Apprenticeship Project Manager
Company: FHI 360
Location: Durham
Posted on: October 3, 2024
Job Description:
The National Institute for Work and Learning (NIWL) - housed
within FHI 360's US Programs Unit - is improving lives in lasting
ways. NIWL advances work and learning outcomes for communities,
workforce systems, and individuals. We build bridges between work
and learning by promoting shared goals and common understanding and
expanding research-based strategies.JOB SUMMARY:The Apprenticeship
Project Manager position supports and manages core programmatic
functions for apprenticeship, workforce development, and career
readiness programming. The manager will expand the reach of NIWL's
apprenticeship portfolio and oversee multiple registered
apprenticeship programs including the National Youth Development
Practitioner Apprenticeship initiative; offering professional
development to a cadre of new and supporting existing workforce
development specialists nationwide as a workforce solution.
Expansion efforts would include the recruitment of over 400
registered apprentices and 900 pre-apprentices, at a minimum. This
position will manage project activities and conduct research
leading to positive outcomes for young adults in prevention, career
development, and reentry programs.The position will be responsible
for all aspects of the programming including partnership
development and relationship building internally and externally,
researching and analyzing data and promising practices, creating
tools and resources, identifying, training and providing technical
quality control to local partners, supporting communications for
the programs, encouraging teamwork and ensuring accountability and
outcomes for our programs. Existing knowledge and management of
Department of Labor and Department of Justice programs and
frameworks is highly preferred.The Apprenticeship Project Manager
will report to NIWL's Associate Director of Workforce Development
and work collaboratively with staff and leadership implementing the
initiatives.Accountabilities:General Project Management: Works with
the Leadership Team to ensure the successful coordination,
management, and implementation of the projects with quality.
Creates and monitors work plans and deliverables, reviews and uses
data to support programmatic effectiveness and continuous program
improvement. Creates and maintains project materials, including but
not limited to standardized operating procedures, protocols,
implementation guides, and other templates. Develops and delivers
project plans, documentation, training, presentations and budget
proposals to management. Identifies and resolves project issues and
implements improvement plans to ensure the project stays on
schedule and within budget.Research labor market index of
geographic areas for expansion of the apprenticeship and justice
portfolio, manages and oversees the program design and budgets of
projects from initiation to completion. Builds, develops, and grows
partnerships vital to the success of multiple registered
apprenticeship programs, including the Youth Development
Practitioner Apprenticeship.Develop and deliver an apprenticeship
project management plan for leadership and the team members.
Develops and researches best practices and tools for apprenticeship
strategies, prevention and reentry workforce projects.
- Manages and oversees the development of projects from
initiation to completion.
- Defines project scope, goals, and deliverables that support
business goals and strategic vision of management.
- Manages the operational and tactical aspects of multiple
projects in a matrix environment.
- Coordinates and manage federal projects serving as an
intermediary to multiple cities working with young adults in
apprenticeship programming.
- Builds and maintains relationships with community organizations
to manage Department of Labor outcomes.
- Creates management systems for each subgrantee to project and
meet their stated outcomes.
- Provides technical support to communities in project
management, data analysis, and employment services.
- Creates and implement monitoring systems to ensure compliance
and oversight of grant deliverables.
- Manages the development of project teams to ensure compliance
with policies and procedures; also, to develop and implement
process improvement plans.
- Keeps abreast of the latest strategies, tools and terminologies
used in project management worldwide to adopt and increase
productivity.
- Author reports on the project for management and for
funders.
- Develops best practices and tools for project execution and
management.
- Performs other duties as assignedCollaboration & Communication:
Maintains strong working relationships and consistent communication
with internal and external colleagues and program partners.
Prepares and delivers high quality products, including program
reports, summaries, and briefs, in a timely fashion. Participates
in business development processes and writing sections of proposals
to expand the portfolio of projects.Capacity Building and Technical
Assistance: Conducts analysis of program implementation to identify
areas for improvement and proposes appropriate technical strategy
and guidelines to advance implementation. Works with senior staff
to develop materials and tools that support local program
implementation, foster continuous program improvement, and build
local capacity. Provides coaching and training (in the field and
virtually via online tools) to local partners.Education:
- Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in
Communication, Economic Development, Education, the Environment,
Gender, Research, Technology and Youth or a Related Fields.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
preferred.Experience:
- Typically requires a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience
managing multiple apprenticeship, workforce development,
opportunity youth, and/or reentry projects.
- Experience developing relationships with non-profits to offer
staff development or program design related to apprenticeship
programs.
- Prior work experience in a non-profit, government agency, or
private organization.
- US program development or project management preferred.
- Prior experience with managing Department of Labor or
Department of Justice grants preferred.Typical Physical Demands:
- Typical office environment.
- Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and
doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.Technology to be Used:
- Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office
365, SharePoint, Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and
standard office equipment.Travel Requirements:
- 10% - 25%The expected US Basedhiringsalary range for this role
is listed below. Candidates FHI 360 pay ranges represent national
averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an
offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including
but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education
possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and
budget.Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360
contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension
plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time,
which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid
vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year.
Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a
full-time schedule.US Based Hiring Salary Range:$80,000 -
$107,000International hiring ranges will differ based on
location.This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It
neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be
assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be
construed in any way to represent a contract of employment.
Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at
any time.FHI 360 is an whereby we do not engage in practices that
discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment
based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical
or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected under applicable law.Our values and
commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any
type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments
and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment.
FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who
engages with our organization and programs and requires that all
personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this
commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment
will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including
reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360
also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
(MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian
Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from
job applicants' previous employers about any substantiated findings
of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the
applicant's tenure with previous employers. By applying, job
applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment
procedures and consent to these screening checks.FHI 360 will
consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those
with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the
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