Project Director

Career Team•Farmington, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Director oversees an individual WIOA project and executes its overall strategic plan. The role requires working knowledge of workforce development protocols, including a basic understanding of the field, core programs, and business plans. The position is part of the Corporate Management Team and is accountable for quality and integrity across workforce functions. It is 100% onsite in Santa Fe or Farmington, New Mexico, with local travel up to 30% of the time. The Project Director reports to the Regional Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3–5 years of operational leadership and management experience; knowledge of WIOA contracts and programs is preferred.
Experience and knowledge of WIOA, TANF, SNAP, and other workforce development contracts or programs.
Strong emotional intelligence and ability to lead a team with different working styles.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, and maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
Experience planning and organizing work standards, processes, and references.
Strong attention to detail and organizational, analytical, research, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, complete a high volume of assignments with speed and accuracy, and work cooperatively and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, handle personnel matters effectively, and respond to employee and personnel inquiries with sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA.
Knowledge of the local region and relevant partners.
Knowledge of WIOA contracts and programs.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with contract requirements, policies and procedures, and program monitoring.
Monitor expenditure rates, prevent disallowed costs, drive metrics and performance, support and coach frontline staff, and create project service delivery plans.
Coordinate planning and implementation of policies and procedures to support continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Serve as the primary local contact and contract liaison for the funding source.
Lead employees in executing program initiatives and support their growth.
Conduct regular coaching sessions and annual performance evaluations.
Approach daily work with a “ZAG” mindset.
Perform other duties and projects as needed.