Regional Workforce Project Lead - SEMO RISE

Community-Partnership-of-Southeast-Missouri; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri (CPSEMO) seeks a qualified Project Manager to lead SEMO RISE, a regional workforce initiative serving 14 counties in Southeast Missouri.

You will oversee day‑to‑day implementation, coordinate partners, monitor performance, and ensure grant compliance while advancing education, training, and employment opportunities in skilled trades, construction, IT, and drone technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least three years of experience in project management or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel across the 14-county service area.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight for SEMO RISE activities, ensuring alignment with grant objectives and timelines.
• Coordinate partner engagement and track follow-up activities.
• Prepare grant reports, performance updates, and required documentation by deadlines.
• Develop and monitor work plans, schedules, milestones, and targets.
• Monitor compliance with grant requirements and reported outcomes.
• Maintain professional records and coordinate project-related meetings and events.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri (CPSEMO) seeks a qualified Project Manager to lead SEMO RISE, a regional workforce initiative serving 14 counties in Southeast Missouri.

You will oversee day‑to‑day implementation, coordinate partners, monitor performance, and ensure grant compliance while advancing education, training, and employment opportunities in skilled trades, construction, IT, and drone technology.