Manager, Self-Sufficiency Programs

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Serving private sector, government, and nonprofit clients nationwide, Public Strategies delivers award winning products and experiences. Public Strategies has also pioneered nationally respected human services programs supporting low income and other vulnerable populations. Through our integrated initiatives (including One Set Studio, our cutting edge virtual production space, and Next Thought, our eLearning initiative) we elevate storytelling, training, videos, and immersive experiences for leading national brands.

Position Summary The Manager is responsible for management of the budget, design, development, and execution of projects, programs, and efforts focused on soft skills, barrier removal or navigation, job readiness, employment hope, adult education, relationship education, goal planning, and executive function. Research informed solutions with measurable outcomes will be a regular feature of these activities with this role responsible implementation of assessment strategies to meet these goals.

This position will oversee the strategic planning, partnerships, and talent development related to our activities in improving the self-sufficiency of low income families and other underserved or marginalized populations such as those receiving public benefits like SNAP and TANF.This individual will administer personnel and budgets for projects in consultation with Directors and/or Executive Management across departments and teams. The position will serve as the point of contact for project clients and subcontractors and will oversee the daily operations of all Oklahoma City Work Ready Oklahoma sites providing leadership, coaching, accountability, and performance management to ensure quality service delivery and achievement of program outcomes.

Particular attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and dependability are expectations for this role.

Essential Job Functions Manage the assessment, planning, and implementation of programs and special projects related to the position area of expertise

Provide organizational leadership to such projects and programs, including management of priorities, timelines, and objectives

Provide oversight to team members in developing, organizing and disseminating project materials, policies and procedures that provide for organizational structure, scaling, and replication

Ensure the Work Ready Oklahoma-OKC sites operate effectively and deliver quality service delivery in alignment with organizational goals and contract requirements.

Manage the planning process and development of action plans for projects

Manage client invoices and deliverables in coordination with Accounting and Compliance, as needed

Manage program progress and deliverables including coordination with other divisions to ensure organizational performance outcomes are met on time Develop and apply subject matter expertise to direct service implementation as well as consulting policy and technical assistance activities

Monitor staff needs, workforce effectiveness, and professional development opportunities within supervised teams to support continuous improvement and successful program outcomes.

Other duties as assigned

Education/Training Master’s Degree, preferred in one of these applicable fields: business, social sciences, humanities, public administration, public policy, education, not-for-profit management and related…