Project Director

TITLE:

Project Director

REPORTS TO:

Regional Director

LOCATION:

Deep East Texas Workforce Development Area

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-Time, Exempt Employee

Career TEAM is looking to hire a Project Director who will be responsible for overseeing a single project and ensuring the project's overall strategic plan is executed. In this role, the incumbent will apply working knowledge of Workforce Development protocols, including a basic understanding of the field, core programs, and business plans. As a leader and member of the Corporate Management Team, the Project Director is accountable for ensuring quality and integrity across all workforce functions.

Your Impact on Career Team’s Success:

Serves as primary local contact and contract liaison with Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas (WSDET) and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)

Oversee daily programmatic operations across the twelve-county Deep East region

Ensure compliance with contract requirements, including adherence to policies and procedures, and program monitoring

Prepare and manage multiple funding streams' rates to keep the project on track without disallowed costs, drive metrics and performance, provide support, coach frontline staff, and create service delivery plans for the project

Lead high-functioning teams to execute program initiatives while supporting employee growth, through coaching and training

Build and maintain strong relationships with the Board, employers, community organizations, labor representatives, and workforce partners, through regular meetings and planning sessions across the Deep East region

Support business development and identify growth opportunities within the project, state, and region

Conduct regular coaching sessions and annual performance evaluations of the team

Approach each day and task with a "ZAG" mindset

Other duties and projects as needed

Other Job Duties: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be requested to perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.  The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

To Qualify for This Role, You Must Have:

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 with an aptitude for communication and interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with others, with courteousness and a high level of professionalism

2+ years of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Google suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Mail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive

Willingness to uphold Career Team’s core values and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration

Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to lead a team with different working styles.

A demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality, handling personnel matters effectively, and handling employee and personnel inquiries with sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy

Sharp attention to detail with exceptional organizational, analytical, research, and critical thinking skills, including the ability to perform and complete a high volume of work assignments with speed and accuracy

Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

A Valid Driver’s License

Additional Skills/Knowledge Career Team Would Love for This Role:

Master’s or MBA degree

Experience and knowledge of WIOA, TANF, SNAP, and other workforce development contracts/programs

Bilingual or multilingual, especially in Spanish

Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive

Salary: $90,000 - $95,000/yr

Travel: Up to 50% travel within the region