As an Industry Partnerships Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our workforce. You will lead and manage projects designed to enhance skills, employability, and career opportunities for individuals across diverse industries. The Industry Partnerships Manager uses project management, relationship development, and communication principles to collaborate on initiatives that solve challenges related to employment, retention, education/training, and job quality. This is a full-time, grant-funded position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Project Planning and Strategy:
- Develop and refine project strategies in alignment with organizational goals.
- Create project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish metrics for measuring project success.
- Manage project budgets, allocate resources efficiently, and track expenditures.
2. Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as HR departments, government agencies, educational institutions, and industry partners.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure project support and alignment.
3. Community Outreach and Partnerships:
- Foster relationships with community organizations, educational institutions, and other partners to enhance program accessibility and effectiveness.
4. Continuous Learning:
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in workforce development.
- Attend conferences, workshops, and training sessions to expand knowledge and skills.
About CareerRise
CareerRise is a not-for-profit workforce intermediary and funders collaborative that champions good jobs, skilled employees, and strong communities. Our mission is to advance economic mobility and regional prosperity by creating and strengthening partnerships and systems that meet employer needs for talent and connect metro Atlanta residents to sustainable wage careers in quality jobs. With the leadership of our board of directors, we work with employers, training providers, support services providers, job seekers and workforce funders to build partnerships and implement equitable workforce strategies. Visit www.careerriseatlanta.orgfor complete information on CareerRise and its programs and services.
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