Senior Project Manager

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The mission of the Office of Homeless Services (OHS) is to make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring.  OHS works collaboratively with a broad-based network of public and private providers focused on utilizing practices that are informed by data, honor the different perspectives of all stake holders and are trauma informed.  OHS works to maximize resources while monitoring emerging trends, tracking progress, and shifting priorities as needed.

OHS serves as the Collaborative Applicant for the US Department of Housing & Urban Development’s Continuum of Care Program (CoC) for the City of Philadelphia. The CoC is the community wide planning body designed to make homelessness rare, brief and nonrecurring; provide funding for these efforts to nonprofit providers, and work in partnership with state and local agencies to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused to homeless individuals, families, and communities; promote access to and effect utilization of mainstream programs; and optimize self-sufficiency among those experiencing homelessness.

Job Description

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Policy, Planning and Performance Management (P3), the Senior Project Manager is responsible for implementing systems to ensure the agency effectively performs its role as the Collaborative Applicant for the US Department of Housing & Urban Development’s Continuum of Care Program, implements the Roadmap to Homes 5-year strategic plan and supports citywide planning efforts to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for coordination of planning activities outlined in the HUD CoC Program Interim Rule governed through the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009. The primary focus on developing a community-wide plan, CoC Governance and assisting with the application development for the HUD CoC Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This position also incorporates further planning activities carried out through the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Interim Rule, as well as the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Proposed Rule.

This position supports OHS staff in understanding regulatory requirements for the CoC Program and how they impact systemwide policies, including the HMIS and local Coordinated Entry System.

The Senior Project Manager works collaboratively with OHS, community partners, and HUD-funded agencies to ensure stakeholders have input on CoC planning and policies.

Essential Functions

• Supports the planning team with required HUD Continuum of Care governance structures and related committees to ensure they are functioning effectively to address the needs and the priorities of the CoC.
• Review and analyze federal and local regulations and priorities; national trends and best practices; and assessment and performance data to design, in partnership with OHS leadership and staff, homeless service providers, and people with lived experience of homelessness, strategies to ensure that Philadelphia’s homeless assistance system is informed and equipped to effectively and efficiently make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Philadelphia.
• Working closely with a variety of stakeholders, managing the processes to develop, implement, and monitor Philadelphia’s strategic plan and related strategies and action steps to accomplish OHS’ mission.
• Utilize data analysis to recommend policy and system changes to align with a high-quality, trauma informed, person-centered, efficient homeless assistance system that effectivel