Project Director, Waves

ZipRecruiter; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Project Director to manage the Waves program, ensuring digital equity in Baltimore. The role involves overseeing operations, managing teams, and fostering partnerships. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in management and a passion for digital equity.

Benefits

Health Benefits & Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Masters or higher in business administration or technology related field, or 10+ years in executive or product management.
• 5-8+ years in a managerial capacity leading a team and operational or administrative department.

Responsibilities

• Oversee programmatic and day-to-day operations of the Waves program.
• Manage personnel, budgeting, finance, and implementation.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Masters in Business Administration

Masters in Technology Related Field

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Overview

Waves, a project of Digital Harbor Foundation, provides free Internet access in Baltimore City through the deployment of network technology which is owned by members who choose to use our service. Waves connects households across communities using various methods to advance digital equity and close the Digital Divide. Through the immediate deployment of Internet service, distribution of useful devices, and ongoing support services in the form of referrals, education, and advocacy, Waves is dedicated to ensuring all in Baltimore and beyond have access to the Internet service they deserve through free and affordable planning, ongoing education, and collaboration with community partners.

The Project Director is responsible for managing and supervising all aspects of the Waves program by overseeing all aspects of programmatic and day-to-day operation, managing and supervising personnel, development, budgeting, finance, billing, expenditures, implementation, and ongoing improvements. Additional responsibilities may include fostering partnerships with stakeholders, identifying and advancing funding opportunities, and reporting on project outcomes to leadership and funders. The Project Director will also participate in the development of strategic planning and direction under the direction and in alignment with goals, initiatives, and direction set by the Executive Leadership Team.

Digital Harbor Foundation is dedicated to democratizing societal and economic well-being through digital equity for everyone, increased in the tech sector, innovative education, and technology for the public good. Driven by our sincere belief that access to opportunity is a basic right, we take bold yet practical actions to support making a better future now.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Masters or higher in business administration or technology related field,
  or 10+ years in executive or product management

• 5-8+ years in a managerial capacity leading a team and operational or administrative department

• Experience building systems, processes, and business solutions.

• Experience forming and scaling networks.

• Experience leading teams and managing/developing others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to build relationships quickly and across lines of difference.

• Excellent verbal and written communication with a specific focus on communicating across diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Ability to facilitate an open and constructive dialogue.

• Passion and experience relating to digital equity efforts

• Analytical and pragmatic mind to balance big-picture strategy and executing details

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a growing and evolving environment

• Clear commitment and vision for how equity and shows up in organizational design

• Superb written and verbal communication skills

• Effective leadership, critical thinking, and adept problem solving

• Exhibit adaptability through a flexible, open-minded, and willing-to-adjust attitude

• Ability to successfully work independently, including managing multiple projects and deadlines and proactively identifying and completing tasks

• Ability to collaborate on informal and formal team-based projects

• Ability to act as a strategic thought partner and make recommendations that take into account competing needs and priorities

• Outstanding organization and ability to manage logistics of multiple projects

Director Attributes

• Thinks tactically about how to best achieve excellence, effectiveness, and efficiency on goals, shared mission, shared values and objectives for the team

• Effective receives direction form the Senior Leadership Team and properly aligns to shared mission, values, vision, and strategies set for the organization

• Ensures accountability of team members and effectively communicates direction to team

• Develops a plan for how their functional area will support that strategic vision.

• Motivates and rallies employees, advisory committee members, and funders

• Prepares the division/department to execute on the tasks that help achieve the project’s goals.

• Guides their team through changes while minimizing the negative impact of disruptions.

• Draws on deep expertise in the functional areas they oversee.

• Effectively delegates management duties.

• Assesses their direct reports against key metrics to ensure quality performance and improvement.

• Effectively communicates to a range of managerial and staff employees in various settings.

• Works well with groups in one-on-one settings to help create the corporate culture.

• Emulates the traits and behaviors valued by the organization’s leadership.

