Senior Program Manager, Workforce Development
About The Position
The Senior Program Manager will manage grant-funded projects and other programs for the Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD), from project award through final project reporting. The role builds relationships with state agencies, Regional Economic Development Councils, nonprofits, training providers, and other partners to maximize the regional impact of OSWD grants. OSWD works to create economic opportunities for unemployed, underemployed, and underrepresented workers while addressing labor needs in the state’s highest-growth industry sectors. The position requires in-office presence; hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy. Applicants must submit a cover letter with their resume to be considered.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of direct relevant experience explicitly leading workforce development, adult education, or economic mobility initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; an associate degree plus seven years of relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
- Knowledge of workforce development strategy, training program delivery, and program management.
- Knowledge of contract development and systemic barriers faced by unemployed, underemployed, and underrepresented workers.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of economic development, government relations, financial statement analysis, public policy, and data analysis.
- Strong analytical, comprehension, and time-management skills.
- Proven ability to be proactive and self-directed.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Applicants must submit a cover letter with their resume to be considered.
- In-office presence is required; hybrid schedules may be possible depending on job duties and ESD policy.
Responsibilities
- Oversee OSWD grant-funded training programs, ensuring grantees provide coordinated training and comprehensive support services that help participants transition into sustainable, higher-wage employment; conduct site visits and attend events as necessary.
- Build and maintain relationships across New York State with governmental and quasi-governmental entities, business groups, community-based organizations, training and education providers, and higher education institutions.
- Draft incentive proposals that define project goals and clarify expectations for grantees.
- Coordinate with the Data and Metrics Manager to establish reporting requirements for grantee agreements.
- Monitor grantee compliance with data collection and reporting requirements, tracking enrollment, completion, credentials, placement, wraparound supports, and retention.
- Review, analyze, and evaluate grant-funded training programs and work with leadership to provide funding recommendations to senior management.
- Support grantees with complex OSWD requirements and other issues, proactively mitigating risks to prevent project delays or contract terminations.
- Collaborate with grantees to identify and showcase success stories from high-performing OSWD-funded workforce programs.
- Present written and oral summaries of project activity to executive management when requested.
- Oversee special projects for OSWD as assigned by leadership.
- Onboard and mentor staff as needed.
- Assist with ongoing improvement and evolution of office processes and procedures.
- Maintain working knowledge of New York State labor and industry trends.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
