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Title: Program Manager (Workforce Development)

Location: Grand Rapids, MI - (hybrid - Onsite Tue-Wed-Thu. Remote Mon and Fri)

Duration: 12 12-month contract

Rate: $50-$53/Hour on W2

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Responsible for strategic planning, implementation, and project management for one or more of the following workforce development programs: workforce planning, skilled trade initiatives, diversity/ racial equity, veteran and community outreach with an initial focus in Grand Rapids and Muskegon, eventually expanding into broader mid/western/Northern Michigan.

Builds relationships with community partners and a variety of institutions to develop and access talent pipelines for existing and future workforce initiatives and hiring goals.

Serve as lead and activator for recruiting, career, and talent-focused community and business events.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develops and implements overall project plans, including managing project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely project completion and meet stakeholder expectations.
• Manages and directs consistent implementation of the strategic and tactical activities for selected programs focused in providing support and training for underrepresented and individuals with barriers.
• Consults with and builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders & decision makers to establish mutually beneficial workforce partnerships
• Identify candidates using community connections/relationships for current and future job openings
• Establishes and monitors program goals/metrics
• Prepares business cases and presentations for significant changes in program scope and content.
• Challenges current practices with sound alternatives and initiates new ideas/approaches.
• Establishes ongoing business relationships with internal/external stakeholders and decision makers.
• Leads, builds, and works with cross-functional teams across the company and outside organizations.
• Utilizes Continuous Improvement principles, methods, and tools in developing and implementing programs and identifying/improving processes.
• Leads analysis of projects and programs, through after-action and other effectiveness reviews, to make recommendations for improvements, expansion or phase-out.
• Represents DTE Energy at external meetings and events.
• Develops presentations for and makes recommendations to senior management.
• Provides regular progress reports highlighting key performance indicators and risk management.
• Identifies required internal support resources and aligns activities to event objectives and brand strategy

Qualifications Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of job-relevant experience with proven skills in workforce development, skilled trades initiatives, and employment initiatives

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or human resources, communications, public administration, nonprofit administration, liberal arts, interdisciplinary studies, or political science
• Experience developing diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce development programs, pipelines, and initiatives up to and including hands-on operational recruiting
• Exposure to/ familiarity with local, regional, state, and governmental/legislative administration
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels inside and outside the company.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and often changing priorities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives, and recommend optimal solutions for various situations.
• Computer skills including MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and project management software.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and groups to achieve effective and efficient results.
• Ability to attend external events during and outside of normal work hours.