Project Director

The role

The Project Director oversees an individual project and executes its overall strategic plan. This role ensures quality and integrity across all workforce functions and manages daily programmatic operations.

What you will do

• Serves as primary local contact and contract liaison funding source
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements including adherence to policies and procedures and program monitoring
• Focus on expenditure rates, driving metrics and performance, and providing support and coaching to front-line staff
• Oversee and ensure the timely and accurate weekly tracking of key contract data elements
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of policies and procedures for continuous improvement
• Lead employees to execute program initiatives while supporting employee growth
• Maintain timely responsiveness to the funder and ensure clear communication
• Responsible for daily programmatic operations
• Cultivate and maintain community-based relationships and pursue new partnerships
• Conduct regular coaching sessions and annual performance evaluations of the team

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of experience in operational leadership and management
• 3+ years of demonstrated ability working in a dynamic team environment
• 2+ years of experience with computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Google suite
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to lead a team with different working styles
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality
• Sharp attention to detail with organizational, analytical, research, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask and be proactive
• Exceptional time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A Valid Driver’s License
• Experience and knowledge of WIOA and other workforce development contracts/programs

Nice to have

• Master’s or MBA degree
• Proven ability to provide strategic oversight of fiscal responsibility
• In-depth knowledge of leading program compliance and maintaining quality integrity

Benefits

• healthcare
• dental
• personal/vacation time

Before you apply

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check including criminal, prior employment and education verification

About the company

Founded in 1996, Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization. It blends technology with high-touch services to drive outcomes for job seekers.