Project Manager, Governance Interventions; Project Manager III

Texas Education Agency - Project Manager, Governance Interventions (Project Manager III)

Job Title: Project Manager, Governance Interventions (Project Manager III)

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Date Posted: 3/12/2026

Deadline: Until Filled

Openings: 1

Commitment: Full Time

The Texas Education Agency’s Office of Governance (OG) is driven by a powerful mission: to proactively support school systems, keep students safe, and uphold Texas education law with integrity, objectivity, and excellence. Our core work streams—Field Support and Compliance & Investigations—focus on strengthening governance, fostering a culture of accountability, and promoting continuous improvement across Texas schools. By working closely with school systems and agency teams, we help ensure every Texas public school student has access to a safe, high-quality education.

The Division of Governance Interventions is a results-driven, mission-critical team leading transformative change in Texas education. We work at the highest levels of influence to strengthen leadership and accelerate improvement in local education agencies (LEAs), including school districts and charter schools, across the state. By partnering with school boards and administrators, we elevate governance practices, enhance financial stewardship, and ensure alignment with state education standards.

Through strategic guidance, responsive support, and expert technical assistance, we help LEAs build resilient systems that foster student success and community trust.

The Project Manager for Governance Interventions position plays a critical role in planning, coordinating, and executing some of the most complex and consequential education reform work in Texas. Reporting to the Senior Director of Governance Interventions and working closely with senior leaders and cross-agency partners, this role translates strategy into disciplined action by managing detailed project plans, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring timelines, deliverables, and dependencies are actively monitored.

The Project Manager establishes performance monitoring and reporting systems that drive accountability, inform decision-making, and support continuous improvement across interventions. This role will also work directly with school system leaders in managing the implementation of Corrective Action Plans issued by the Office of Governance, providing an excellent opportunity to interface with school districts and school district leaders across the state.

This is a unique opportunity for a mission-driven project manager to operate with visibility and impact—helping strengthen and accelerate turnaround efforts and improve outcomes for students state-wide.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Experience:
  
  At least four (4) years of experience in managing complex projects, as well as developing and implementing project management systems
• Substitutions:
  An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience

Other Qualifications

• Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams using influence and excellent, clear communication to build alignment and support for project goals and performance management processes.
• Experience working with district administration and working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Texas Education Code, Texas Administrative Code, and FERPA, preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, track timelines and deliverables, and maintain quality and consistency across work.
• Ability to analyze information, track performance data, identify issues or risks, and support the development of practical plans and solutions to keep projects on track.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to support program teams in a consultative capacity, synthesize complex information, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrated judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to adapt to changing priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback, and continuously improve.
• Ability to work as a contributing member of a team by establishing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with all levels of staff (internal and external to TEA).

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