Commercial Analyst – Development Program Manager

Jobtailor

Illinois

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Workforce Development Program Manager in Illinois to partner with internal and external teams. You will oversee program design, enrollment, and measurement of outcomes, while coordinating with colleges and vendors.

Strong budgeting, data analysis, and stakeholder communication are essential to drive retention and advancement. You will lead development initiatives, monitor performance metrics, and ensure timely payments and compliant processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor-level education aligned with finance, accounting, business or HR.
5+ years in career program management or similar banking context.
Experience building structured development programs aligned with strategy.
Strong planning, organization and attention to detail in fast-paced settings.
Excellent communication with students, colleagues and executives.

Responsibilities

Act as business partner to internal and external partners on programs.
Market, recruit, and enroll participants in programs.
Coordinate sessions with schools, design applications, and manage selection/acceptance.
Monitor program success and showcase results to executives.
Manage budgets and ensure enrollment stays within budget.
Coordinate timely payments with colleges.
Administer programs and resolve questions or exceptions per charters.

Skills

Program management

Budget management

Data analysis

Career program development

Proposal development

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Tools

Office 365

Excel

Teams

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Act as business partner to internal and external partners on programs
Market, recruit, and enroll participants in programs
Work with school vendors, host information sessions, design and accept applications, and manage selection and acceptance processes
Monitor program success and showcase results
Maintain and measure colleague experience and achievement in programs
Define measurement metrics and report program impacts on retention and promotion to executives
Conduct quarterly check-ins with schools and colleagues regarding progress and academic success
Evolve and expand Workforce Development programs with business segments and colleges to support business needs
Manage budget allocations and ensure enrollment stays within budget
Coordinate timely payments with colleges
Administer programs, maintain positive school and colleague relationships, and resolve questions or exceptions according to project charters
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Human Resources
5+ years of career program management or commercial banking background
Prior experience building structured development programs in alignment with business strategy
Out-of-the-box thinker with a “roll-up the sleeves” attitude who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Organized and efficient with exceptional attention to detail; able to juggle a variety of projects and deliverables while also driving/supporting others toward shared outcomes
Solid critical thinking skills - able to anticipate issues, adjust in the moment, and know when to raise hand for help
Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders – from college student applicants to Executive-level Huntington leadership
Management of budgets and building business proposals for program strategies
Previous experience that included partnering with business segment and HR leaders
Data acumen, with experience using data to inform and influence decision making
Highly proficient in Office 365, including Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Word
Comfortable in a matrixed organization and in dealing with ambiguity

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in program management, budget management, and stakeholder communication, with a strong focus on developing and measuring workforce development programs aligned with business strategies. Proficient in using data to drive decision-making and enhance program success.

Hard Skills