Project Director

Career Team • Everett, WA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Career Team is hiring a Project Director to oversee an individual workforce development project and ensure the execution of its overall strategic plan. The role applies working knowledge of workforce development protocols, including a basic understanding of the field, core programs, and business plans. The Project Director is accountable for quality and integrity across workforce functions and for the project's daily programmatic operations. The position serves as the primary local contact and contract liaison for the funding source, leads employees in executing program initiatives, and supports their growth through coaching and performance evaluations. The role is based onsite in Snohomish County, Washington, and involves travel primarily within the county to support operations and partnerships; travel outside the county requires prior approval from the Regional Director. The position is full-time and exempt.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in operational leadership and management.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience working in a dynamic team environment, with communication and interpersonal skills to cooperate with others, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Ability to lead in a dynamic team environment, with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• At least 2 years of computer proficiency using Microsoft Office and Google applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Mail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive.
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to lead a team with different working styles.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality, handling personnel matters effectively, and responding to employee and personnel inquiries with sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to work in varied settings with a culturally diverse customer base and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational, analytical, research, and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to complete a high volume of work accurately and quickly.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and be proactive.
• Experience and knowledge of WIOA and other workforce development contracts or programs.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or MBA degree.
• Proven ability to provide strategic oversight of fiscal responsibility, ensuring accurate expenditure rates and achievement of performance metrics.
• In-depth knowledge of leading program compliance and maintaining quality and integrity across workforce development functions and contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary local contact and contract liaison for the funding source.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, policies, and procedures, including program monitoring.
• Monitor expenditure rates to keep spending on track and avoid disallowed costs.
• Drive metrics and performance, support and coach front-line staff, and create project service delivery plans.
• Coordinate planning and implementation of policies and procedures for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Lead employees in executing program initiatives while supporting employee growth.
• Manage daily programmatic operations.
• Conduct regular coaching sessions and annual performance evaluations for the team.
• Approach work with a solutions-oriented and responsive mindset.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager