This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description VECRA, Inc. has a requirement for an experienced early childhood senior leader to serve as a Project Manager for HeadStart initiatives. This position supports the Program Manager in providing leadership and management for a large, complex federal contract that advances the Office of Head Start’s priorities for early learning, health, and family engagement. The Project Manager will help ensure high-quality technical assistance (TA) services and resources provided for Head Start programs nationwide through the Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) System. - Provide leadership, direction, and priorities to project staff to achieve the primary vision, including key contract deliverables. - Work closely with other managers to ensure contract deliverables are met and that timeliness, messaging, and quality meet federal requirements and VECRA, Inc.’s standards. - Assist the Program Manager to staff the project with professionals who have the knowledge and skills necessary to support federal priorities and objectives. - Manage project workflow, assist staff with managing their work, facilitate team building and communication, and participate as part of the project leadership team. - Support Technical evaluations and progress. - Build strong, positive relationships across HeadStart and partner collaborations. - Stay abreast of the latest HeadStart research, tools, and resources. - Support Office of Head Start designated priorities and special projects, including development of TA materials, responding to requests for reference material, training sessions, conference calls, information sharing, and FAQs. - Serve as a liaison with the federal government, other organizations with government-funded technical assistance contracts, and other stakeholders. - Collaborate to create and execute communications and information dissemination plans for key deliverables. - Participate in regular team meetings and calls. - Identify solutions to complex tasks and deliverables on multiple early childhood topics and activities. - Participate in presentations at national meetings and conferences. - Represent the project on a corporate leadership team, supporting the Office of Head Start Portfolio Lead and contributing to the division’s vision and services. Qualifications - A BS Degree in early childhood education, education, public policy, public administration, or management. - 10+ years of experience in the early childhood or public administration field. - 5+ years of experience at the state or national level, focusing on early childhood policies, regulations, and systems. - Experience in a leadership position involving implementation of Head Start programs and services. - Demonstrated ability to oversee and implement all facets of contract management, including budgeting, monitoring deliverables and project accomplishments, planning activities, and addressing challenges. - Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in developing successful collaborations within the field of early learning. - Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information. - Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills. - Strong communication skills for client relations, team building, and business development purposes. Requirements - A master’s degree in early childhood education, child development, public administration, public policy, education, or related degree (preferred). - Demonstrated ability to work closely with diverse stakeholders. - Demonstrated experience managing large and complex national TA efforts involving multiple types of tasks simultaneously in several geographic locations. - Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships in support of program objectives. - Demonstrated ability to motivate and supervise professionals working in a virtual environment. - Demonstrated ability to accomplish project work through a virtual environment. - Demonstrated analytic, problem solving and decision-making capabilities. - Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite. - Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet. Benefits - Competitive benefits package for full-time employees. - 401K. - Paid holidays. - Paid time off. - Medical and dental.

• Represent ICCT in South Africa as the organization's first in-country staff member • Engage and collaborate effectively with ICCT staff and key partners in South Africa • Provide technical and policy support to remove barriers for electrification of bus fleets • Participate in working group meetings to develop transportation policies • Write clear technical reports and policy briefings to summarize ICCT’s research • Analyze costs and benefits of vehicle emission reduction technologies • Develop analyses of technology and operational strategies to reduce vehicle emissions • Conduct research on industrial policy strategies to support local manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description As a Senior Project Manager, you will join our America's Engineer Solutions team. You will manage projects within the ESS organization where we implement design changes and provide detailed engineering support for operating plants. The Senior PM will be responsible for all project management processes on high complexity, high revenue projects. Example project disciplines include Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Structural, Thermo/hydraulic, piping), Field Services, Software, and Process Improvement. You will report to the Manager of Projects. While this position is a remote position, we will need you in the Pittsburgh, PA or Cranberry, PA area. - Complete all aspects of planning process including authoring project plans and developing scope, schedule, and cost baselines. - Follow department protocols for acquiring team members to complete the work based on project plan. - Manage all aspects of project including scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, quality, resources, communications, and partners. - Interpret and transmit project/contract requirements, and subsequent changes, to teams following an integrated change management process. - Keep the team, customer, and all partners informed of status through coordinating project communications. - Maintain project databases and procedures to ensure efficient handling and transmission of project correspondence and documentation between project team members. - Close project by archiving work in financial, scheduling, document management, and resource management systems/tools. - Perform final project quality assessment and report out. Qualifications - 5+ years of experience as a project manager setting, preferably with a nuclear base. - Bachelor's degree required in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related technical discipline. - Advanced degree in Project Management, Engineering, or Business is preferred. Requirements - Experience in managing high complexity, high revenue projects. - Ability to interpret and manage project/contract requirements. - Strong communication skills for coordinating project communications. Benefits - Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options. - Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members. - 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement. - Paid Vacations and Company Holidays. - Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance. - Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers. - Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service. - Employee Referral Program.

• Manage all aspects of assigned projects from contract review and sales turnover through implementation and project completion. • Develop and execute detailed project work plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, and day-to-day execution. • Apply standard project management principles, including scope, time, cost, quality, communications, and risk management. • Track project performance, address roadblocks, and ensure timely delivery of milestones while proactively identifying and mitigating risks. • Provide mentorship to junior team members and serve as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams. • Partner with the COO and VP of Professional Services to align work with organizational goals using the OKR methodology. • Guide project teams by sharing knowledge, offering support, and providing constructive feedback. • Actively engage with clients to understand training needs, address concerns, and ensure alignment with business objectives. • Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent value delivery and proactive communication. • Monitor and enforce client contract hours and billing guidelines to support project profitability. • Continuously evaluate internal processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.