About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a National Council for Mental Wellbeing Project Director, Practice Improvement based in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Lead project strategy and execution, defining and refining the project's strategy throughout its lifecycle
- Develop annual training and technical assistance plans responding to federal funding requirements
- Manage project scope, work plans, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and quality standards
- Serve as the primary liaison to federal project officers and ensure adherence to grant terms
- Collaborate with Finance to monitor project budgets and identify strategies to maximize resources
- Oversee a broad network of partner organizations, consultants, and specialist firms
- Identify gaps in expertise, service coverage, or audience reach and recruit appropriate partners
- Lead or oversee project evaluation, quality improvement, and performance measurement activities
- Synthesize multidisciplinary team input, establish clear priorities, and delegate responsibilities
- Coach team members and foster connection within a remote team
- Anticipate challenges related to federal policy, funding changes, and stakeholder expectations
- Present findings, strategies, and project updates to broad audiences
Requirements
- At least eight years of experience managing complex, large-scale projects, including federally funded initiatives
- Strong knowledge of whole-person care and integration of primary care and behavioral health
- Demonstrated experience overseeing large federal grants or contracts involving training and technical assistance
- Experience managing numerous external partners, subcontractors, consultants, and organizations
- Proven ability to guide multidisciplinary project teams and maintain accountability in matrixed environments
- Experience developing or overseeing project evaluation frameworks and quality improvement initiatives