Workforce Project Director

Career Team•Plano, TX

10h•$110,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Career Team is looking to hire a Project Director who will be responsible for overseeing the Workforce Solutions North Central Texas 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. As a leader and member of the Corporate Management Team, 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 have a high level of professionalism
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
Knowledgeable about the 14 county North Central service area
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
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
A Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Master’s or MBA degree
Experience and knowledge of WIOA, TANF, SNAP, Choices, and other workforce development contracts/programs
Bilingual or multilingual
Training in trauma-informed care, evidence-based practice, and/or whole family services

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with contract requirements, including adherence to policies and procedures, and program monitoring
Maintain knowledge of WIOA/TANF/SNAP and other program legislation, policies, and procedures
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 Workforce Solutions North Central Workforce Development Board
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 “ZAG” mindset
Other duties and projects as needed