Senior Project Manager for the Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico (WCCNM)

Mrcog Nm; Albuquerque (NM); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mid-Region Council of Governments seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic and operational initiatives within the WIOA workforce development system and One-Stop Administration. You will guide cross-functional teams through planning, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.

You will oversee projects, CQI initiatives, and technology modernization efforts, exercising independent judgment while coordinating with the Workforce Director and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Five years of progressively responsible project management experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or comparable improvement methods.
• Experience coordinating stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, PM software, data reporting tools.

Responsabilités

• Lead assigned projects and cross-functional teams to successful outcomes.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate strategic and operational initiatives.
• Drive Continuous Quality Improvement and process reengineering efforts.
• Manage risk assessment and mitigation; support technology modernization.

Connaissances

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder coordination

Data analysis

Executive communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Outils

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Description du poste

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Senior Project Manager for the Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico (WCCNM)

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager provides leadership in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of strategic and operational initiatives supporting the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) workforce development system, One-Stop Administration, and Administrative and Fiscal Agent functions.

The position is responsible for leading assigned projects, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives, business process reengineering, operational and project risk assessment and mitigation, and technology modernization efforts to improve organizational effectiveness, partner coordination, service delivery, and measurable workforce system outcomes.

Working under the direction of the Workforce Director, the position exercises independent professional judgment in managing assigned projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, evaluating operational performance, and developing recommendations for organizational improvement. Final policy, fiscal, and administrative authority remains with the Workforce Director and applicable governing entities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, Project Management, Organizational Management, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in project management, operational improvement, business process reengineering, technology implementation, or organizational performance improvement.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of formal project management and Continuous Quality Improvement methodologies, including Lean, Six Sigma, or comparable structured improvement approaches.
• Demonstrated experience in project planning, performance measurement, risk identification and mitigation, stakeholder coordination, and implementation of organizational improvements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written and verbal communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, project management software, data analysis, reporting tools, and collaborative technology platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification in project management or process improvement, including Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher, or comparable recognized credentials.
• Experience with WIOA programs, public workforce development systems, One-Stop operations, government administration, or federally funded programs.
• Experience implementing technology modernization, workflow automation, data analytics, or artificial intelligence applications in organizational operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams, coordinating external partners, and implementing measurable process improvements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of established project management principles, methodologies, governance practices, risk management, and performance measurement.
• Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, business process reengineering, root cause analysis, and organizational change management.
• Ability to plan, organize, lead, and evaluate multiple concurrent projects involving diverse stakeholders, competing priorities, and defined implementation schedules.
• Ability to analyze complex operational processes, interpret performance information, identify risks, and develop practical recommendations for organizational improvement.
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional teams, collaborative problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of process changes.
• Knowledge of technology applications, workflow automation, data analytics, and emerging artificial intelligence tools relevant to operational improvement.
• Ability to develop project plans, performance dashboards, management reports, technical documentation, and executive presentations.
• Ability to exercise independent professional judgment, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively with executive leadership, governing boards, workforce partners, and service providers.
• Ability to work effectively within established organizational authority, administrative policies, funding limitations, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Workforce Director position.

The Mid-Region Council of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.