Additional Notes

This position is fully remote with occasional in-person meetings at the Digital Harbor Foundation office as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Role and Responsibilities

The Project Director is responsible for managing and supervising all aspects of the Waves Program by overseeing all aspects of programmatic and day-to-day operation, managing and supervising personnel, development, budgeting, finance, billing, expenditures, implementation, and ongoing improvements. Additional responsibilities may include fostering partnerships with stakeholders, identifying and advancing funding opportunities, and reporting on project outcomes to leadership and funders. The Project Director will also participate in the development of strategic planning and direction under the direction and in alignment with goals, initiatives, and direction set by the Executive Leadership Team.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

1. As a Full Time Salaried & Director Level-Employee your Actual Time Worked may vary slightly from week to week. Certain deadlines, projects, or major assignments may also require time in excess of your scheduled work hours. As a Full Time Salaried & Director Level-Employee you are expected to work with your direct supervisor on hourly work requirements, flexed time, and other requirements to remain in alignment with expectations for this role.
   
   

2. This position requires availability for meetings, work, and engagement from a 7am to 7pm window and may require additional time spent as well as additional time spent on weekends due to ongoing workflow, deadlines, projects, or major assignments may also require time in excess of your scheduled work hours.
   
   

3. The Director for Waves is required to ensure that their supervisor is blind copied on all communication related to the performance of these duties and to ensure that their supervisor is kept up to date regarding the status of all work, projects, processes, and assignments.
   
   

4. The Director for Waves is required to ensure and remain in alignment with the organization's culture, leadership, management, strategies, commitments, vision, procedures and processes.
   
   

5. The Director for Waves should possess effective management skills in regards to personnel, staff, and employees ensuring that resources are not wasted and deployed in a manner that provides the organization with the highest rate of return on personnel costs.
   
   

6. The Director for Waves should disclose any and all apparent or actual conflicts of interest and agree to only act in the best interest of the Waves Project. The Director for Waves must agree to act ethically, with a duty of loyalty, and best interest of the organization. Outside involvement with advisory groups, organizations, or entities that pose a potential risk to the best interest of Waves should be avoided and may be prohibited based on determinations from compliance and management.
   
   

7. The Director for Waves must be fully committed to development needs for the Waves project on an ongoing basis and must take complete and full ownership over development duties for the Waves Division, Team, and Project.
   
   

8. The Director for Waves must be fully committed to ensuring the successful financial management of the Waves project and must assume complete and full ownership over understanding and developing budgets, ensuring proactive management of programmatic deadlines, reporting, ensuring compliance needs are met as well as monitoring budgets, billing, drawdowns, and related matters. The Director for Waves should obtain a robust understanding of what is in the Waves Budget and must assume management for all factors that affect outcomes related to budget and financial performance.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation

Compensation for this full-time position is $75,000 - $80,000 annually.

Digital Harbor provides a best-in-class comprehensive set of benefits to support the team. All regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive:

Health Benefits & Insurance

• Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (100% of the premium paid for employees and 85% of dependents)

• Pre-Tax Health Savings Account (HSA) (with $275 monthly employer contributions)

• Pre-Tax Flexible Savings Account (FSA)

• Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Insurance

• Paid Basic Life Insurance

• Offered Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse & Dependent Children)

• Total Pet Plan and Supplemental Wishbone Pet Insurance

• Employee Opportunity Program (EAP) - Health and Wellness

• Wellness Reimbursement Program

Retirement

• 401k Retirement Plan (with 6% matching)

Paid Time Off

• 15 Days Paid Time Off Per Year

• 20 Days Paid Time Off Per Year (after 3rd Anniversary)

• 25 Days Paid Time Off Per Year (after 6th Anniversary)

• 16 Paid Holidays (14 common plus 2 flexible holidays, including Dec 25 - Jan 1)

• Paid Bereavement Leave

• Paid Parental Leave for Moms and Dads (two weeks after first year)

If our mission and vision align with your personal values, please apply!

A cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position along with your resume is required. Interviews will be conducted virtually.

Digital Harbor and Waves are equal opportunity employers.