CHOICE Implementation Entity Project Manager

About The Role

A Choice Neighborhood People Project leads resident‑focused transformation under the HUD’s Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI), implementing people plans for education, employment, health and stability in revitalized neighborhoods. This work drives the “People” pillar of CNI grants, coordinating services to help residents thrive amid housing and community revitalization. Managers align activities with HUD goals, using data tools for tracking outcomes like job placement and school success.

Project manager key responsibilities include development and execution of People Plans, including resident engagement, service coordination, and partnerships with nonprofits for workforce, youth, health, and other programs. Monitor metrics via systems like Salesforce or other client information system, prepare HUD reports, and manage budgets/RFPs for service providers. And facilitate resident training, individual development plans, and community events while ensuring compliance and equity.

The following is a full list of responsibilities:

• Identify and engage high‑impact partners to meet program goals
• Lead and support sub‑contractors and partners across sectors in program implementation.
• Build and maintain relationships with key organizations and service providers.
• Manage special projects as needed.
• Collaborate with the housing management team to address site‑specific housing stability goals.
• Foster partnerships to boost neighborhood economic development.
• Develop and implement a neighborhood revitalization plan to support residents and enhance economic mobility.
• Develop and implement an Annual Plan aligned with program goals and vision, informed by needs assessments and evidence‑based practices.
• Track and report outcomes, evaluating programs to meet objectives.
• Monitor data in the LEARN Performance Management System to document progress.
• Facilitate community building, leadership training, and capacity‑building activities.
• Support sustainability planning, fundraising, and resource development, identifying partnerships and funding opportunities, and assisting with grant or project proposals.
• Manage project contracts and budgets and be accountable for expenditures to Director of Finance.
• Develop and present or publish internal and external reports to stakeholders and partners.
• Actively participate in CN Implementation program meetings and other meetings related to the project.
• Be available to occasionally work nights and/or weekends, and travel.
• Provides resources and knowledge for client to access capital, including loans for their financial goals that include access to housing, consumer products to build credit and reduce debt, and/or entrepreneurship.
• Provides consultation services in financial management and financial goals.
• Provides support in exploring resources to grow their wealth through entrepreneurship
• Hosts in person and virtual seminars for clients seeking resources for financial literacy, management and access to capital.
• Supports and promotes the development of the Culter client base.
• Build partnerships with community organizations, nonprofits, government agencies, and philanthropies to deliver programs.
• Engage residents directly, audit Individual and Household Development Plans, and represent the project in civic groups.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership in implementing resident‑focused supportive services.
• Serve as the central coordinator between the POAH Communities Impact Team and the CSD case management team to ensure consistent, high‑quality service delivery.
• Oversee and maintain all Salesforce data integrity, ensuring timely and accurate entries across partners.
• Lead tracking and compliance for HUD, CNI reporting systems and other third‑party requirements.
• Prepare and submit quarterly and annual PEOPLE data; ensure accuracy, completeness, and clarity.
• Support continuous quality improvement (CQI) and help design systems that make services more efficient and resident‑responsive.
• Work with staff to ensure performance measures in the four key areas of focus for HUD: (Income/employment, health and wellness, early child education…