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Equus Software · 5 hours ago

Project Director

Equus is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America, focusing on sustainable, high-growth industries. The Project Director will lead operations, manage relationships with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations while fostering a positive work environment.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Operational leadershipFiscal managementContract managementPublic speakingProject managementMS Office skillsTeam managementRelationship building

Required

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

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities
Networking programs

Company

Equus Software

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Equus Software is a computer software company that provides cloud-based technology and mobility solutions.