Workforce Development Manager - MDO - Transportation and Infrastructure

• The work you do here matters to millions.

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• Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?

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• Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.

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• We care about your well-being.

Workforce Policy, Data, and Strategic Reporting

• Develop and recommend workforce policies, programs, and strategies that expand access to infrastructure careers, registered apprenticeships, and other pathways to family-sustaining careers.

• Analyze workforce participation data, labor market trends, and program outcomes to identify opportunities, barriers, and areas for improvement.

• Build and maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local workforce policies, funding opportunities, and compliance requirements relevant to infrastructure investments.

Infrastructure Workforce Program Development

• Lead development and implementation of the City's infrastructure workforce development strategy, budgets, plans, and priorities.

• Manage workforce grants and funding opportunities, including program implementation, reporting, compliance, and performance management.

• Conduct research and implement best practices related to workforce development, apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and local hiring.

• Support development of competitive grant applications and implementation strategies that advance the City's workforce goals.

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain partnerships with workforce development organizations, educational institutions, government partners, labor organizations, apprenticeship sponsors, contractors, and training providers.

• Represent the City's workforce goals and initiatives in meetings and external stakeholder engagements.

• Collaborate with partners to align workforce investments, training opportunities, supportive services, and employment pathways across City departments and with external partners.

• Identify and pursue opportunities to leverage funding, resources, and strategic partnerships to advance infrastructure workforce goals.

Supervision and Portfolio Management

• Supervise and support two (2) full-time staff

• Establish work plans, performance goals, and professional development opportunities for staff.

• Manage workforce-related consultant contracts, scopes of work, deliverables, and vendor relationships.

• Oversee project budgets, timelines, reporting requirements, and key performance metrics across the City's infrastructure workforce portfolio.

• Ensure effective administration, coordination, and continuous improvement infrastructure workforce programs and initiatives.

• Knowledge of workforce systems and career pathways, including registered apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, post-secondary education, employer engagement, and/or work-based learning models.

• Experience using data to inform decision-making, program design, and continuous improvement.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, presentations, policy recommendations, and grant applications.

• Familiarity with workforce participation requirements, apprenticeship utilization goals, local hiring strategies, or similar workforce policies used in public infrastructure projects.

• Familiarity with public-sector processes, including procurement, budgeting, contracting, regulatory requirements, legislative processes.

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing equitable workforce outcomes.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with evolving priorities while maintaining strong project management and organizational skills.

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.

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university is highly preferred but can be substituted with additional years of relevant experience.
• Experience in government, workforce development, public administration, education, labor, nonprofit, economic development, or related sectors developing workforce initiatives, managing stakeholder partnerships, and advancing cross-sector workforce strategies.
• Two (2) or more years of experience managing projects, programs, or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.

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.

• Parental Benefits: 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

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• As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.

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• 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!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!