Director of IT Projects

What We Do

At Leading Educators (LE), we know that excellent teaching is the most important driver of student success. The moment a student steps foot in the classroom, their opportunity to learn depends on how prepared their teacher is to translate complex content knowledge, standards, and their knowledge of that student into lessons that help them learn deeply and apply their thinking to the real world.

That’s a big lift, and it often happens alone. As a national nonprofit, we partner with school systems to overcome persistent instructional challenges, foster intentional collaboration and adult learning by design, and ignite new possibilities through systemic solutions at the intersection of teaching, talent, and technology.

We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators at every level of the education system to strengthen their instructional and leadership practices, bring a vision for excellent instruction to life with consistency, and ensure every student reaches their full potential.

Through direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research, we help educators work toward a future where every student is ready to thrive. Learn more about our work at leadingeducators.org.

Internal Candidate Application Deadline: <April 21, 2025>

External Candidate Application Deadline: <April 25, 2025>

Position

Leading Educators is hiring a Director of IT Projects to oversee and manage key technology initiatives that support our internal operations and strategic goals. This role is responsible for guiding the planning, execution, and adoption of technology solutions—most notably Salesforce and related platforms—across the organization.

The Director will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement systems that improve efficiency, support collaboration, and align with organizational priorities. This includes managing project timelines, overseeing vendor relationships, and identifying opportunities for process improvements and automation.

This is a great opportunity for a strategic project leader who brings both technical knowledge and a collaborative mindset, and who is interested in supporting the systems that enable meaningful, mission-driven work.

Do you have expertise in…

• Managing full lifecycle IT projects using Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies?
• Leading Salesforce administration, integration, and customization to meet evolving business needs?
• Leveraging AI and digital tools to optimize internal operations and enhance the user experience?
• Collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders to solve tech challenges and build scalable solutions?

Do you enjoy…

• Working across teams to streamline systems and bring strategic clarity to complex problems?
• Driving process innovation and building sustainable, equitable systems for scale?
• Turning user feedback and data into actionable improvements?
• Building tools and infrastructure that help people work more efficiently and effectively?

If you've answered affirmatively to these questions and meet the following prerequisites, we urge you to seize this opportunity. This role calls for the following:

• 7+ years of IT project management experience, with at least 3 years focused on CRM (Salesforce) integration and optimization
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field; project management certifications (e.g., PMP) highly desirable
• Active Salesforce Administrator or Platform App Builder certification
• Deep expertise with project management tools (e.g., Asana) and methodologies (Agile, Scrumban)
• Experience with vendor management and leading tech adoption efforts across large organizations

Travel Requirements

This is a remote position that requires up to 15% travel

• National travel for org retreats, programming, job related travel, or professional development 
• Outside of the above mentioned travel, this person will work from a home office that must be located anywhere within the U.S. 

Why Work at Leading Educators? 

Imagine being part of an organization where your ideas and perspectives are highly valued. At Leading Educators, we believe in fostering individual strengths, encouraging personal growth, and embracing innovative ideas. If you thrive in a remote working environment, with the added excitement of travel, we're the perfect fit for you. By joining us, you become part of a powerful community of peers nationwide. Regardless of your location, you possess the power to make a significant impact on both students and teachers who rely on us daily. Join Leading Educators and become an integral part of driving progress in education. 

Learn About Our Mission & Values:

Mission: Leading Educators partners with school systems to sustain the teaching, leadership, and conditions for every student to succeed in school and in life.

Values:

• Build on strengths: We affirm and begin with the unique and collective talents, experiences, and wisdom of ourselves and others.
• Continuously learn: We develop ourselves and others. We apply new learning and deepened self-awareness to our relationships and practices.
• Prioritize people: We build trust and reflect on the impact of different perspectives and experiences.
• Champion success for all: We re-imagine structures, habits, and mindsets to ensure every learner has access to evidence-based learning opportunities.

Benefits

• Compensation: The compensation range for this position is between $91,607, with a midpoint of $119,090, and a maximum of $146,572 annually. Candidates, either newly hired or new to the role, can typically expect a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications and internal alignment.
• Benefits: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans. 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees.
• Time Off: 
• First three years of employment, full time staff accrue 22 days a year. 
• Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment.
• Leading Educators also offer 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employment 

Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Apply: https://leadingeducators.org/careers/opportunities