Senior Director, Workforce Funding & Partnerships

Cengage Group; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 170,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a senior commercial business development leader at Cengage Group to identify and secure large-scale workforce funding opportunities that drive enrollment growth. The role requires a proven network of senior decision-makers across government, workforce development, and education to create access to new funding.

Ideal candidates understand workforce investment trends and have a track record of originating and securing funding partnerships with seven-figure revenue potential across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience.
• 10+ years in workforce funding, economic development, or related field.
• Deep knowledge of workforce funding and investment priorities.
• Established network of senior decision-makers across government and private sector.
• Proven success originating and securing large-scale workforce funding partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Identify, shape, and secure workforce funding opportunities with seven-figure revenue potential.
• Leverage relationships with senior decision-makers to access funding opportunities.
• Anticipate investment priorities and position ed2go in discussions early.
• Lead opportunities from origination through negotiations and activation.
• Develop funding partnerships involving state-funded and public-private initiatives.
• Build a pipeline evaluating revenue potential and strategic alignment.
• Represent ed2go in executive discussions and industry forums.
• Collaborate with Government Affairs to navigate policy and engagement.
• Provide leadership with insights into funding trends and risks.
• Travel up to 30% as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Strategic sales

Public policy understanding

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience

Job description

We are seeking a senior commercial business development leader at Cengage Group to identify and secure large-scale workforce funding opportunities that drive enrollment growth. The role requires a proven network of senior decision-makers across government, workforce development, and education to create access to new funding.

Ideal candidates understand workforce investment trends and have a track record of originating and securing funding partnerships with seven-figure revenue potential across