Project Development and Management Director COE

Project Development and Management Director COE

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The Director supports the Managing Director, Senior Associate Director, and Associate Director in overseeing the Center of Excellence for Recovery’s project development and management. The Director helps grow and diversify programs aligned to the Center’s mission; coaches and supports Project Directors to deliver on time, on scope, and on budget while meeting reporting and compliance requirements; and directly leads a small number of projects.

Partner with senior Center leadership to identify, scope, and launch initiatives that expand and diversify the program portfolio. Lead or support proposal development and planning with Grant Writers and Project Directors. Provide day‑to‑day oversight of projects and programs with Center leadership, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met. Collaborate with the Director of Grant Operations, Communications Coordinator, Grant Coordinator, and relevant MURC departments.

Coach and mentor Project Directors on leadership, project planning and implementation, stakeholder engagement, budget compliance, reporting, and other project management areas. Partner with Project Directors and Evaluators on data collection, analysis, and outcomes reporting; develop clear, actionable insights for internal leaders and funders. Support budget development for new and renewal projects, as well as budget modifications. Cultivate relationships with funders;

community, state, and federal partners; and internal teams. Work closely with Center leadership and staff to improve processes. Personally manage a small set of projects (e.g., pilots or strategic initiatives), serving as project lead responsible for goals and objectives, budget, and reporting. Perform other duties as assigned. This Position is in person with hybrid availability based on supervisor approval.

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