The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan’s education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region and provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services. We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning, and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.

We are currently seeking a MiCloud Technical Program Manager in Michigan. This position is remote/hybrid, with occasional travel within Michigan. Candidates must reside within Michigan, or within a commutable distance.

The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

· Oversee the project strategy for MiCloud, including defining deliverables and timelines for technical programs.

· Develop a comprehensive project roadmap to proactively achieve goals and objectives.

· Use technical tools and software programs to plan, organize, and achieve project objectives.

· Collaborate with key stakeholders, including staff, advisory committees, partner district representatives, and contractors.

· Manage and supervise the execution of technical projects, ensuring they are completed within established parameters.

· Identify potential risks and create strategies to mitigate them effectively.

· Provide communication and organizational guidance and support to technical team and contractors.

· Maintain thorough documentation of project plans, processes, and outcomes.

· Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, ensuring their deliverables and performance meet program objectives.

· Resolve partner conflicts to ensure customer satisfaction.

· Leading project retrospectives to determine what was effective and how to improve for future projects.

· Provide limited training to partners

· Other duties as assigned

Qualified candidates will have:

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or a related field.

· 5+ years of dedicated project management (SCRUM/Agile preferred)

· 2+ years Amazon Web Services (AWS) preferred

Certificates, License, Registration: Project Management Certification or Coursework (Preferred)

This is a 12-month calendar position in job grade 18T with a yearly rate of pay between $68,019.72 and $100,825.55.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed substance in the workplace throughout their employment in the district.

KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives – all within a supportive and caring culture centered around our values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Kalamazoo was recently recognized as a great place to live in the 2024 50 Best Places to Live roundup by Money.com. Kalamazoo was noted for its abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods, as well as the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship for each Kalamazoo Public School resident graduate that provides up to 100% tuition for post-secondary education.

Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Executive Director of Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.

Technical Program Manager - MiCloud