Workforce Development Program Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in workforce development, business administration, public administration, education, project management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and
- Three to five years of relevant experience in workforce development, program management, project management, training implementation, employer engagement, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, project deliverables, timelines, and competing priorities.
- Experience supporting training programs, participant recruitment, employer engagement, workforce partnerships, or career pathway initiatives.
- Working knowledge of workforce development systems, career pathways, and employment-related support services.
- Experience with program performance tracking, data analysis, documentation, and reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and collaborate with geographically distributed teams.
- Ability to travel throughout Michigan as required and to perform the position's essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs, clean energy workforce initiatives, or federally or state-funded workforce development programs.
- Familiarity with Michigan's workforce development ecosystem, including Michigan Works! agencies, community colleges, and relevant industry partners.
- Knowledge of energy efficiency occupations, including HVAC, weatherization, energy auditing, and building performance.
- Experience supporting programs that expand access to employment for communities or individuals facing employment barriers.
- Familiarity with registered apprenticeship programs, industry-recognized credentials, and work-based learning models.
- Experience working with utility companies, implementation contractors, or energy efficiency program administrators.
- Project Management Professional, Certified Workforce Development Professional, or comparable professional certification.
- Experience using Microsoft Planner, SharePoint, Power BI, Salesforce, or similar project management and data-tracking platforms.
Full description
PROGRAM MANAGER
Energy Efficiency Workforce Development
Location: Grand Rapids
Work Model
Employment Type
Michigan
Hybrid
Full-Time
Position Summary
The JPI Group is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support the implementation and delivery of an energy efficiency workforce development program in Michigan. This position oversees day-to-day program operations, coordinates training and employer partnerships, supports participant recruitment and retention, and helps ensure timely achievement of contractual deliverables and performance measures.
The Program Manager serves as a primary point of contact for clients, program partners, training providers, employers, community-based organizations, subcontractors, and internal teams. The ideal candidate brings experience in workforce development, project or program management, and stakeholder engagement, together with knowledge of energy efficiency career pathways and Michigan's workforce development ecosystem.
Work Arrangement: This is a Michigan-based hybrid position requiring regular in-person engagement and statewide travel based on program and business needs. The selected candidate must be able to reliably travel to meetings, training sites, employer locations, community events, and other program activities throughout Michigan.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Program Management and Implementation
- Manage day-to-day program implementation in alignment with contractual requirements, approved objectives, budgets, and established timelines.
- Develop and maintain project plans, implementation schedules, deliverable trackers, risk logs, and performance dashboards.
- Coordinate activities across internal teams, subcontractors, training providers, clients, employers, and external partners.
- Monitor program performance, identify implementation challenges, and develop or recommend corrective action plans.
- Facilitate program meetings, document decisions, assign action items, and track follow-up through completion.
- Support budget monitoring, resource allocation, subcontractor coordination, and invoice review in accordance with established approval processes.
Workforce Recruitment and Participant Engagement
- Develop and execute targeted, inclusive recruitment strategies to attract eligible participants into energy efficiency training and career pathways.
- Establish and maintain relationships with Michigan Works! agencies, community colleges, adult education providers, workforce development organizations, and community-based partners.