Technology Research Manager jobs in Tacoma, WA

Technology Research Manager leads research and evaluation of emerging trends in the information technology field to determine their worth to the organization. Designs and oversees staff education on the use of new technology. Being a Technology Research Manager recommends ways to apply new products and solutions that will maximize their value to the organization. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Technology Research Manager typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Technology Research Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Technology Research Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Manager of Technology
  • Impact Public Schools
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
  • Manager of Technology


    Academic SY:
    2024-2025
    Report to: Director of Operations
    Location: Tukwila, WA, South Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA, Renton, WA

    Compensation
    Impact’s competitive benefits make us stand out as an employer. Home office employees:
    • Receive a generous PTO package, including major holidays, the week between Christmas and New Years, the week of July 4th, 18 flexible PTO days
    • Have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and long term disability insurance
    • Are part of the state’s retirement system, with generous employer contributions
    • Can access Impact’s Employee Assistance Program, which offers a suite of services including free counseling sessions
    • Can participate in various professional development opportunities with Impact’s partner organizations
    • Flexible work from home schedule

    In This Position, You Will Be Responsible For:

    User Support and Customer Service
    • Coordinates with school site staff to provide technical support on all technology-related issues, including troubleshooting computer software and hardware problems, replacements/upgrades, and classroom technology
    • Manages our internal ticketing system including escalation of tickets to appropriate parties
    • Sets high standards for excellent customer service and holds external vendors accountable to meeting them
    • Ensures all issues are expediently addressed, resolved, and communicated with technician notes
    • Actively raises issues and recommends improvements to technology support services
    • Provides technology orientation and training to staff

    Operations & Vendor Management
    • Liaise with Directors of School Operations and Home Office Operations team regarding all technology needs at the school and network levels
    • Co-develop and manage technology annual budget, using monthly budget-to-actual-to-projection reports.
    • Work with instructional technology vendors to ensure products are implemented and managed successfully
    • Manage all purchasing and oversee asset management for technology equipment and services, aligned with budget
    • Continuously improve on policies and procedures for day-to-day activities (staff/student how-tos, security, acceptable use agreements, etc.).

    Technology Project Management
    • Assumes responsibility for special technology projects that are rolled-out at schools across our network
    • Collaborate with academic leadership to support blended learning and instructional technology implementation
    • Work with schools and teachers to ensure digital content is easily accessible to all students (e.g. accessing devices and signing into applications)
    • Ensure staff and student user accounts in instructional applications are effectively and efficiently managed (via Clever or other method)
    • Manage and administer internal systems to fit alignment to organizational goals and needs.
    • Anticipate and research new technologies for the benefit of improving scholar and staff member experience with technology

    Top 3 Skills and Characteristics:
    • Customer Service: Ability to problem solve, meet the needs, and provide excellent service to Impact faculty as the technical point person for all technology related issues
    • Communication: Ability to convey expectations, provide feedback, collaborate with stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and maintain transparency within the network community
    • Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and ensure smooth workflows while managing various aspects of technology operations including administering learning applications, maintaining Internet content filtering, resolving network issues, troubleshooting hardware equipment, etc.

    Required Qualifications
    • Must have a Bachelor’s degree or actively working towards completing a bachelor's degree (within 2-years of employment required)
    • Preferred Qualifications
    • 1 - 4 years of related working experience troubleshooting and resolving issues related to student information systems (such as Skyward, CEDARS, Clever, Schoolmint, etc.) and hardware devices (such as computers, printers, networks, and smartphones)
      • Expertise in using spreadsheet tools (e.g. Excel, Sheets) to collect, manipulate, and report data.
      • Minimum 2 years project management experience
      • Experience in school contexts is a plus
      • Previous start-up experience is a plus
    • Experience working to close the opportunity gap

    License/Certification
    • Must have or be eligible to obtain a CPR certification
    • Must have or be eligible to obtain a food handler certification

    Non negotiables
    • Provide academic transcript
    • Must pass a fingerprint and background check
    • Complete Safeschools trainings

    Selection Process
    Apply using this link here > Submit Resume, Cover Letter and Reference > Phone Screen > In person or Virtual Final Interview > Offer

    Equal Employment Opportunity
    Impact Public Schools is committed to providing a work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment. Click here to review Impact’s Employee Non-discrimination Policy for Impact Schools (viewable document update in real time)

    Non-Discrimination Statements
    Impact Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Click here to review Impact’s designated leaders responsible to handle all questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at each of Impact’s schools (viewable document update in real time)
  • 13 Days Ago

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PROJECT MANAGER
  • Concrete Technology Corporation
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
  • II. JOB SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Chief Project Manager, this position must be competent in all conventional aspects of the production of precast/pre-stressed concrete members. This position u...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Security Technology Manager (R37666)
  • Blue Origin, LLC
  • Kent, WA FULL_TIME
  • We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will r...
  • 27 Days Ago

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER
  • Genius Minds
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
  • JOB DUTIES: Responsible for managing the project plan, issues, analyzing risks, producing status reports and communicating them to stakeholders utilizing business leadership skills and an understandin...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Technical Project Manager (valves and component testing)
  • ALTEN Technology USA
  • Kent, WA FULL_TIME
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Develop and/or maintain project plans for component testing. Coordinate configuration changes with upstream a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Project Manager - Systems, Test, and Flight Operations (Remote)
  • ALTEN Technology USA
  • Kent, WA FULL_TIME
  • As Project Manager you will be responsible for; Manage production issues and implement migration plans Track and manage changes in requirements and deliverables Oversee hardware flow, manage continuou...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Senior Information Technology Manager
  • Addison Group
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Duties: Lead a team of IT professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management to drive high levels...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Technology Manager (OMS)
  • lululemon
  • Seattle, WA
  • who we are lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursui...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Technology Manager, ESG - Analytics and Platforms
  • Lululemon
  • Seattle, WA
  • Description & Requirements who we are lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manager Commercial Technologies Software Engineering - Data Foundation
  • Cardinal Health
  • Olympia, WA
  • **_What Commercial Technologies Software Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health_** Commercial Technologies manages t...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Information Technology Manager @ Remote
  • Hcltech
  • Seattle, WA
  • HI Hope this email finds you well ! HCL is hiring for fulltime position for IT Manager. Please share updated resume at m...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Technology Manager (OMS)
  • Lululemon
  • Seattle, WA
  • who we are lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursui...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior OMS Technology Manager
  • Lululemon
  • Seattle, WA
  • ***This position will be based in Seattle, WA and you need to be open to relocation and working in the office in a hybri...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Technology Manager- Global Architecture
  • Lululemon
  • Seattle, WA
  • Description & Requirements Sr. Technology Manager - Architecture Operation (This role is hybrid, 3 days in office & 2 da...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...
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Income Estimation for Technology Research Manager jobs
$172,070 to $240,871
Tacoma, Washington area prices
were up 2.8% from a year ago

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