Manager of People Strategy and Projects (Immediate)

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Position Overview

The Manager of People Strategy and Projects plays a critical role in supporting the Chief People Officer (CPO) and People Team in the planning, coordination, and execution of regional people priorities, strategic initiatives, and administrative operations across KIPP Capital Region.

Duties/Responsibilities

Strategic Project Management & Execution

• Partner directly with the CPO to coordinate and execute strategic projects, initiatives, and priorities across the People Team and region.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and assigned responsibilities.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely execution, effective coordination, and alignment with regional people priorities.
• Establish and maintain project management tools, trackers, dashboards, and reporting systems that provide visibility into project progress and outcomes.

CPO Executive & Administrative Support

• Serve as a key administrative and operational partner to the CPO, ensuring effective coordination and execution of daily, weekly, and long-term priorities.
• Manage and coordinate the CPO's administrative priorities, including scheduling, meeting preparation, follow-up, and tracking critical commitments.
• Coordinate complex calendars, meetings, and engagements involving school leaders, regional executives, People Team leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Anticipate the CPO's administrative and operational needs, proactively preparing materials, information, and resources to support effective decision-making.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Partner with Talent Acquisition leadership to coordinate assigned recruitment projects, staffing initiatives, and workforce planning priorities.
• Develop and maintain project plans and trackers for strategic hiring initiatives, recruitment campaigns, and staffing-related projects.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, communications, and stakeholder responsibilities for assigned Talent Acquisition initiatives.
• Support the planning and logistical coordination of recruitment events, selection days, hiring campaigns, and other talent-related activities.

Human Resources & People Operations

• Partner with Human Resources and People Operations leadership to coordinate assigned HR initiatives, operational projects, and employee experience priorities.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, trackers, and implementation schedules for assigned HR and People Operations initiatives.
• Support the coordination of projects related to employee onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, policy implementation, employee engagement, and HR process improvements.
• Coordinate administrative and logistical components of employee experience initiatives, staff surveys, and organizational improvement projects.

Leadership Development, Professional Development & Training

• Partner with Leadership and Organizational Development leadership to coordinate assigned leadership development, professional development, and training initiatives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, training calendars, implementation timelines, and milestone trackers.
• Coordinate the administrative and logistical execution of regional professional development sessions, leadership development programs, workshops, and training initiatives.
• Support the planning and coordination of leadership development programs for Principals, school leadership teams, regional leaders, and other staff.

People Team Operations & Coordination

• Coordinate the administrative operations of the People Team to ensure efficient systems, consistent communication, and strong execution of regional priorities.
• Support the planning and facilitation of People Team meetings, leadership convenings, retreats, professional development sessions, and other regional initiatives.
• Develop meeting agendas, organize materials, document key decisions, and track follow-up actions.
• Maintain centralized systems for managing People Team documents, calendars, project plans, and operational resources.

Data Management, Reporting & Accountability

• Develop and maintain trackers, dashboards, and reporting tools to monitor People Team priorities, project milestones, and organizational commitments.
• Collect, organize, and synthesize information from People Team leaders, school leaders, and regional stakeholders to support CPO decision-making.
• Prepare accurate, timely, and visually clear reports, presentations, and executive summaries.
• Monitor progress against established project timelines and administrative deliverables, identifying trends, gaps, and areas requiring attention.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a central point of coordination between the CPO, People Team, Principals, school leadership teams, and regional departments for assigned projects and administrative priorities.
• Build strong working relationships with People Team leaders, school leaders, regional executives, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration to ensure alignment on project goals, responsibilities, and timelines.
• Coordinate meetings, information sharing, and follow-up across multiple departments and school locations.

Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement

• Assess existing People Team administrative and project management processes to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Design and implement standardized templates, trackers, workflows, and documentation systems.
• Support the adoption of project management tools and processes that strengthen accountability and execution.
• Identify opportunities to reduce administrative inefficiencies and streamline routine processes.

Communication

• Maintain consistent, proactive communication with the CPO regarding priorities, deadlines, progress, and outstanding decisions.
• Draft and coordinate professional communications, announcements, presentations, and updates on behalf of the CPO as directed.
• Ensure timely dissemination of information and follow-up related to People Team meetings, projects, and initiatives.
• Communicate project expectations, timelines, and deliverables clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

KIPP Capital Region

• Perform other duties outlined by the Chief People Officer.
• Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together.
• Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services
• Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University is preferred. High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required.
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in project management, program coordination, executive support, operations, administration, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or a related field.
• Experience supporting senior leaders or executive teams, preferably within education, nonprofit organizations, Human Resources, or complex multi-site environments.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects, coordinating stakeholders, and delivering results within established timelines.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, including calendar management, meeting coordination, document preparation, and project tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing professional correspondence, presentations, reports, and executive summaries.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and project management tools.
• Experience developing and maintaining project trackers, dashboards, workflows, and administrative systems.
• Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Prior experience supporting Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, People Operations, or employee experience initiatives preferred.
• Experience coordinating professional development programs, training initiatives, or organizational development projects preferred.
• Prior experience working in public charter schools, K–12 education, or mission-driven organizations preferred.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives and working with multiple stakeholders preferred.
• Familiarity with HR information systems, applicant tracking systems, learning management systems, and project management platforms preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule outside regular business hours when necessary.
• Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods spent sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate school buildings, regional offices, and other facilities as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, to perform essential job responsibilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear.
• Dexterity required to operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, phones, and calculators.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

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