Director, STEM & Puerto Rico Workforce Transformation

Nnphi; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust seeks a Director, STEM & Puerto Rico Emerging Workforce Transformation, to lead strategy aligning education, industry, government, and innovation ecosystems for AI, biotech, cybersecurity, and data science careers.

The role focuses on creating talent pathways from K-12 through professional careers, elevating workforce dashboards, securing funding, and building partnerships to strengthen Puerto Rico's innovation ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Strategic Workforce Foresight: Ability to anticipate future workforce demands and translate trends into actionable programs.
• AI and Emerging Technology Fluency not necessarily as a technical expert but as a strategic leader.
• Ecosystem Building: Ability to convene and align: Industry, Academia, Government, Nonprofits around shared workforce goals.
• Data-Driven Leadership experience using: Workforce analytics, Dashboards, Impact evaluation.
• Resource Development and Fundraising: Federal grants, Foundation funding, Corporate sponsorships.
• Communication and Influence: Exceptional ability to communicate in both English and Spanish with different stakeholders, sponsors, academia, government and industry executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and maintain PRSTRT's five-year STEM and Workforce transformation strategic plan.
• Serve as liaison with the Puerto Rico Department of Education, Schools and Universities and corporate partners.
• Develop workforce dashboards and use labor market intelligence to drive program decisions.
• Design, launch, and support STEM and workforce transformation programs and pipelines.
• Expand work-based learning opportunities including apprenticeships and internships.
• Coordinate with partner institutions, employers, and government agencies to avoid duplication.
• Ensure program design is evidence-based and aligned with best practices in STEM education.

Skills

Strategic Workforce Foresight

AI and Emerging Technology Fluency

Ecosystem Building

Data-Driven Leadership

Resource Development and Fundraising

Communication and Influence

Education

Master's degree in STEM or Education with STEM focus

PhD in STEM (desired)

5+ years leading a program or initiative

3+ years supervising direct reports

Experience with grants and budgeting

Job description

Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust seeks a Director, STEM & Puerto Rico Emerging Workforce Transformation, to lead strategy aligning education, industry, government, and innovation ecosystems for AI, biotech, cybersecurity, and data science careers.

The role focuses on creating talent pathways from K-12 through professional careers, elevating workforce dashboards, securing funding, and building partnerships to strengthen Puerto Rico's innovation ecosystem.