Senior Program Manager

This role is ideal for an experienced workforce development leader with a strong background in technical training programs, multi-stakeholder project management, and a commitment to equity and career advancement pathways in the green economy.

Other Duties
Program and Project Management:

Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, workplans, and deliverables across multi-campus, multi-year initiatives.
Lead cross-campus program implementation aligned with sponsor goals.
Monitor project progress and proactively address barriers to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
Organize and lead regular project status meetings, implementation meetings, and communications with sponsors, campuses, and partners.
Track and report project milestones, budgets, student outcomes, and deliverables.
Curriculum Development and Workforce Alignment:

Support the design, refinement, and scaling of technical curricula across campuses.
Integrate applied learning, labs, workshops, and professional certifications into coursework.
Monitor sector trends (e.g., Local Law 97, IRA) and emerging technologies to inform curriculum updates.
Faculty and Staff Leadership:

Recruit, mentor, and support instructors and program staff.
Maintain productive relationships with faculty, administrative teams, employers, community organizations, and funding sponsors.
Career Pathways and Student Success:

Manage the student learning experience, connecting coursework to career pathways, traineeships, and job opportunities.
Prepare presentations and reports for funding agencies and internal stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required:

Bachelor's degree; Master’s degree preferred in education, engineering, sustainability, workforce development, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in workforce development, technical training, curriculum design, or program/project leadership.
Proven success scaling training programs across institutions and aligning with employer needs.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio).
Experience with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

PMP Certification.
Familiarity with the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), NYSERDA programs, and/or decarbonization and retrofit practices.
Understanding of adult learning best practices, competency-based education, and program evaluation.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in workforce training.

To find out more and to apply see here: https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=VA-2505-006831