Strategic Projects & Programs Lead

Educational Data Systems, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Data Systems, Inc. (EDSI) in Michigan seeks a Special Projects Manager to provide strategic leadership for workforce development programs across Southeast Michigan, including HSYP in Macomb County and coordination at the Wayne AJC.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, ensure contract deliverables, engage funders, and support recruitment and onboarding, with travel to Wayne, Macomb, and St. Clair counties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of workforce development systems, WIOA-funded programs, education initiatives, or community-based programming preferred
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Valid driver’s license required

Responsibilities

• Lead the Macomb County High School Young Professionals (HSYP) team and oversee the planning, implementation, and performance of HSYP programming
• Assist Program Managers and staff with planning and implementing special programming and events, including Career Acceleration Programs (CAPs)
• Support implementation of strategic initiatives
• Maintain a positive partnership with funders by attending meetings, engaging in proactive communication, discussing best practices, presenting program innovations and responding timely to requests for data, feedback, documentation, etc.
• Assist in the development of RFP responses and new business opportunities
• Address customer escalations and operational concerns
• Monitor program expenditures and budget performance, providing recommendations to leadership and ensuring fiscal compliance
• Ensure assigned programs meet contractual deliverables and performance expectations
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Educational Data Systems, Inc. (EDSI) in Michigan seeks a Special Projects Manager to provide strategic leadership for workforce development programs across Southeast Michigan, including HSYP in Macomb County and coordination at the Wayne AJC.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, ensure contract deliverables, engage funders, and support recruitment and onboarding, with travel to Wayne, Macomb, and St. Clair counties as needed.