Project Director: Manufacturing & Automation Accelerator

Arizona Western College; Wellton (AZ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition-free Classes for Employees

Paid holidays

Job summary

Arizona Western College seeks a Project Director of the Manufacturing Business and Automation Accelerator (MBAA) to lead a grant-funded initiative across Southwest Arizona. You will provide strategic direction, build partnerships, and ensure program goals are achieved.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of program management experience, with manufacturing sector knowledge and federal grant experience preferred. Apply to advance workforce development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher, in business, education, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years program management experience.
• Manufacturing sector experience and Federal grant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership, strategic direction, and management accountability for the MBAA program.
• Serves as primary liaison with SBA program officer; manages all SBA reporting and compliance.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Job description

Arizona Western College seeks a Project Director of the Manufacturing Business and Automation Accelerator (MBAA) to lead a grant-funded initiative across Southwest Arizona. You will provide strategic direction, build partnerships, and ensure program goals are achieved.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of program management experience, with manufacturing sector knowledge and federal grant experience preferred. Apply to advance workforce development.