Project Director (816030) - job 1 of 3

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Experienced leaders regardless of prior workforce development experience are typically best fit for this opportunity. Skilled, proactive, forward thinkers who know their limits yet aren’t afraid to test them are encouraged to apply.

• Manages successful implementation of a welfare and workforce services contract assuring that all contractual commitments are met. 
• Set clear expectations for all team members, ensure accountability, and appropriately and quickly address human resources and team concerns.
• Ultimately responsible for adherence to federal, state, and local policies as well as Workforce Services policies and procedures.
• Responsible for maximization of project funding streams and operating within funding guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with the funding source, area employers and all workforce partners to optimize funding, customer satisfaction and community relations.
• Facilitates project accomplishments and ensures that management decisions and contractual goals are understood and supported by staff.
• Assure that all staff are trained and meet performance standards as outlined by the contract.
• Provide leadership, budget/fiscal management oversight, manage staff, and monitor performance management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community resources to further program goals
• Ensure a positive customer experience for all internal and external customers
• Evaluate the performance and impact of the organization and staff in meeting objectives and delivery of services; perform Quality Assurance and Quality Monitoring
• Foster a positive, inclusive and accountable culture while promoting the company mission, vision, values, and brand
• Manage human resource responsibilities such hiring, coaching, discipline (when appropriate) in coordination with the corporate HR team
• Ensure proper practices regarding record keeping, control systems, and proper reporting
• Foster a motivational, collaborative, and innovative work environment
• Administer policies and procedures in accordance with company, funder and program standards
• Respond timely and fully to all funder and company requests for information and reports.
• Participate in business development activities including contract rebid and new business activities
• Present information on project and company activities and progress as invited or required at meetings and conferences
• Other duties as assigned

Successful candidates will have the following key skills:

• Critical thinking with the ability to gather information and develop solutions.
• High level written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate complex concepts and provide clear direction to teams.
• Must be able to set expectations for accountability and exercise progressive action steps with teams as needed.
• Sound judgment to support decision-making, course correction and action planning based on local workforce area needs.
• Ability to discern needs for improved efficiencies, process improvement and overall change management.
• High emotional intelligence, resourcefulness and solutions oriented leadership style.
• Solid essential fiscal management skills with a willingness to grow in this area.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Project Management, or closely related field of study; and
• Operational leadership experience with a minimum of 5 years professional experience organizing, planning, and developing programs and services at a management level, including supervision of others; Senior level management experience managing multiple departments/functions/teams, with direct responsibility to executive leadership or a board of directors strongly desired; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and demonstrated results as determined appropriate for the specific opportunity by the hiring manager
• At least 2 years of experience providing operational oversight in a workforce development environment desired, but not required
• Experience in public speaking
• Intermediate level MS Office Skills
• Proof of valid driver’s license and liability insurance may be required
• Fiscal / financial management experience, operational oversight, and experience managing grants and/or contracts
• Proven ability to manage contractual relationships

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.