Senior Manager of Workforce Initiatives

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

3h • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Workforce Initiatives plays an essential role as the coordinator and manager of key workforce development program partnerships, and grant management. Building cross-functional collaborations and working connections and pipelines between systems and on behalf of employers, is a key aspect of this work. A successful candidate for this position is capable of operating effectively in a dynamic, fast paced government department; understands the power of team building internally and with cross sector partners; and has a passion for helping get Philadelphians back to work. Strong attention to bottom line results and metrics is a must. The Senior Manager supports the development, coordination and oversight of Workforce grants and partnerships that support the desired outcome of economic mobility for all Philadelphia residents and businesses. Development of needs analyses that influence the creation of training programs/systems that prepare individuals to meet the workforce needs of our employer partners. Coordination and Management of relationships with workforce stakeholders (training providers and employers) Coordination and management of workforce grants and related programming Contract management and tracking of program outcomes Conduct research into the local and regional landscape of emerging sector jobs to help inform business needs with workforce training providers. Support and develop systems to ensure consistent, high-quality program management and evaluation. Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence. This includes overseeing coordination and implementation of programs, managing timelines and resources to achieve program and organizational goals. Cultivate relationships with Workforce Training Partners and related stakeholders Provide on-going support to the development of inter-team communication and cohesiveness, sustaining a can-do culture and supporting staff while working seamlessly with the key anchor partners. Coordinating and managing partnerships and deliverables with stakeholders and grantees. Work collaboratively with the Workforce team to implement short- and long-term goals that will help deliver high quality workforce training and programming for Philadelphia businesses and residents. Support the development of new workforce initiatives including workforce programming related to the HOME initiative and other priority workforce opportunities. Coordinate and manage partnerships with training providers and any related technical support needed for priority initiatives. Proactively communicate and coordinate with partners on priority initiatives. Collect and analyze data for ongoing partnerships and programs. Support and develop systems to ensure consistent, high-quality program management and quality outcomes. Support the compliance of contracted partners. Provide support for the strategic initiatives of the workforce team and related workforce partnership projects. All other duties as assigned. Minimal night and weekend work may be required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Workforce development systems, training providers, and employer partnerships.
• Knowledge of: Grants management principles, reporting requirements, and compliance processes.
• Knowledge of: Program evaluation methods and performance measurement.
• Knowledge of: Labor market trends and emerging workforce needs.
• Knowledge of: Equity, access, and inclusion principles in workforce development.
• Knowledge of: Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Skills in: Coordinating partnerships and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Skills in: Organizing tasks, tracking deliverables, and managing multiple deadlines.
• Skills in: Communicating clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Skills in: Using data and metrics to monitor program performance.
• Skills in: Working collaboratively in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
• Abilities to: Support multiple workforce programs simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Abilities to: Build trust and maintain relationships with diverse partners.
• Abilities to: Identify challenges and propose practical, proactive solutions.
• Abilities to: Adapt to changing priorities and manage time effectively.
• Abilities to: Work independently while contributing to team goals.
• Bachelor’s degree required in public administration, education, workforce development, social sciences, or a related field.
• At least three to five years years of experience in workforce development, grants management, partnerships coordination, nonprofit programming, or related work.

Nice To Haves

• We value diverse experiences and are open to flexible qualifications. If you are passionate about this role and meet some of the key criteria, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Development of needs analyses that influence the creation of training programs/systems that prepare individuals to meet the workforce needs of our employer partners.
• Coordination and Management of relationships with workforce stakeholders (training providers and employers)
• Coordination and management of workforce grants and related programming
• Contract management and tracking of program outcomes
• Conduct research into the local and regional landscape of emerging sector jobs to help inform business needs with workforce training providers.
• Support and develop systems to ensure consistent, high-quality program management and evaluation.
• Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence. This includes overseeing coordination and implementation of programs, managing timelines and resources to achieve program and organizational goals.
• Cultivate relationships with Workforce Training Partners and related stakeholders
• Provide on-going support to the development of inter-team communication and cohesiveness, sustaining a can-do culture and supporting staff while working seamlessly with the key anchor partners.
• Coordinating and managing partnerships and deliverables with stakeholders and grantees.
• Work collaboratively with the Workforce team to implement short- and long-term goals that will help deliver high quality workforce training and programming for Philadelphia businesses and residents.
• Support the development of new workforce initiatives including workforce programming related to the HOME initiative and other priority workforce opportunities.
• Coordinate and manage partnerships with training providers and any related technical support needed for priority initiatives.
• Proactively communicate and coordinate with partners on priority initiatives.
• Collect and analyze data for ongoing partnerships and programs.
• Support and develop systems to ensure consistent, high-quality program management and quality outcomes.
• Support the compliance of contracted partners.
• Provide support for the strategic initiatives of the workforce team and related workforce partnership projects.
• All other duties as assigned. Minimal night and weekend work may be required.

Benefits

• City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees