Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IACMI - The Composites Institute® is seeking an experienced and driven Workforce Project Growth Manager to provide leadership across its workforce development portfolio. This role is pivotal in managing program advancements, developing new proposals, and enhancing program effectiveness to meet national workforce needs.
Responsibilities
- Support coordination with sponsors for advancement of IACMI’s workforce development strategy and priorities
- Provide guidance and support to the ACE and METAL Program Directors to ensure strong execution, accountability, and alignment across both programs
- Develop stakeholder ideas into proposal options and share with finance and PACT as future options
- Elevate risks, challenges, and decision points to the Director of Education and Workforce with clear recommendations and proposed paths forward
- Build positive relationships with stakeholders and IACMI team members
- Communicate closely with other IACMI departments to support DoW and other stakeholder proposals and programs
- Engage with government, industry, academic, and internal stakeholders to strengthen relationships, support execution, and help position IACMI for future opportunities
- Compile, build, write and update proposals for IACMI team review and input
- Exhibit proven integrity and professionalism in decision-making and conduct
- Assist in shaping the vision for current workforce programs while contributing to the development of new initiatives, partnerships, and strategic growth opportunities
- Work with stakeholders and IACMI teams to build and enhance proposals for submission
- Deliver presentations, instruction, training, and briefs using technology as needed
- Lead or support the development of white papers, concept papers, statements of work, strategic briefs, and proposals tied to current and future workforce development efforts
- Implement, develop, and track metrics to support sponsor value propositions and program-driven results
- Represent IACMI in meetings, presentations, and strategic discussions related to workforce development initiatives
- Take initiative to capture, execute, and build out planning for new awards and opportunities
- Contribute to the long-term sustainability, growth, and strategic positioning of IACMI’s workforce portfolio
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in business, workforce development, education, engineering, manufacturing, project management, or related field required
- Seven or more years of experience in workforce development, program leadership, advanced manufacturing knowledge, education partnerships, defense programs, or related fields
- Experience with DoW training, workforce development, and/or program leadership
- Proven experience in organizing projects, motivating employees, and working with multiple stakeholders to develop and enhance proposals
- Experience in proposal writing, planning and building team input into a white paper or proposal response
- Project or program management professional qualifications and documented experience
- Ability to prioritize and track multiple priorities simultaneously
- Proven ability in a position of leadership with both direct and indirect reports
- Master's degree
- Experience in composites, materials machining, and manufacturing
Benefits
- Hybrid, Remote, 30% travel.
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