Project Manager, Open Education Resources (Education Specialist V)

MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

Core Values:
• We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.
• We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.
• We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.
• We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.

New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role. The maximum salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.

This is a 10-day posting, which will close on June 9, at 11:59pm.

Position Overview: The Project Manager for Open Education Resources (OER) is responsible for overseeing project planning and execution, as well as vendor, contract, and fiscal management across assigned OER projects. This role ensures that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget to support the development and implementation of high‑quality instructional materials.

This position collaborates closely with content experts, strategic leaders, and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including TEA teams, Regional Education Service Centers, HQIM publishers, review groups, and vendors. The role requires a highly adaptable individual capable of managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining alignment with agency priorities and quality standards.

The Project Manager works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The position reports to the Director of Project Management within the OER division, which resides within the Office of School Programs. While it does not include formal supervisory responsibilities, the role involves extensive coordination and collaboration with colleagues within the division and across the broader Texas Education Agency (TEA).

**Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates. **

**Please note that a resume, tailored cover letter, and short answer responses are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check. **

Essential Functions
Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.

1. Project Planning and Management: Plan, manage, and oversee multiple complex OER projects by developing and implementing detailed project plans that define scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation. Monitor project progress, identify risks and gaps, manage changes in scope or schedule, and make data informed adjustments to ensure projects are completed on time, within established parameters, and in alignment with organizational goals and quality standards.
2. Vendor Management: Manage and monitor multiple vendors supporting OER projects by coordinating agile and rapid cycle review and publication workflows. Develop and maintain vendor evaluation tools, systems, and structures to support consistent performance monitoring. Identify and remove roadblocks for division and department content experts, ensuring vendors meet quality standards, timeline expectations, and overall project outcomes.
3. Contract Management: Oversee vendor contracts supporting OER projects, including coordinating procurement activities, participating in contract negotiations, and ensuring contract execution aligns with compliance requirements, timelines, and deliverables. Administer contract amendments, budget revisions, and fiscal oversight to ensure effective use of funds and successful delivery of high‑quality instructional materials to Texas schools and districts at the best value for the state.
4. Workstream, System and Operational Support Management: Plan, coordinate, and oversee division level workstreams to ensure instructional materials initiatives align with Agency strategic priorities and operational requirements. Collaborate closely with project managers within the OER division and across other TEA divisions to ensure initiatives, systems, and operational processes are coordinated and mutually supportive. Identify and address operational dependencies and roadblocks to support smooth adoption and implementation pathways for local education agencies (LEAs). Provide frequent, clear updates across the project portfolio to communicate progress, risks, decisions, and impacts to stakeholders.
**5. Team Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: ** Lead and coordinate project teams by actively engaging internal staff, external partners, vendors, and agency stakeholders to support the successful execution of OER initiatives. Work through conflicts constructively and partner with others to generate ideas and solutions that address challenges and support project momentum. Foster a collaborative and productive work environment by facilitating clear, timely communication and coordination across organizations. Align stakeholders around shared project goals, roles, and expectations to promote effective decision‑making, issue resolution, and achievement of project objectives.