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 initiativ...