Project Director

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

• Key Responsibilities

• Lead with a servant-leadership approach that reflects and promotes the company's mission, vision, values, and brand
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, staff, partners, and employers
• Set and execute operational strategy aligned with funder requirements, local needs, and organizational priorities
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable culture that drives collaboration, innovation, and excellent customer experience
• Participate in business development activities, including contract renewals and new business opportunities
• Communicate project performance, outcomes, and financial status to Equus leadership, funders, and Board stakeholders

• Financial Management

• Oversee fiscal operations and manage contract investments to maximize service delivery
• Forecast expenditures to ensure funding sustainability throughout the fiscal year
• Develop, manage, and deliver budgets in alignment with Equus and funder expectations
• Ensure costs comply with local, state, and federal guidelines, including cost allocation plans

• Human Resources & Talent Management

• Manage human resource functions, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management, in partnership with Corporate HR and Employee Relations
• Establish SMART goals aligned with contract, funder, and organizational objectives
• Evaluate team and program performance to ensure achievement of outcomes

• Operations, Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with all contractual, programmatic, and reporting requirements

• Maintain effective recordkeeping, control systems, and quality assurance practices

• Interpret funder priorities and translate them into actionable implementation plans

• Ensure delivery of required training and ongoing staff support

• Administer policies and procedures in accordance with company and funder standards

• Perform quality monitoring to ensure efficient, effective operations and a positive customer experience

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Project Management, or a closely related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive operational leadership experience, including program planning, development, and staff supervision
• Senior-level management experience overseeing multiple functions or teams, with accountability to executive leadership or a board of directors preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
• Demonstrated experience in fiscal and financial management, including budget oversight and management of grants and/or contracts
• Proven ability to manage and maintain contractual and funder relationships
• Experience providing operational oversight within a workforce development or human services environment preferred, but not required
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance may be required

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry's best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.