Workforce Project Director

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 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.

Position: Project Director (Dallas/Fort Worth area) – responsibilities include overseeing the Workforce Solutions and executing the project\'s overall strategic plan. The role requires practical knowledge of Workforce Development protocols, core programs, and business plans. As a member of the Corporate Management Team, the Project Director is accountable for ensuring quality and integrity across all workforce functions.

Responsibilities

• 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, driving metrics and performance, providing support, coaching 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 Workforce Solutions North Central Workforce Development Board
• Lead high-functioning employees to execute the program initiatives while supporting employee growth
• 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
• Other duties and projects as needed

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 and interpersonal skills
• 2+ years of experience with computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• 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 tact and diplomacy
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License

Additional Skills/Knowledge

• Master’s or MBA degree (optional)
• Experience with WIOA, TANF, SNAP, and other workforce development contracts/programs (preferred)
• Bilingual or multilingual (preferred)
• Training in trauma-informed care, evidence-based practice, and/or whole family services (preferred)

Employment Type

Full-Time, Exempt Employee

Job Site

On Site

Travel

35% travel throughout the region, weekly

About Career Team

Founded in 1996, Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization.

Equal Opportunity

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.