Posting DetailsPosting Information
Posting Number PG195025EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Project Management and Veteran Workforce Initiatives Manager
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate based on experience
Work Schedule Will vary greatly based upon demands of the projects
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department FutureTex
Essential Job Duties The Sr. Director of Project Management and Veteran Affairs Officer leads FutureTEX's project management team and coordinates the institute's veteran and transitioning service member initiatives. Reporting to the Interim Director of Zeis Textiles Extension, this position establishes consistent controls across manufacturing innovation, digital technology, and education and workforce development (EWD) projects; supervises assigned Project Managers; and works with the EWD Director and partners to connect veterans to training and employment pathways. The role links project execution to measurable manufacturing, workforce, and defense outcomes.
Project Management and Team Leadership - Supervise, assign work to, coach, and evaluate Project Managers; establish clear responsibilities, workloads, escalation paths, and professional development plans.
- Set institute-wide project management standards for project roadmaps, schedules, budgets, risk registers, decision logs, milestone evidence, reporting, and closeout.
- Oversee the portfolio of innovation sprints, technical projects, modernization efforts, digital initiatives, and EWD projects; identify cross-project dependencies and elevate decisions to the FutureTex leadership and relevant technical or EWD leaders.
- Coordinate project solicitation, intake, review, award onboarding, kickoff, implementation, transition planning, and after-action reviews with authorized program and contracting leads.
- Lead monthly status review processes and quarterly project leadership reviews; maintain consolidated dashboards for schedules, expenditures, cost share, deliverables, risks, and outcomes.
Federal Project Controls and Reporting - Ensure assigned teams document milestone-contingent deliverables, approved work plans, payment support, and project records consistent with applicable OTA agreements, FutureTEX policies, and funding requirements.
- Coordinate with finance, legal, security, and technical leadership on financial tracking, audit readiness, intellectual property and data requirements, CUI handling, and other applicable project controls; refer specialized compliance decisions to the responsible officials.
- Support quarterly and annual reporting to executive leadership and DoD/DoW, including technical progress, workforce outcomes, risks, corrective actions, and transition readiness.
- Coordinate final reports and formal after-action reviews that capture outcomes, training impact, lessons learned, and recommendations for follow-on work.
Veteran Affairs and Workforce Pathways - Serve as FutureTEX's lead liaison for veteran workforce initiatives, in coordination with the EWD Director and partner institutions; build relationships with military transition programs, veteran-serving organizations, employers, and regional installations.
- Help translate relevant military occupations and experience into textile manufacturing competencies and training pathways, including short courses, pre-apprenticeships, stackable credentials, and degree options.
- Collaborate with NC State Wilson College of Textiles, Zeis Textiles Extension, partner training sites, and Military and Veteran Services to connect participants with appropriate instruction, support, and applied learning opportunities.
- Work with technical partners, including TPACC where appropriate, to identify suitable veteran participation in performance testing or research projects.
- Coordinate with the EWD team to identify opportunities within the EWD framework for veterans and bring veteran-specific EWD and employment opportunities to the EWD for addition in the broader strategy to identify internships, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities; support appropriate placement referrals and follow-up.
- Track veteran outreach, enrollment, completion, credentials, and verified employment outcomes using agreed definitions and privacy safeguards; report progress to the EWD Director and institute leadership.
Other Responsibilities - The Director works with the CEO, COO, technical and manufacturing leaders, EWD Director, finance and security staff, consortium members, universities, manufacturers, and government stakeholders.
- Project Managers report directly to this position. The EWD Director retains program leadership for institute-wide education and workforce strategy.
- This role coordinates the veteran portfolio and project delivery with that office.
- Project awards, contractual commitments, security access, and hiring decisions remain subject to FutureTEX approval and applicable policies.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in project management, business, engineering, manufacturing, public administration, workforce development, or a related field.
- At least five years of progressively responsible project management experience, including oversight of multiple concurrent projects and experience leading or supervising staff.
Other Required Qualifications - Experience having served in the military, served in leadership roles and/or human resource functions to have gained expertise in knowledge skill transfer from applied military to relatable workforce skillsets.
- Experience building schedules, budgets, performance dashboards, risk controls, and executive reports.
- Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with industry, educational institutions, government stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to travel and use project management and collaboration systems effectively.
Preferred Qualifications - PMP or comparable project management credential.
- Experience with federal awards, Other Transaction Authority projects, advanced manufacturing, consortium operations, or workforce initiatives.
- Experience with veteran employment or transition programs, military skill translation, training partnerships, or employer placement pathways.
- Familiarity with controlled information, export controls, and project data governance at a coordination level.
Required License(s) or Certification(s) - Valid driver's license required.
- A valid NC Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment.
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes
Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 11/05/2026
Anticipated Close Date 11/19/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.Position Details
Position Number 00112447
Position Type EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 180401 - Textile Extension
