Project Director

Career Team•Everett, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Career Team is looking to hire a Project Director who will be responsible for overseeing an individual project, ensuring, and executing the project's overall strategic plan. In this role, the incumbent will practice working knowledge in Workforce Development protocols, which include a basic understanding of the field, core programs, and business plans. The Project Director is accountable for ensuring quality and integrity across all workforce functions.

Requirements

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, interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with others, show courteousness, and having a high level of professionalism
Ability to lead in a dynamic team environment - must have excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
2+ years of experience with computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Google suite 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
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
Ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse customer base with the ability to be culturally sensitive
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
Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive
Experience and knowledge of WIOA and other workforce development contracts/programs
A 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 integrity across all workforce development functions and contract requirements

Responsibilities

Serves as primary local contact and contract liaison funding source
Ensure compliance with contract requirements including, the adherence to policies and procedures and program monitoring
Focus on expenditure rates ensuring everything is on track without disallowed costs, driving metrics and performance, providing support, coaching front-line staff, and creating service delivery plans for projects
Coordinate the planning and implementation of policies and procedures for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
Serve as the primary local contact and contract liaison for the funding source
Lead high-functioning employees to execute the program initiatives while supporting employee growth
Responsible for daily programmatic operations
Conduct regular coaching sessions and annual performance evaluations of the team
Approach each day and task with a solutions-oriented and responsive mindset
Other duties and projects as needed