The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our 750+ FTE staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people’s lives. If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, and can diligently work independently and in a collaborative environment, join our team. LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA County. Here, not only would your work have a real impact on the community, but we also offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
Created in 1993, LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles. As the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care, we coordinate and manage over $800 million annually in federal, state, county, and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness.
This position will manage and align multiphase agency-wide projects, in close collaboration with all LAHSA departments, other project managers, and other system partners within the City and County, when necessary. The Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and completion of various projects critical to the ongoing operations and continued development of the Project Management Office.
To be successful in this position, candidates will bring strong analytic project management experience, meticulous organization and attention to detail, and a desire to seek out and create effective solutions to challenges that are often ambiguous and nuanced. Preferred candidates will be entrepreneurial self-starters who bring creativity and curiosity to the problem-solving process. Candidates with a passion for addressing and ending homelessness are strongly preferred.
The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.