Lead, Workforce Training & Programs & Partnerships

Cochawaii; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Disability

401(k)

Paid vacation & sick leave

Expense reimbursements

Parking

Job summary

Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is seeking a Manager of Workforce Training and Programs to lead workforce development initiatives, manage projects, and coordinate with employers, educators, and funders. This role oversees signature programs, budgets, and sponsorships, reporting to the Director of Workforce Development.

The ideal candidate will excel at program design, partnership building, and stakeholder management in a fast-paced environment within the Education & Workforce Development department.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in workforce development or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Experience supporting or implementing education, workforce development, career pathway, or training initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex programs or projects involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and performance outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, anticipate needs, identify gaps or risks, recommend practical solutions, and follow priorities through to completion.
• Experience coordinating events, convenings, and partner engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design and implementation of Workforce Development training and career pathway initiatives, including assigned programs.
• Drive implementation of assigned initiatives, managing project plans, timelines, deliverables, partner responsibilities, and follow-up while keeping EWD leadership informed and engaged on progress, opportunities, and challenges.
• Coordinate external partnerships to drive successful project implementation.
• Track program outcomes and deliverables, coordinate required reporting, and work collaboratively with partners and EWD leadership to address implementation barriers.

Skills

Project management

Relationship management

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is seeking a Manager of Workforce Training and Programs to lead workforce development initiatives, manage projects, and coordinate with employers, educators, and funders. This role oversees signature programs, budgets, and sponsorships, reporting to the Director of Workforce Development.

The ideal candidate will excel at program design, partnership building, and stakeholder management in a fast-paced environment within the Education & Workforce Development department.