Workforce Project Director

Role Overview

Career 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 for job seekers across the country. We are seeking a Project Director in the Dallas/Fort Worth area who will oversee Workforce Solutions, ensuring execution of the project’s overall strategic plan and maintaining quality and integrity across all workforce functions.

Your Impact on Career Team’s Success

• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, including adherence to policies and procedures and program monitoring.
• Maintain knowledge of WIOA, TANF, SNAP and other program legislation, policies and procedures.
• Focus on expenditure rates, ensuring everything is on track without disallowed costs; drive metrics and performance; provide support and coaching to front‑line staff; and create 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 Workforce Solutions North Central Workforce Development Board.
• Lead high-functioning employees to execute program initiatives while supporting employee growth.
• Be responsible for daily programmatic operations.
• Conduct regular coaching sessions and annual performance evaluations of the team.
• Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset.
• Perform other duties and projects as needed.

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in operational leadership and management.
• 3+ years of demonstrated ability working in a dynamic team environment with strong communication, interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• 2+ years of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Google suite.
• Knowledgeable about the 14‑county North Central service area.
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to lead a team with different working styles.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and handling personnel matters with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy.
• Sharp attention to detail with exceptional organizational, analytical, research and critical‑thinking skills.
• Exceptional time‑management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A valid driver’s license.

Additional Skills/Knowledge

• Master’s or MBA degree.
• Experience and knowledge of WIOA, TANF, SNAP, Choices and other workforce development contracts/programs.
• Bilingual or multilingual.
• Training in trauma‑informed care, evidence‑based practice and/or whole‑family services.

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full‑Time, Exempt Employee

Job Site: On Site

Travel: 35% travel throughout the region, weekly

Legal Information

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.

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