Project Director

1 month ago

New Orleans LA USA, United States The Lighthouse for The Blind in New Orleans Full time
Job Title: PTS Project Director

The PTS Project Director plays a crucial role in leading the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Demonstration Project, ensuring its objectives are met in terms of targets, budget, and quality.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Define project goals, objectives, milestones, and deadlines.
  • Maintain project coherence by understanding how project needs and objectives align with the organization's mission.
  • Develop working knowledge of each department to optimize project objectives across the organization.
  • Cultivate positive relationships with stakeholders and team members, maintaining open communication to support project progress.
  • Manage resources, organize work, coordinate teams, and maintain project momentum, providing weekly updates to the COO.
  • Work in partnership with the Director of Employment Services to develop and execute new services offered through the project, collaborating to meet project goals and target outputs.
  • Monitor project progress to ensure milestones are met on time and within budget, providing monthly and quarterly data to comply with grant reporting requirements.
  • Collaborate with the Grant Manager to collect and analyze data required for project evaluation and reporting.
  • Identify and assess risks and opportunities in collaboration with executive leadership to ensure project objectives are successfully met.
  • Collaborate with communications staff to implement the 5-year communication plan, update the website, and support outreach efforts.
  • Formalize contracts and agreements with consultants and other contractors, monitoring them to ensure compliance.
  • Ensure coordination and collaboration between various departments and teams, facilitating project implementation and monitoring outputs.
  • Manage changes and updates to the project in collaboration with executive leadership.
  • Provide analysis and recommendations to improve project implementation and outcomes.
  • Follow the project evaluation plan and coordinate with the independent evaluator to provide required data.
  • Resolve issues and make decisions to ameliorate conflict that may threaten project success.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information and materials at the highest standards.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in health, business, social science, or a closely related field preferred.
  • The equivalent of at least 6 years of education and experience combined considered, managing large-scale projects and teams.
  • Project Management Certificate preferred.
  • Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and general knowledge of Windows-based software.
  • Experience with CRM software to manage data (Salesforce preferred).
  • Excellent organizational skills, time management, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Self-driven, able to work independently and with diverse teams.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Knowledge of best practices for project management and reporting.
  • Strong collaborator who builds positive working relationships to strengthen project implementation and drive results.
  • At least 3 years' experience managing complex projects, including budget management, contract management, reporting, and team coordination.
  • Experience with federal grant management preferred.
Working Conditions:

Office and industrial settings. Public venues. Some travel required across 30 parish region.

Work Schedule:

Full-time / salaried.

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