Project Director

Career Team•Everett, WA

11d•$85,000 - $88,000•Onsite

About The Position

Career Team is seeking a Project Director to oversee an individual workforce development project and execute its overall strategic plan. The role requires working knowledge of workforce development protocols, core programs, and business plans, and accountability for quality and integrity across workforce functions. The Project Director manages daily program operations, ensures contract compliance and sound expenditure rates, advances performance metrics, and supports and coaches front-line staff. The position is based onsite in Snohomish County, Washington, with travel primarily within the county to support project operations and partnerships. Travel outside the county requires prior approval from the Regional Director.

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 excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
At least 2 years of computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools, 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 assignments quickly and accurately.
Exceptional 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, procedures, and program monitoring.
Monitor expenditure rates, prevent disallowed costs, drive performance metrics, and support and coach front-line staff.
Create service delivery plans for projects.
Coordinate planning and implementation of policies and procedures to support continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Lead employees in executing program initiatives while supporting employee growth.
Oversee daily programmatic operations.
Conduct regular coaching sessions and annual performance evaluations for the team.
Approach tasks with a solutions-oriented and responsive mindset.
Perform other reasonable related duties and projects as assigned.