The Role
Leads strategic projects from planning through evaluation, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, tracking deliverables, identifying risks, and developing recommendations for leadership. Translates organizational priorities into actionable plans, facilitates collaboration, drives accountability, and supports continuous improvement. Provides day-to-day direction, coaching, delegation, and feedback to a Special Projects Coordinator. The role also conducts research and analysis to address operational challenges and represents the organization in collaborative initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In
Position: Manager, Special Projects
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Reports to: Director, Special Projects
Company: Texans Together
Location: Houston, TX
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Reports to: Director, Special Projects
Company: Texans Together
Location: Houston, TX
Position Description
The Manager, Special Projects supports organizational priorities by leading the planning, coordination, and implementation of strategic initiatives that improve operations, strengthen partnerships, and support positive outcomes for children and families. Working closely with the Director, Special Projects, this position is responsible for translating strategic priorities into actionable project plans, coordinating work across teams, driving project execution, and developing recommendations to support decision-making. The Manager also provides day-to-day direction, coaching, and support to the Special Projects Coordinator to promote effective performance, accountability, and successful project execution.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead assigned projects and initiatives from planning through implementation and evaluation.
- Translate strategic priorities established by leadership into project plans, timelines, and actionable workstreams.
- Coordinate project activities across departments to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely completion of deliverables.
- Monitor project progress, identify barriers, and recommend solutions to keep initiatives moving forward.
- Facilitate project meetings, track action items, and ensure follow-through among stakeholders.
- Provide regular updates, recommendations, and status reports to leadership.
- Support the Director, Special Projects in advancing organizational priorities through research, analysis, and project execution.
- Gather and analyze information to identify operational challenges, opportunities, and emerging needs.
- Develop practical recommendations and implementation approaches to address organizational issues.
- Break down complex challenges into manageable action steps and project plans.
- Contribute ideas and solutions that improve operations, partnerships, and outcomes.
- Coordinate project work involving multiple departments and stakeholders with varying priorities.
- Facilitate collaboration, gather feedback, and help build alignment around project goals.
- Follow up on commitments, monitor progress, and drive accountability without direct supervisory authority.
- Represent Texans Together in meetings, workgroups, and collaborative initiatives as assigned.
- Assess project performance, identify risks and barriers, and implement strategies to maintain project success.
- Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and support to the Special Projects Coordinator.
- Delegate project responsibilities and ensure timely completion of assigned work.
- Review work products and provide feedback to support professional growth and development.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in project management, operations, public policy, social services, government, nonprofit organizations, consulting, or related field.
- Prior supervisory, team lead, or project lead experience.
- Experience leading projects involving multiple stakeholders or departments.
- Experience in the child welfare system.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to independently manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to translate strategic direction into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to influence and coordinate work across teams without formal authority.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
- Sound judgment, initiative, and a willingness to take ownership of projects and results.
- Environment; Office Based
- Range of Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Travel: Occasional (Reliable transportation, valid Texas Driver License, and current Auto Insurance required.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least three years of experience in project management, operations, public policy, social services, government, nonprofit organizations, consulting, or a related field
- Prior supervisory, team lead, or project lead experience
- Experience leading projects involving multiple stakeholders or departments
- Experience in the child welfare system
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple projects and competing priorities
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Ability to translate strategic direction into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Ability to influence and coordinate work across teams without formal authority
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Sound judgment, initiative, and willingness to take ownership of projects and results
- Reliable transportation, valid Texas driver's license, and current auto insurance
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The Company
What We Do
DePelchin Children's Center is a Houston-based nonprofit that supports children and the families who care for them. Founded in 1892, it provides comprehensive services including parenting classes, counseling, foster care, adoption, prevention, and family-strengthening programs. Its mission is to promote children's mental health and physical well-being, prevent maltreatment, preserve healthy families, and help ensure children grow up in safe, caring homes.
