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Project Director
Description MSG provides consulting services across the federal government in the areas of training and technical assistance, grants management, research and evaluation, marketing and communications, program management, and information technology. Our federal clients include the U.S. Departments of Labor, Education, Health and Human Services, Agriculture, Justice, and Homeland Security.
We offer our team members a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and a competitive benefits package
Project Directors lead complex, multi-partner initiatives that provide evidence-based technical assistance, professional learning, implementation support, research translation, and organizational capacity-building services designed to improve educational opportunities, educator practice, and student outcomes. These projects may include national, regional, or content-focused education technical assistance centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education and other federal agencies.
The Project Director serves as the primary strategic, operational, and client-facing leader responsible for ensuring high-quality implementation, strong client relationships, effective collaboration with partner organizations, and successful achievement of project outcomes.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide overall leadership, strategic direction, and day-to-day management for large-scale education technical assistance and capacity-building projects.
Serve as the primary point of contact with federal program officers, SEAs, partner organizations, and other stakeholders.
Lead development and implementation of client-driven service plans aligned to State priorities, evidence-based practices, and identified educational needs.
Oversee delivery of universal, targeted, and intensive technical assistance services, including coaching, facilitation, strategic planning, professional learning, communities of practice, and implementation support.
Ensure projects utilize evidence-based approaches, adult learning principles, implementation science, continuous improvement methodologies, and performance management systems.
Direct project staffing, subcontractor management, budgeting, quality assurance, risk management, and reporting activities.
Coordinate with Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs), federal technical assistance providers, national centers, content centers, and external partners to reduce duplication and strengthen service delivery.
Lead development and monitoring of project logic models, milestones, outcomes, performance indicators, and evaluation activities.
Support the identification, synthesis, and dissemination of evidence-based practices, tools, resources, and guidance for education ...For full information see follow application link. Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Manhattan Strategy Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email HRmanhattanstrategy.
We offer our team members a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and a competitive benefits package
Location:
Remote (U.S.-based; travel required)Employment Type:
Full-Time or Part-Time (Grant/Contract Funded)Position SummaryManhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is working on a proposal and seeking experienced education leaders to serve as Project Directors for federal technical assistance and capacity-building centers supporting state, regional, local, and/or tribal educational agencies (SEAs, REAs, LEAs, and/or TEAs), schools, and other education stakeholders.Project Directors lead complex, multi-partner initiatives that provide evidence-based technical assistance, professional learning, implementation support, research translation, and organizational capacity-building services designed to improve educational opportunities, educator practice, and student outcomes. These projects may include national, regional, or content-focused education technical assistance centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education and other federal agencies.
The Project Director serves as the primary strategic, operational, and client-facing leader responsible for ensuring high-quality implementation, strong client relationships, effective collaboration with partner organizations, and successful achievement of project outcomes.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide overall leadership, strategic direction, and day-to-day management for large-scale education technical assistance and capacity-building projects.
Serve as the primary point of contact with federal program officers, SEAs, partner organizations, and other stakeholders.
Lead development and implementation of client-driven service plans aligned to State priorities, evidence-based practices, and identified educational needs.
Oversee delivery of universal, targeted, and intensive technical assistance services, including coaching, facilitation, strategic planning, professional learning, communities of practice, and implementation support.
Ensure projects utilize evidence-based approaches, adult learning principles, implementation science, continuous improvement methodologies, and performance management systems.
Direct project staffing, subcontractor management, budgeting, quality assurance, risk management, and reporting activities.
Coordinate with Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs), federal technical assistance providers, national centers, content centers, and external partners to reduce duplication and strengthen service delivery.
Lead development and monitoring of project logic models, milestones, outcomes, performance indicators, and evaluation activities.
Support the identification, synthesis, and dissemination of evidence-based practices, tools, resources, and guidance for education ...For full information see follow application link. Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Manhattan Strategy Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email HRmanhattanstrategy.