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Equus Workforce Solutions

Project Manager

Posted 24 Days Ago
In-Office
New York, NY, USA
68K-75K Annually
Junior
In-Office
New York, NY, USA
68K-75K Annually
Junior
Manage and implement small- and large-scale projects, coordinating school staff, vendors, subject matter experts, project teams, and senior leadership. Use project management methodologies, tools, trackers, and data systems to meet deadlines and priorities. Facilitate virtual meetings, troubleshoot online meeting technology, communicate effectively, and maintain strong organization, collaboration, customer service, and problem-solving in a fast-paced workforce development environment.
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Company Description

Who We Are

Our employees consistently rate Grant Associates as a great place to work, and often recommend open positions to friends. We are a culturally diverse company with competitive benefits, frequent opportunities for growth and change, training and fun activities!

Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Culture, Innovation, and Green teams.

Job Description

  • Minimum of 18 months of demonstrated effectiveness working in project management, development, and implementation. Able to effectively use project management methodology, tools and techniques, and adapt project trackers for small and large-scale programs.
  • Prior experience and demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple stakeholders including school staff, third party vendors, subject matter experts(SMEs), project team members, and senior leadership in New York City schools, youth employment and development organizations, city agencies, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills. High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite products. High levels of proficiency with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and/or Google Meet. Able to quickly learn and troubleshoot technical issues as host on online meeting platforms.
  • Willingness to learn DOE-specific data systems and take initiative to navigate and become familiar with platforms to update as well as pull relevant data.
  • Ability to set priorities, manage time and meet multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills and ability to work independently under tight deadlines
  • Customer service and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 18 months of demonstrated effectiveness working in project management, development, and implementation. Able to effectively use project management methodology, tools and techniques, and adapt project trackers for small and large-scale programs.
  • Prior experience and demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple stakeholders including school staff, third party vendors, subject matter experts(SMEs), project team members, and senior leadership in New York City schools, youth employment and development organizations, city agencies, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills. High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite products. High levels of proficiency with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and/or Google Meet. Able to quickly learn and troubleshoot technical issues as host on online meeting platforms.
  • Willingness to learn DOE-specific data systems and take initiative to navigate and become familiar with platforms to update as well as pull relevant data.
  • Ability to set priorities, manage time and meet multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills and ability to work independently under tight deadlines
  • Customer service and problem-solving skills

Additional Information

We provide:

  • Competitive wages for high performance
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • PTO
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Guided Professional Development Plans
  • Summer Fridays
  • Weekly Wellness Sessions
  • Medical/Vision/ Dental
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Employer 401k Contributions
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Company Picnics Volunteer Experiences
  • Access to Free Financial Counseling
  • Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Innovation and Green teams.

About Us:
Grant Associates is a national workforce development company that is passionate about raising the economic security for the people, businesses, and communities we serve. Since opening our doors in 1997, we have operated programs in cities large and small, partnering with communities to build the human side of economic development. As one of the largest workforce development organizations in North America, we have provided workforce development services to more than 50,000 companies and helped more than 1.2 million people achieve their career goals.

Grant Associates is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Personnel Management (APM) Group, a leading international provider of Human Services with offices in ten countries.

Grant Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, reprisal, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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