DWFS - Project Director

Equus Workforce Solutions; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions is seeking a Project Director to lead the Green Country Workforce Centers in Oklahoma. The role reports to the Regional Director and requires managing staff, budgets, and program objectives across several offices within Oklahoma.

The position emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with partners to meet performance goals and funding requirements across the Workforce Center system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Progressive responsibilities in management and workforce development program operations.
• Experience in training/coaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead Workforce Center team to ensure operations meet funding source requirements and regional goals are met or exceeded.
• Plan and implement a quality management model for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare budgets across multiple funding streams with the project accountant; monitor expenditures and ensure proper use of funds.
• Maintain cost allocations plans for allowable fund usage and compliance with program regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet company objectives and support overtime if required.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

People management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Budget management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Company Description

About Us

The Dynamic Difference

We don't just run programs. We build them around people. Our human-centered approach combines real corporate support, long-term leadership, and cutting-edge technology including AI interview tools, virtual reality career exploration, and real-time predictive analytics. Every solution is flexible, integrated, and designed to get results. Our leaders have been with us since day one. Our processes are built to improve. And our commitment to customers never wavers.

Who We Are

A National Leader in Workforce Solutions

We are a nationally and internationally respected leader in workforce training, consulting, management, and administrative services. From supporting job seekers facing barriers to employment, to building employer talent pipelines and delivering statewide training, we bring quality, accountability, and expertise to every program we touch.

Job Description

Job Title:

Project Director

Reports to:

Regional Director

Position Classification:

Exempt

Salary:

$75,000 to $90,000

Office Location:

Green Country Workforce Offices, Main Office is Tulsa, OK (must live in Oklahoma)

Primary Objectives of Position:

Provide management, leadership, coaching and staff support to implement the mission, vision and business plans of the Board and Workforce Center System. Will need to travel to all Green Country offices.

Essential Job Functions

• Coach and lead the Workforce Center team to ensure that current operations are meeting the requirements of the funding source, and that performance goals and objectives for the region are being met and/or exceeded.
• Responsible for the planning and implementation of a quality management model for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare multiple funding stream, cost-allocated operational budgets with the assistance of the project accountant. Ensure that funds are expended as required by program regulations, regional protocol and in accordance with policy. Regularly monitor expenditures between multiple funding streams to ensure funds are maximized, while ensuring no overages. Maintain approved cost allocations plans for allowable usage of funds.
• Other Job Duties: Other duties and special projects as needed to meet overall company objectives. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including requiring overtime.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Physical requirements include carrying/lifting up to 5 pounds, frequently; up to 10 pounds, regularly; and up to 25 pounds, occasionally. Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to drive an automobile and operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment; subject to carrying, lifting, twisting and reaching to perform essential job functions. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment with occasional travel to other locations.

• Represent the Workforce Centers in local, State and National forums as requested by the Board.
• Meet regularly with program managers and staff to review performance and contract requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local regulations that apply to workforce development business operations.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with the Board and all workforce partners to optimize funding and customer stats while working with the community employers, support service organizations, economic development groups and faith-based and community-based organizations.
• Identify and fill open positions in a timely manner, hire and promote employees based on sound decision making ability, evaluate and recommend personnel actions fairly and quickly, deliver timely coaching focused on improving performance.
• Utilize Extreme Customer Service behaviors in all interactions with internal and external

Qualifications

Education:

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Related field or equivalent experience.

Experience:

Progressive responsibilities in management and workforce development program operations. Strong business knowledge of fiscal operations and performance measurement. Must have prior experience as a senior staff member in Workforce Development. Experience in training/coaching and mentoring required.

Skills/Abilities:

Requires top level project management, organizational, personnel, problem solving and data analysis skills, along with an ability to meet deadlines as required by our employees and customers. High level of communications skills and the ability to work alone.

Must have valid driver's license and adequate vehicle insurance coverage.

Must have experience managing a budget of at least $1.5 million.

Additional Information

Dynamic Workforce Solutions is committed to providing an environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form. It is our policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons.

Green Country- Tulsa County 14002 East 21st Street, Suite 825 Tulsa, OK 74134

Living Dynamic

We believe that every role matters and that every customer, both internal and external, should feel empowered to be the best that they can be. Dynamic Workforce Solutions is a place where passion meets purpose and results in excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At the core of our business is a commitment to creating a work environment where all employees have equal access to resources, professional growth, and opportunities. Our Four Cornerstones, paired with our dedication to Extreme Customer Service, guide our efforts to connect with and understand the needs of the communities we serve. We believe that the unique background and experiences within our team enhances our ability to serve our clients and strengthens our workforce. Attracting, developing, and retaining a workforce that reflects the people we serve is essential to our ongoing success.

DWFS/DESI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, reprisal, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.