BCT Partners - Head Start Project Manager

About BCT

We harness the power of expertise and innovation to solve complex social problems, transform lives, and create lasting change.

BCT is a management consulting firm that tackles complex social problems through data analytics, innovative solutions and program management. We believe complex issues are best solved through collaboration. As a result, we employ a multidisciplinary approach that combines domain expertise, research, evaluation, technology, organizational development, and a passion for change.

To learn more about how we live our values of Ubuntu ("I am because we are") and our mission, go to our website and follow us on social media.

The Project Manager (PM) oversees and manages the delivery of professional, technical and administrative support for Head Start and Early Head Start grant recipients through high quality programmatic, grants management, administrative and technical analysis services to the Regional Office. The PM must monitor and maintain the quality of BCT’s work for the Client. This includes but is not limited to managing interactions with the Client and overall client relationship;

ensuring staff provide reliable, high quality information and records management, as well as program management, grants management and administrative support. The PM leads and manages the on-site duties by planning, executing, monitoring and improving the work and related processes; establishing and maintaining a positive relationship with the Client; and ensuring proper administration and compliance with project requirements. This is a supervisory position, requiring the PM to lead, direct and manage the work and needs of a BCT team of 5 people.

To learn more about our clients and projects, please refer to the “Our Client” section at the bottom of this job posting.

• Plan, execute, monitor and modify the program work and processes via a detailed plan; assume responsibility for the program deliverables and results.
• Ensure systems and procedures are in place to support the full functionality of project activities; modify as needed to support efficiency and improvement.
• Develop a clear and well-defined communication plan that considers all stakeholders.
• Develop a clear and well-defined quality control plan which includes reporting and corrective action instructions.
• Serve as the on-site point of contact and the primary interface with the Client.
• Prepare timely and accurate Monthly Status Reports.
• Provide Task Summary Reports as required by the Client.

• Oversee the award and administration of discretionary grants and review of incoming grantee requests to ensure compliance with program and fiscal requirements.
• Ensure the maintenance of all official electronic grant files for new and continued grant awards.
• Review programmatic status reports, monitor review findings, and work with assigned Program and Fiscal Specialists to assist programs in resolving any issues, non-compliances or deficiencies.

• Ensure staff understand their duties and are aware of performance expectations and deadlines.
• Monitor staff productivity and work quality; provide regular on-going and constructive feedback, and supportive coaching.
• Build and model a team mentality, inspiring a shared vision.
• Lead, challenge and inspire staff; support and nurture growth.
• Be open to and receive complaints; resolve problems and involve senior leaders and Human Resources as needed or required.
• Participate in the staff hiring, training and performance evaluation processes.
• Ensure adherence to legal, BCT, and Client policies and procedures; involve senior leaders and/or Human Resources in matters requiring disciplinary or legal action.

Perform these and other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives.

As no individual candidate meets every qualification, we encourage candidates who meet most of these requirements to apply!

• Bachelor’s Degree in management, business administration, public administration or related field from an accredited university or college;
  Master’s Degree is a…