The National Institute for Work and Learning (NIWL) – housed within FHI 360’s US Business Unit – improves lives by building the capacity of and advancing work and learning outcomes for communities, workforce and education systems, and individuals. Services provided by NIWL include research and evaluation, technical assistance, capacity building, professional development training, resources and tool development, strategic planning and program development, and communications support.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Manager position manages core programmatic functions of NIWL’s work with Career and Technical Education (CTE) and College and Career Readiness (CCR) programs, including professional development and curricula support. The Project Manager will be responsible for providing responsive and high-quality technical assistance through the management, growth, and sustainment of successful CTE and CCR programs that accelerate student outcomes and advance CTE programming and career-connected learning nationwide while utilizing a locally driven approach. The Program Manager is responsible for all aspects of CTE programs in NIWL’s portfolio, at a minimum, and will ensure efficient project management including, but not limited to project startup, development and maintenance of project workplans, management of project deliverables, schedules, progress reports and annual performance reports, risk management, and general project monitoring.

Supported by a technical team, the Program Manager will develop program content, tools and resources, identify training needs, and provide technical quality control to local partners, supporting communications for the program, and overseeing the research and evaluation plan. The Project Manager will report to NIWL’s Director of Strategic Initiatives & Programming.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• General Program Management. Works with the Project Director to ensure the successful coordination, management, and implementation of the overall project and specifically at the local site implementation level. Monitors work plans and deliverables, ensuring each local implementation site adheres to identified strategies and remains technically sound. Reviews and uses data to support programmatic effectiveness and continuous program improvement. Creates and maintains project materials, including but not limited to standardized operating procedures, protocols, implementation guides, and other templates. Oversees the successful implementation of annual communities of practice and quarterly peer-to-peer learning sessions. Establishes, monitors and closes out sub-awards and sub-grant agreements and tracks disbursements.
• Collaboration & Communication. Maintains strong working relationships and consistent communication with internal and external colleagues and program partners around the country. Prepares and delivers high-quality products, including program reports, summaries, and briefs, in a timely fashion.
• Capacity Building and Technical Assistance. Conducts analysis of program implementation to identify areas for improvement and proposes appropriate technical strategy and guidelines to advance implementation. Works with senior staff to develop materials and tools that support local program implementation, foster continuous program improvement, and build local capacity. Provides coaching and training (in the field and virtually via online tools) to local NGO partners, as identified. Participate in on-site visits, organize and lead listening sessions, and conduct technical assistance and coaching sessions that foster the development of customized technical assistance plans, address gaps, and promote professional development.
• Business Development. Participates in new business development functions, as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 5-8 years of program management experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, foundation, or private organization.
• Strong understanding of College and Career Readiness (CCR), Career and Technical Education (CTE), K12 and higher education/post-secondary education, including knowledge and management of Carl Perkins funding.
• Work collaboratively with curricula specialists, instructional departments, campuses, and community partners; develop and implement professional development plans for community partners, as well as lead the implementation of quality community practices aligned with project goals and initiatives.
• Communicate and collaborate across partners to enhance service delivery, program delivery, and partner satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain integrated management systems to ensure quality program delivery.
• Comply with policies and regulations established by federal and state law, including but not limited to the Department of Education, State Board of Education, and local Board Policy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as work collaboratively within a team; ability to meet deadlines under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and an understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues associated with national program implementation, scalability, and working with youth.
• Articulate and professional; able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with corporate clients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. Fluency in a second language (Spanish) is highly desired.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Education, Education Policy, Education Research, Public Policy, Sociology, Psychology, Agriculture, Technology or related fields;
• CTE and project management certification preferred.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to move 5-50 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, etc.), customer relations management and business analytics tools (i.e., Power BI, Salesforce), program management software (WorkZone), LMS and CMS platforms (i.e., WordPress).

Travel Requirements:

• 15% – 25% domestic and international travel is expected.

The expected hiring salary range for this role is listed below. FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.

Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

Hiring Salary Range: $80,000 – $107,000

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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