Project Manager San Antonio

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering the core tasks associated with leading a variety of grant funded projects. This leadership role involves stakeholder engagement, government relations, strategic planning, project oversight, strategy implementation, grant management, compliance monitoring, and evaluation of outcomes to ensure the successful delivery of services aimed at impacting community public health and public safety concerns. Potential projects include community development and community organizing, substance abuse prevention, recovery support, mental health promotion, HIV/AIDS prevention, neighborhood safety, crime prevention/education, homeless outreach, and housing related projects. The Program Manager is responsible for coordinating the efforts of program coordinators of support staff including interns, People with Lived Experience (PLE) and/or AmeriCorps Members necessary to deliver the services described. Job Functions include those listed below

Essential Job Functions:

• Organizing and conducting meetings with key community leaders and stakeholders.
• Conducting planning, defining goals and objectives, establishing timelines, and developing plans to achieve the goals.
• Managing all aspects of grant programs and special projects as assigned, including program implementation, data collection and entering data in required reporting systems,
• Managing costs and resources, and ensuring the project has the necessary resources.
• Monitoring and tracking progress, identifying risks, and taking steps to mitigate them.
• Developing strategic messages, conducting public information and awareness activities
• Reporting critical issues and providing updates to the coalition and senior leadership
• Reporting on progress to funders, stakeholders, project managers, and communicating with customers and other stakeholders.
• Organizing and coordinating project team members, and providing support and advice to them
• Negotiating with community partners and vendors
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant rules and regulationsand funding guidelines
• Making decisions and resolving issues when they arise
• Attend regular professional education classes/workshops to continuously upgrade job skills and knowledge.
• Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience and Competencies:

• Basic computer skills.
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct,
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Education:

• College degree or equivalent experience

Certifications/Licenses:

• A valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare's vehicle insurance is required.
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.