Project Director: Monarch Transition and Employment Program

American Printing House For The Blind • Louisville, KY

417d • $69,300 - $87,000

About The Position

The Project Director for the Monarch Transition and Employment Program at the American Printing House for the Blind is responsible for leading and coordinating a cross-departmental initiative aimed at enhancing employment access technology for transition-age individuals. This role involves the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Monarch Explore, Prepare, Engage project, which is federally grant-funded. The position emphasizes collaboration across various teams to ensure effective program delivery and aims to empower individuals who are blind or have low vision through innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Business, or a related field; Master's degree is valued.
• 4+ years experience as a program manager or equivalent.
• Solid project process knowledge, including planning and management experience.
• Proven experience in leading large projects from beginning to end with a high rate of success.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with project-management software, e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills, time-management skills, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of reading and writing Braille, as well as accessibility practices.
• Project-management training and experience; industry coursework and/or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize project activities from concept to launch, including cross-functional business activities and requirements.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and dashboards, tracking and reporting progress against these benchmarks.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate program initiatives and foster communication and collaboration.
• Monitor and evaluate program performance using data-driven insights to guide decision-making and enhance effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key project staff and partners to address challenges and incorporate best practices.
• Prepare grant budgets and timelines and monitor adherence by key staff.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely reporting and alignment with program goals.
• Encourage a culture of growth and innovation within project teams and across the organization.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for program processes and procedures.
• Implement and uphold rigorous standards for process improvement and efficiency.

Benefits

• Health Insurance covered at 80% for employees
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Loan forgiveness
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree