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Project Director

Equus
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Feb 2026
💰 $110,000/yr($90,000/yr$110,000/yr)

About the role

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.

Pay Range $45-$55/Hourly

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.

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