Project Manager

About Houston-Galveston Area Council 

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.  

We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive. 

What will I be doing?

The Project Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight, coordination, and implementation of workgroups, employer engagement initiatives, special programs and grant-funded initiatives led by the Gulf Coast Workforce Board. This role involves managing Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) grants, ensuring compliance with all reporting and documentation requirements, and facilitating collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders, including chambers of commerce, economic development committees, elected officials, and other partners.

This position requires exceptional organizational, communication, public speaking and leadership skills, with the ability to navigate interdepartmental projects and government and community-based environments.

Key Qualifications

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

ü Maintain consistent, professional communication with the Texas Workforce Commission, Department of Labor, local official representatives, internal departments, contractors, and community partners.

ü Coordinate and facilitate meetings, presentations, and progress reports for stakeholders including state officials, funders, local employers, and nonprofit partners.

ü Build and maintain productive relationships with local chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, embassies, and elected officials.

Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Grant Management & Compliance

ü Oversee the implementation of special initiatives funded by the Texas Workforce Commission, including but not limited to:

o Skills Development Fund

o High Demand Job Training

o Self Sufficiency

o Incumbent Worker

o Texas Industry Partnership

ü Ensure compliance with all TWC grant requirements, including deadlines, budget constraints, program objectives, and allowable expenditures.

ü Prepare, enter, and verify required reports and data in accordance with TWC and internal standards.

ü Serve as primary liaison to TWC staff on assigned grants or special projects, responding promptly to inquiries and updates.

Project Leadership & Coordination

ü Lead cross-functional project teams for special initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic workforce goals.

ü Organize, facilitate, and document Advisory Committee meetings and other stakeholder working groups.

ü Develop project plans, timelines, and progress metrics, monitor and report on project milestones and deliverables.

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