Project Director

Project Director – WIOA ProgramCareer Team is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. We blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country. At Career Team, we're solving today's unemployment challenges with smart software, world-class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you'll feel right at home here.The Project Director is responsible for overseeing an individual 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 Executive Director is accountable for ensuring quality and integrity across all workforce functions. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.The Project Director is an integral part of our team and will assist us with our mission of accelerating the human condition!Career Team also offers a competitive package including: 401k with a generous employer match; medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employee-sponsored HSA on any qualifying plans; disability insurance; and supplemental insuranceYour Impact On Career TEAM's Success: Ensure compliance with contract requirements, including the adherence to policies and procedures and program monitoring; Focus on expenditure rates ensuring everything is on track without disallowed costs, driving metrics and performance, providing support and coaching to 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 funding source; Lead a team of high functioning employees to execute the program initiatives while supporting employee growth; 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.To Qualify For This Role, The Ideal Qualifications Include: A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Masters or MBA Preferred; 3-5 years of operational leadership and management experience with knowledge of WIOA contracts/programs preferred; Experience and knowledge of WIOA, TANF, SNAP, and other workforce development contracts/program; Strong emotional intelligence and ability to lead a team with different working styles; The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient maintain a high-level of confidentiality; Knowledge about the local region and relevant partners (preferred); Experience in planning and organizing work standards, processes, and references; Sharp attention to detail with strong organizational, analytical, research and critical thinking skills; The capability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, including the ability to perform and complete a high volume of work assignments with speed and accuracy, work cooperatively with others and showing courteousness and a high level of professionalism; The ability to maintain confidentiality at all times, handle personnel matters effectively, and handle employee and personnel inquiries with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy; A Valid Driver's License.Travel: Local travel, up to 30% of the timeSalary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year, based on a 40 hour work weekFounded in 1996, Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization.Career Team's outstanding record of accelerating the human condition has resulted in numerous honors:Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companiesRecipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovationFeatured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions programInvited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare-to-Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 US training providerAs a socially conscious organization, Career Team has found a healthy balance between for-profit innovation and community enrichment. Looking ahead, the organization will continue to close the nation's opportunity divide with additional government-funded workforce sites; while also building staff capacity of workforce funding sources and industry providers.Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.Background Check Requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.