Director of Enterprise Workforce Development Strategy

McKinstry; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, prescription, dental, andvis

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a Director of Enterprise Workforce Development to design and scale programs, academies, and partnerships that align with future business needs. You will translate workforce demand into training environments, from the McKinstry Academy to regional schools, building talent supply from the ground up with operations, education providers, labor partners, and community orgs.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, community, and craft, shaping a long‑term talent pipeline

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in workforce development, talent development, learning and development, education partnerships, academy or training-location models, program strategy, HR, operations, or related work.
• Experience designing or leading workforce development programs, academies, schools, technical training models, cohort-based development, or capability-building initiatives tied to real business workforce needs.
• Strong understanding of career-connected learning, work-based learning, job-family development, role readiness, apprenticeship concepts, and technical training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute McKinstry's enterprise workforce development strategy, identifying workforce needs and creating sustainable talent solutions.
• Lead the strategy, development, governance, and expansion of the McKinstry Academy and future training locations.
• Oversee the design, governance, and continuous improvement of workforce development programs and pathways.
• Partner with the Workforce Development Committee and operations to align investments with enterprise talent demand.
• Build and manage partnerships with education providers, labor organizations, community groups, and industry partners.

Skills

Workforce Development

Program Strategy

Education Partnerships

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Financial Planning

Community Partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Job description

McKinstry is seeking a Director of Enterprise Workforce Development to design and scale programs, academies, and partnerships that align with future business needs. You will translate workforce demand into training environments, from the McKinstry Academy to regional schools, building talent supply from the ground up with operations, education providers, labor partners, and community orgs.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, community, and craft, shaping a long‑term talent pipeline