Senior Project Manager of Early Childhood Strategy, Policy and Planning
Core
Strategic planning and implementation of expanding Philadelphia's public preschool system (PHLpreK), including supply/demand mapping, enrollment system coordination, and resource deployment to early learning centers.
Role type
Senior Project Manager of Early Childhood Strategy, Policy and Planning
Builds
Public preschool expansion program, centralized enrollment system, cross-departmental policy initiatives
Domain
Public Sector / Early Childhood Education / Urban Policy
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic planning, project management, policy analysis, stakeholder management, data analytics, budget tracking, risk management, executive communication
Preferred skills
Early childhood experience, trauma-responsive services knowledge, data analytics expertise
Technologies
Databases, spreadsheets, presentations, word processing software
Responsibilities
Track PHLpreK milestones, budgets, and risks; secure resources for program priorities; serve as strategic liaison between City divisions; manage high-priority cross-departmental projects from concept to implementation; lead planning sessions and decision-making meetings; prepare executive-level briefings and presentations; represent the division in high-level meetings and forums; analyze policies and proposals for feasibility and alignment.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
