Senior Manager, Talent Solutions

Per Scholas; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) plan with 100% employer match

More than 40 days of paid time off

Job summary

Per Scholas is seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Solutions in Boston to lead employer engagement and placement initiatives. This role expands employer pipeline and drives success in securing technology jobs for graduates while achieving an 80% job attainment goal per cohort. The position requires experience in talent placement, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Salesforce. The annual salary ranges from $65,000 to $70,000, with extensive benefits including health coverage and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Proven success in talent placement and employer engagement.
• Strong network for building new employer partnerships.
• Comfortable using digital tools for outreach.

Responsibilities

• Lead employer engagement and career advisement initiatives.
• Build and manage employer relationships for job placements.
• Oversee placement data in Salesforce and support team performance.

Skills

Talent placement

Employer engagement

Job readiness

Data-savvy

Strong communication

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever‑advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we’re forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever‑increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no‑cost training programs in the most sought‑after tech skills spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more.

Position Title

Senior Manager, Talent Solutions

Reports To

Senior Director, Talent Solutions

Location

Boston, MA

About Us

Per Scholas is a national nonprofit transforming lives through tech career pathways. Our Talent Solutions team builds and maintains strong employer partnerships, helping graduates secure mid‑level technology positions while creating equitable career opportunities.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Solutions to lead employer engagement, career advisement, and placement initiatives for our Boston team. This role will expand our employer pipeline, support and develop other managers, and drive alumni success in securing technology jobs. The Senior Manager will play a key role in achieving our 80% job attainment goal per cohort while strengthening Per Scholas’ influence in workforce development.

Key Responsibilities

• Employer Engagement & Partnerships (30%)
  • Build and manage relationships with local and national employers to secure job placements.
  • Attend networking events, job fairs, and other forums to capture connections and expand partnerships.
  • Lead research, sector analysis, and pitch development to drive strategic placement initiatives.
  • Serve as a strategic voice in employer engagement practices and workforce trends.
  • Coach and mentor Talent Solutions managers to enhance employer outreach and placement strategies.
  • Provide advanced career guidance to graduates and alumni on job attainment and career growth.
  • Conduct one‑on‑one and small group advisement sessions, preparing graduates for interviews and job applications.
  • Lead alumni engagement programs and workshops to ensure ongoing career support.
  • Support managers in delivering high‑quality career advisement and alumni support.
• Data & Program Oversight (20%)
  • Oversee placement and outcome data in Salesforce and other systems.
  • Complete alumni event data entry into Salesforce.
  • Provide employer feedback to inform curriculum and services.
  • Support managers in tracking team performance and achieving Talent Solutions goals.

What You Bring

• Proven success in talent placement, employer engagement, and job readiness.
• Strong network and ability to build new employer partnerships.
• Data‑savvy and metrics‑oriented; familiarity with Salesforce or similar platforms.
• Tech‑savvy and comfortable using social media and digital tools for outreach, including HubSpot.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic, results‑driven, and mission‑focused.
• Collaborative and flexible, able to work cross‑functionally while driving independent initiatives.
• Strong communicator and effective mentor.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Committed to Per Scholas’ mission of creating equitable career pathways in technology.

Salary

For this role, we are targeting a salary range between $65,000 per year and $70,000 per year. The final salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography and alignment with qualifications and experience.

Benefits & PTO

Full‑time employees enjoy more than 40 days of paid time off each year, including 22 holidays, with additional wellness hours and accruals that grow with tenure. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente, a Health Reimbursement Account, dental and vision insurance options, a 401(k) plan with 100% employer match up to 6%, financial wellness tools, and additional voluntary benefits such as accident and critical illness coverage, legal services, and employee discount programs.

Equal Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.