Remote Industry Partnerships & Workforce Dev Lead

ASME; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 94,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

ASME is seeking a collaborative Manager, Industry Partnerships, Workforce Development to lead employer engagement for apprenticeship and work-based learning programs. You will build partnerships with industry and education sectors and align programs with workforce needs.

You will collaborate across internal teams to develop training plans, provide guidance on program structures, and support employer onboarding and ongoing engagement. Remote work is eligible with periodic travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and at least five years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in apprenticeship, workforce development, or employer engagement.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing employer or industry partnerships.
• Knowledge of registered apprenticeships, federal workforce systems, RAPIDS, WIOA, and grant-funded programs preferred.
• Strong relationship-building, stakeholder engagement, communication, and presentation skills for virtual and in-person settings.
• Ability to translate employer workforce needs into practical program solutions.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and CRM or data-tracking tools, such as Salesforce.
• Commitment to culture and inclusion in workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Lead employer and industry engagement to expand ASME apprenticeship and work-based learning programs.
• Build and sustain relationships with employers across sectors and serve as primary contact for partners.
• Develop and execute partnership agreements and MOUs with employers.
• Assess workforce needs and skill requirements for apprenticeship programs.
• Align curricula and on-the-job training with employer needs.
• Provide guidance on apprenticeship structures, roles, and onboarding.
• Maintain relationships with industry intermediaries, community colleges, and government agencies.
• Represent ASME in meetings and advisory committees on workforce development.
• Identify and recruit employers and partners for new opportunities.
• Promote best practices in mentorship and apprentice retention.
• Track KPIs, assist with grant reporting, and suggest program improvements.
• Identify funding and grant opportunities and support proposals.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Presentation skills

Project coordination

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in workforce development / education / business

Equivalent combination of education and 5+ years experience

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft 365

Job description

ASME is seeking a collaborative Manager, Industry Partnerships, Workforce Development to lead employer engagement for apprenticeship and work-based learning programs. You will build partnerships with industry and education sectors and align programs with workforce needs.

You will collaborate across internal teams to develop training plans, provide guidance on program structures, and support employer onboarding and ongoing engagement. Remote work is eligible with periodic travel.