Workforce Development Program Manager

University of Vermont Health Network

1d • $40 - $60 • Remote

About The Position

The Workforce Development Program Manager provides project oversight and implementation for assigned workforce pathway programs across the network. The role includes project management, launching programs, scaling existing programs, and establishing programs for long-term success. It helps ensure network partners have enough talent with the right skills at the right time to deliver high-quality care.

The position executes business plans, assembles key stakeholders, develops project plans, builds relationships, and sets deadlines to launch and scale programs. In close partnership with internal stakeholders—including clinical leaders and subject matter experts, HR business partners, and talent acquisition—and external stakeholders—including colleges, intermediaries, community-based organizations, workforce boards, and funders—the manager leads assigned projects to meet the current and future talent needs of the UVM Health Network. This is a grant-funded position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Typically requires three to five years of experience in organizational development, human resources, talent acquisition, program management, clinical education, higher education, workforce development, or a related field.
• Experience leading and implementing workforce pathway programs and pipelines for specific functions in the healthcare workforce, such as apprenticeships, work-based learning, or college programming.
• Demonstrated ability to see projects through development and lead programs through implementation and scale.
• Demonstrated ability to execute and implement sustainable programs to attract and retain talent.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in or with a large and/or highly matrixed healthcare organization or facility.
• Prior experience leading program implementation in a union environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide project oversight and implement assigned workforce pathway programs across the network.
• Manage project planning, program launches, and the scaling of existing programs.
• Establish programs for long-term success and execute business plans.
• Assemble key stakeholders, develop project plans, build relationships, and set deadlines to launch and scale programs.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to lead assigned projects addressing the network’s current and future talent needs.
• Lead programs through development, including project planning, developing policies and procedures, and developing program materials.
• Lead programs through implementation and scale, including facilitating information sessions, leading selection processes, and enrolling participants.
• Execute and implement sustainable programs to attract and retain talent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager