Director, Project Management

FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt
Location: Remote (U.S. - based)
Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000

Overview

Genesys Works is a national leader in providing pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experiences, and impactful relationships. Currently in 8 cities across the country, we are positioning ourselves for future growth and have an exciting opportunity for a strategic business leader to join the National team as a Director, Project Management.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director, Project Management will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects within Genesys Works, coordinate and monitor project management plans and timelines, build processes to drive cohesion, and regularly report on progress.

Working in collaboration with other leaders and colleagues, the Director, Program Management will be responsible for the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess the impact of significant projects upon internal stakeholders to ensure buy-in and alignment;
• Provide strategic guidance to ensure projects align with the organization�s overarching goals and objectives;
• Develop and maintain partnerships across the organization with multiple project teams; foster collaboration and communication between project teams and other departments;
• Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, documenting timeline and milestones, project vision, quality and performance measurements;
• Attend and/or host regular, cross-functional project update meetings to gather information and track project progress;
• Coordinate and monitor resources to ensure project efficiency and maximize deliverables; design risk mitigation plans to help minimize barriers to project completion;
• Provide regular written updates to the SLT to provide clarity on progress;
• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project work plan; and
• Create, test, and refine tools and methodologies to improve our organizational project management practices;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Seven (7)+ years of relevant experience;
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or other project management certification strongly preferred
• A deep belief in organizational mission;
• Extensive experience in project management tools and/or software
• Project management skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to work well under pressure;
• Self-starter, able to work with multiple stakeholders, and skilled at holding teammates accountable;
• Ability to balance multiple projects, prioritize and take directions from multiple people;
• Initiative to work independently while simultaneously maintaining a team focus;
• Strong organizational skills and a talent for creating efficiencies and refining processes;
• Ability to work with computers, software, and databases:
  • High degree of comfort working with Microsoft Office applications;
  • Experience using and familiarity with project management tools is strongly preferred;
  • Affinity with Salesforce is a plus;
• Critical thinking and strong analytical abilities; and
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Compensation

In our quest to be a nonprofit employer of choice, we offer:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off policy, (10) company paid holidays, and �Soft Close� between Christmas and New Year�s.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Communications allowance
• Focus Fridays and Flexible work arrangements

Genesys Works Organizational Values

Our Young People First

We believe young people and communities have the ability to shape their economic futures and build choice-filled lives. We leverage compassion in our advocacy to correct long-standing social injustices.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of working together in respectful partnership to create opportunities and meaningful change. By listening and evolving together, we create lasting and measurable impact.

Sustainability

We prioritize building resilience to withstand challenges, while also fostering continuous improvement in an ever-changing world. We responsibly allocate resources and ensure that every decision we make is guided by integrity and commitment to mission fidelity.

Equity

We commit to advancing economic opportunity to guide our obligations and interactions. We acknowledge systemic barriers and advocate for equal access to resources and opportunities that promote upward mobility.

Respect

We foster a culture of inclusivity, where everyone is valued and treated with dignity, in order to build stronger communities and create meaningful change. We act with kindness, seek to understand, and remain open to learning.

Our Commitment to People

Genesys Works is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all individuals feel valued and empowered. It starts with our talented candidates. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and seek to recruit, support, and retain talent that reflects the culturally diverse communities we serve. Discrimination or harassment of any kind has no place here.