SY: 25-26 Special Project Manager

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Chief of Finance and Strategy, the Special Projects Manager will work closely with Bridge Boston’s leaders to develop and implement system improvements in order to help Bridge Boston achieve its goals related to student achievement and success. For SY25-26, the Special Projects Manager will lead at least one specific systems improvement projects related to student recruitment and enrollment. In addition, the Special Projects Manager will work closely with the Chief of Finance and Strategy and the Executive Director in implementing Bridge Boston’s strategic plan.

Specifically, the Special Projects Manager will be responsible for:

Leading Key Systems Improvement Projects:

• Collaborate with different leaders and staff members at Bridge Boston to identify what improvements are needed or what problems need to be solved across a variety of school systems, including related to student enrollment and recruitment in SY25-26
• Develop and refine improved systems to address these problems
• Document the new or improved systems and support their implementation
  
  

Supporting Implementation of the Bridge Boston Strategic Plan:

• Serve as the project manager supporting implementation of the Strategic Plan
• Track progress against key yearly milestones in the Strategic Plan
• Develop materials to keep key stakeholders, including staff, families and Board members, engaged and informed about the strategic plan
• Partner with the Chief of Finance and Strategy and the Executive Director to navigate challenges and opportunities arising from the strategic plan implementation
  
  

Special Projects:

• Provide support on other projects related to school and systems improvement in partnership with members of the Bridge Boston Executive Leadership Team
• Perform other tasks as determined by the Executive Director or Chief of Finance & Strategy
  
  

Qualifications

• BA or BS required
• Experience teaching or working in a school setting preferred; stronger preference given to those who have experience working in a charter school
• Experience leading or managing projects preferred
• Have a “self-starter” and team player attitude
• Ability to communicate effectively with different audiences and collaborate as needed with teachers and other staff members
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Adaptive, flexible, and resourceful problem solver
• Excited about regularly receiving feedback and have a growth mindset
• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency
• Life-long learner; willingness to make and learn from mistakes; values and solicits critical feedback
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity, and belief in the value of diversity
  
  

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