’s project management by developing, improving, and modeling project management processes, standards, tools, and techniques 

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