General Job Description

The Project Manager Customized Training Project (CTP) – Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC) is the point person for the Workforce Development/Continuing Education department and college on the Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC) project. This individual will oversee project planning and implementation with TBMNC, RCC, and partner agencies to support the overall related workforce development goals.

The Project Manager will report to the Vice-President of Learning & Workforce Development and is responsible for organizing, implementing, and administering the Customized Training Program project for TBMNC. Primary duties and responsibilities include the development, delivery, and administration of the CTP course offerings at TBMNC. Other duties include maintaining the customized training budget for TBMNC, providing documentation of program successes, hiring adjunct faculty, conducting class visits, and working closely with TBMNC personnel on training needs.

This position is based on the first phase of the customized training project for TBMNC (two-year project) and is a time-limited position which is based on eligibility of funding.

Duties

Supports the TBMNC project for strategic workforce planning across multiple partners and entities
Works with a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team focused on strategy, planning, program alignment, and evaluation with a special focus on TBMNC workforce development
Partners with Client/Stakeholders/Subject Matter Experts to develop project outcomes and lead project implementation
Develops program communications and manages timelines ensuring the integrity of overall project
Coordinates participant and leader communications including a regular cadence of touchpoints providing ongoing project strategies to key stakeholders and Department Leaders
Monitors progress, and evaluate trends to ensure the needs of the business leaders and/or participants are addressed throughout the program
Develops and executes project plans, timelines, milestones and key metrics for talent development ensuring deliverables meet project objectives
Schedules and leads project workgroups with interagency and private sector partners
Coordinates implementation of talent recruitment, assessment, and training strategies
Develops strategies to grow awareness and inspire participation in key TBMNC workforce programs

Faculty & Staff:

Recruits, interviews and hires credentialed faculty for the TBMNC project
Submits all hiring documents and verification of credentials for all TBMNC project faculty
Orients new faculty
Supervises and evaluates the operation of all TBMNC project classes and faculty/facilitator in accordance with policy, including classroom observations
Assists TBMNC project faculty/facilitator in developing instructional materials, instructional delivery, and classroom management
Assigns teaching schedules for TBMNC project faculty/facilitator within workload policy guidelines
Serves as resources person to TBMNC project faculty/facilitator
Facilitates the communication of departmental and/or college information to TBMNC project faculty/facilitator via meeting, email, etc., as needed
Guides the Program Support Specialist assigned to the TBMNC project in record maintenance as required by Randolph Community College and the North Carolina Community College System, e.g. instructor contracts, payroll, student fee waivers, release forms and class attendance for course

Department Management:

Facilitates the selection and ordering of TBMNC project books and materials
Manages any conflict within TBMNC project; striving to find an amicable resolution
Reviews, evaluates, and assesses the TBMNC project programs periodically, facilitating innovation in curricular and instructional development in keeping with the mission and vision of the College
Ensures TBMNC project programs are in full compliance with the requirements for accreditation, certification, and other standards as stipulated by NCCCS
Develops and maintains productive relationships with those agencies and other organizations within the community/industry which are pertinent to the TBMNC project program and to prospective graduates

Budget Management:

Supports TBMNC project needs for personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, and other resources during the project planning process.
Coordinates the requisition of resources and services, including equipment, supplies, facilities and other materials required for the effective delivery of instruction
Manages the TBMNC project budget, regularly monitoring the status of expenditures and implementing inventory control methods

Records:

Monitors and reviews part-time faculty records
Submits any required TBMNC project Annual Reports for NCCCS reporting

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical, manufacturing, or management field or an AAS in a similar field with 5 years of progressive experience in project management
Five or more years’ experience managing projects, including monitoring project scope and budget, creating project schedules, managing project resources, resolving issues, and reporting status
Experience working with manufacturing management or manufacturing training and development

Preferred:

Master’s Degree in technical, manufacturing, or management related area
Experience in the automotive or automotive supplier industry
Experience working in training/development or higher education
Experience working in manufacturing engineering, management, continuous improvement, or quality assurance/control/management
Supervisory experience
Experience in developing and implementing training programs in educational or other organizations, including direct classroom instruction experience.
Experience with grant implementation, reporting, and close out
Experience using the Colleague/Datatel system

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
•Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
•Expertise leveraging data and analytics to identify solutions
•Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a sense of urgency
•Organizational skills with attention to detail
•Results-oriented mindset with a drive to achieve success
•Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with maximum discretion
•Verbal and written communication skills and expertise to influence across various leadership levels
•Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects under aggressive deadlines
•Ability to respond to constant change and remain flexible
•Relationship development and management across multiple agencies and departments

College Requirements of all Employees

Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and the academic, intellectual, and social development of all students and employees
An understanding of and commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy and mission
Treats others respectfully, speaks to others courteously, and behaves in such a way that creates a workplace environment that is marked by trustworthiness, honest but polite communication, and interpersonal interactions that are both personally cordial and professionally appropriate
Acts as a team player when working with any and all employees of the College
Serves on institutional committees as appointed by the President
Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed
Annually review all Randolph Community College safety rules and policies and be familiar with all emergency safety procedures.
Promote good safety habits and be compliant with OSHA safety regulations

Randolph Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other protected class under applicable law. The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Assistant Director of Student Success or Director of Human Resources | 629 Industrial Park Ave, Asheboro, NC 27205 | (336) 633-0200.

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