Special Projects Director
Special Projects Director
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Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
Are you a visionary leader passionate about driving operational excellence fostering innovation and supporting services that truly make a difference Dungarvin is seeking a dynamic Special Projects Director to join our team and support the Colonial and East Regions in delivering high-quality services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
WHAT YOULL DO:
- Provide project management administrative and strategic support across multiple regional initiatives.
- Lead and assist in launching and stabilizing new services and programs.
- Support marketing RFP responses and the development of new business opportunities.
- Offer interim leadership during upper management vacancies.
- Drive policy development quality improvement and organizational innovation.
- Collaborate with senior management to shape systems that support efficiency compliance and service excellence.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in a human services or related field.
- 7 years of experience leading and managing human services preferably residential and/or day services for persons with disabilities
- Previous project management experience
- Strong communicator with decisive leadership critical thinking and organizational skills.
- Highly flexible and willing to travel regularly including overnight stays.
- Able to work independently and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Sound communication and interpersonal adaptability working with people at all levels of the organization contractors vendors and oversight agencies
Additional Information :
SKILLS CRITICAL TO SUCCESS:
Key Skills for Success
- Project Management Expertise Proven ability to manage complex projects across multiple teams and priorities
- Leadership & Supervision Confident in guiding teams filling interim leadership roles and mentoring managers
- Strategic Thinking Able to spot trends solve problems and develop long-term organizational strategies
- Business Development Skilled at identifying growth opportunities and navigating RFP and provider application processes
- Quality Improvement Strong eye for evaluating services and systems to ensure consistent excellence
- Adaptability Comfortable in fast-paced evolving environments and shifting priorities
- Policy & Systems Knowledge Understanding of regulatory operational and compliance frameworks within human services
- Collaboration Thrives in cross-functional teams and values open honest communication
The Special Project Directors schedule must be flexible in order to provide timely support as needs arise. Usual hours are business hours Monday through Friday. Position requires extended overnight travel.
At Dungarvin diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Please note: The deadline for all internal job applications is one week from the initial posting date.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
