Business Technology Program Manager

Why Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)

We come from humble beginnings - picture a one-person organization created in 1949 to advocate for excellence in public education on behalf of Texas school board members. Flash forward to today, and we have over 500 employees working together to provide 1,024 school districts with purposeful resources so they can focus on what matters most - excellent and equitable education for all 5.4 million Texas students.

We feel privileged to work alongside talented team-members who are passionate about education and enjoy learning from new and different perspectives. We believe what makes our organization highly successful is the rich diversity our employees collectively bring to TASB with different backgrounds, skillsets, cultures and ethnicities, gender identities, interests, abilities, and work styles. And our passion for education and learning doesn't end there. Our culture has always encouraged employees to grow and become their best selves both professionally and personally through a variety of innovative and collaborative development opportunities. You're likely beginning to see why we've been regularly named by Austin Business Journal as a Top Ten Best Places to Work!

TASB offers competitive pay, rich benefits (including retirement matching of 2:1 up to 5% after one year. This means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote work options, flexible schedules, and more.

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our mission and the educational impact being made in communities across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and want to help drive our mission forward, keep reading!

About You

As the Business Technology Program Manager, you will lead and manage multiple technology projects within the business area and serve as a key technology resource for senior business leadership developing clear vision and long-term growth strategies for programs across the business. This role will be a direct liaison to senior leaders in Information Technology and will have direct responsibility for key applications that is critical to success of Business Services. In addition, this role is fundamental to the success of many other areas of the Association.

A Typical Day

• Define, prioritize, and deliver highly complex software applications across multiple business divisions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-function teams, including developers, designers, and stakeholders, to ensure successful product development and delivery.
• Develop budgets and the overall operating plan for the program(s).
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How You'll Make an Impact

• Coordinate multiple projects to ensure they benefit each other and align with the overall business goals and revenue targets.
• Direct management of outsourced service provider organizations in the prioritization, development, support and budget adherence of business area applications.
• Work with company leaders to develop new programs that support the strategic direction across the organization.
• Meet with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions on services.
• Analyze program risks and exposure and report to senior leaders on a regular basis.
• Monitor product performance and user feedback to identify areas of improvement and optimization.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance the product's competitive edge.

Skills For Success

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of direct experience in Program Management.
• 5 years of experience managing a team or projects.
• Experience with gathering requirements and user story development.
• Prior experience in software development or a technical background is preferred.

The TASB Difference

• Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings.
• Be part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schoolchildren.
• Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance.
• Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development; diversity, equity, and inclusion panels; wellness seminars; and more.
• Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
• Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events and tokens of appreciation throughout the year.

Posting Notices

• The health and safety of our employees and members, is our top priority.
• TASB is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, color, disability, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other personal characteristic protected by law.
• This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
• Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check.