Project Manager, Governance Interventions; Project Manager III

MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

Core Values: We are Determined:
We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students. We are People-Centered:
We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students. We are Learners:
We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students. We are Servant Leaders:
Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.

New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role.

The maximum salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.

Position Overview

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.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

Please note that a resume is a required attachment for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national…