Project Manager, Edge Office

We're redefining what's possible in public education. We set out to tackle this education crisis with a groundbreaking school design that delivers a rigorous, whole-child education to students from all backgrounds. Today, as the fastest growing, highest-performing charter school network in New York, our network of 47 K-12 schools outperforms every district in the state, proving irrefutably that all children are capable of excellence.

Job Description

To further position the organization for this rapid growth, Success Academies must reimagine the way work is done across both the enterprise and our network of schools. To radically improve enterprise-wide performance, Success Academies established the Success Edge Office. The Edge Office promotes and facilitates the implementation of proven continuous improvement methods and tools, and thereby root out inefficiencies and wasteful work. 

A Program Manager, Edge Office is needed to plan, execute, and manage the work of designing, codifying, and implementing processes and systems that are optimized and digitized to the extent possible.  

In this role, you will:

• Develop mastery in Edge processes and tools with emphasis on Problem Solving Process, Visual and Daily Management, and Transactional Process Improvement;

• Continue to improve upon our in house problem solving (Edge) tools;

• Roll out these processes and tools within Success Academy as the enterprise's standard continuous improvement methodology;

• Facilitate Success Academy's embrace of this standard methodology through application and delivery of both formal and informal trainings;

• Drive targeted and radical improvements by applying the Edge methodologies;

• Provide informal and formal counsel to Success Academy's teams on how best to apply Edge methodologies and think differently about the work;

• Ensure effective project and change management processes to drive sustainable improvements.

The Program Manager, Edge Office must work closely with a broad base of constituencies across Success Academy and will be expected to exhibit: 

• High expectations for quality of work and a reflex to improve with urgency at every turn;

• Ability to deep dive into data and manage multiple shifting priorities;

• Excellent organizational, program management, problem-solving 

• Ability to work through, synthesize, and narrate complex issues or new initiatives with a sense of ownership, drive and urgency;

• Influence skills in order to drive understanding and adoption;

• An ease to challenge thinking and assumptions;

• Nimble, proactive go-getter energized by the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, results-driven, entrepreneurial culture where change is rapid;

• An eagerness to learn and take ongoing feedback to grow and achieve full potential.

To join our team, please upload a cover letter and resume that outlines your candidacy. Your cover letter should explain in detail your qualifications for the position. Resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and team at  .