Project Manager 2, SEM
Houston ISD
Houston, TX · Posted August 11, 2026
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About the job
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Job Description
The Program Manager 2 is responsible for planning, executing, and managing complex projects and programs within the department. This role demands strong project management skills, meticulous attention to detail, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. The Program Manager 2 ensures initiatives are delivered successfully, meeting timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This position supports organizational goals by driving project completion and stakeholder satisfaction.
Project Manager 2, SEM - Responsibilities
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Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate project activities to meet established goals and deadlines.
Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary to ensure successful delivery.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate communication and resource sharing.
Manage project budgets and ensure expenditures align with approved financial plans.
Identify and mitigate project risks to minimize impact on outcomes.
Prepare and present regular status reports to stakeholders and leadership.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and quality standards.
Facilitate problem-solving and decision-making within project teams.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to project management processes.
Maintain documentation and records related to project activities and outcomes.
Other duties as assigned.
Project Manager 2, SEM - Skills
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Job Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in related field required
WORK EXPERIENCE
3 to 5 years of relevant experience required
TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Software Certifications/Licensure Equipment Other Items Strong project management and organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency in project management software and tools. Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills. Experience collaborating with diverse teams. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. Knowledge of budgeting and financial management. Commitment to meeting deadlines and quality standards.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
-No supervisory responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice and training to staff.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
-Work involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks that are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and apply the most appropriate of available resources. Ongoing supervision is provided on an "as needed" basis.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
-No budget development activity is required.
PROBLEM SOLVING
-Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
-Decisions have minor, small and possibly incremental impact on the department or facility. Errors are usually discovered in succeeding operations where most of the work is verified or checked and is normally confined to a single department or phase of the organizational activities resulting in brief inconvenience.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
-Collaborate and solve problems - works with others to resolve problems, clarify or interpret complex information/policies and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
-Takes routine or required customer actions to meet customer needs. Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries and requests for information and coordinates appropriate follow-up. May handle escalated issues passed on from coworkers or subordinates.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
-Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment that does not subject the employee to hazardous or unpleasant elements. The position requires the ability to lift and/or carry less than 15 pounds and travel to campuses, satellite office locations, and other district sites as needed.