Project Director

Company Description

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Job Description

– Leads by example through servant leadership values

- Promotes the company mission, vision, values, and brand

- Develops and maintains strong relationships with funders, staff, partners and employers

- Sets strategy for successful operations taking into consideration funder, local area and organizational needs

- Fosters a positive, inclusive and accountable culture

- Establishes a motivational, collaborative, and innovative work environment that fosters excellent customer experience and results

- Participates in business development activities, including contract rebid and new business opportunities

- Communicates project and company activities and progress to Equus leadership, funder staff and Board Financial

-Responsibility for fiscal operations of the project

- Manages contract investment to maximize services

- Forecasts spending to ensure funding availability throughout the fiscal year

- Creates and delivers on Equus and funder's budget expectations

- Reviews costs are in alignment with local, federal and state allowances

- Establishes and reviews cost allocation plans Human Resources

- Manage human resource responsibilities such hiring, coaching, disciplining (when appropriate) in coordination with the corporate HR team and Employee Relations Director

- Oversees hiring of team members to include consistent onboarding and training

- Sets SMART goals for team members that align with contract, funder and Equus goals/objectives

- Evaluates the performance and impact of the organization and staff in meeting objectives Performance and Quality

- Ensure compliance to meet or exceed contractual expectations while responsibly achieving our mission and vision, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of the operation

- Ensure proper practices regarding record keeping, control systems, and proper reporting

- Ensure all requisite training is delivered appropriately, providing effective training and support Operations

- Ensure compliance with contractual and program requirements - Ensure a positive customer experience for all internal and external customers

- Ability to interpret funder priorities and develop implementation plans

- Develop and maintain effective relationships with our customers, including the funding agency and area employers

- Administer policies and procedures in accordance with company, funder and program standards

- Develop and maintain effective relationships with our customers, including the funding agency and area employers - perform Quality Assurance and Quality Monitoring

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

- BS/BA in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Project Management, or closely related field of study;

- Operational leadership experience with a minimum of 5 years professional experience organizing, planning, and developing programs and services at a management level, including supervision of others;

- Senior level management experience managing multiple departments/functions/teams, with direct responsibility to executive leadership or a board of directors strongly desired; or equivalent combination of education, experience and demonstrated results as determined appropriate for the specific opportunity by the hiring manager

- Fiscal / financial management experience, operational oversight, and experience managing grants and/or contracts

- Proven ability to manage contractual relationships

- At least 2 years of experience providing operational oversight in a workforce development or human services environment desired, but not required

- Experience in public speaking

- Intermediate level MS Office Skills

- Proof of valid driver's license and liability insurance may be required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyo