Workforce Development & Education Manager, Infrastructure Sites

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Grants access

Community engagement

Education partnerships

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Workforce Development & Education Manager, Infrastructure Sites to shape workforce initiatives and build talent pipelines for technical infrastructure teams. This remote role is US-based and eligible candidates should be located in the United States.

You will partner with educators, workforce boards, and labor stakeholders to create training pathways, support apprenticeships and internships, and align curricula with evolving infrastructure needs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in workforce development, technical education, or apprenticeship programs.
• Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record developing technical training programs with employers and educational institutions.
• Experience collaborating with trade unions and labor leaders.
• Ability to translate job requirements into learning objectives and modules.
• Strong program management in multi-partner environments.
• Excellent communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with local educational institutions and workforce boards.
• Expand training opportunities with building trades unions and apprenticeship committees.
• Identify job requirements and skills gaps in collaboration with infrastructure teams.
• Develop curricula and training programs with educators and technical experts.
• Support apprenticeships and internships with local employers.
• Oversee program implementation, timelines, and partner responsibilities.
• Track program metrics and collaborate with partners to improve effectiveness.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education partnerships

Curriculum design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Workforce Development & Education Manager, Infrastructure Sites to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will shape and support workforce development initiatives that build talent pipelines for technical infrastructure environments. You will partner with educators, workforce organizations, labor stakeholders, and internal technical teams to create training pathways that align with evolving skills needs. The position requires a balance of program strategy, relationship management, and hands‑on execution to strengthen apprenticeship, internship, and education partnerships. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 annually Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with local educational institutions and workforce boards
• Expand training opportunities with building trades unions and apprenticeship committees
• Identify job requirements and skills gaps in collaboration with infrastructure teams
• Develop or adapt curricula and training programs in partnership with educators and technical experts
• Support apprenticeships and internships with local employers
• Oversee program implementation, including timelines and partner responsibilities
• Track program metrics and collaborate with partners to enhance program effectiveness

Qualifications

• 7+ years in workforce development, technical education, or apprenticeship programs
• Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Proven track record in developing technical training programs with employers and educational institutions
• Experience collaborating with trade unions and labor leaders
• Ability to translate job requirements into clear learning objectives and practical training modules
• Strong program management skills with experience in multi-partner environments
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape workforce development in emerging tech fields
• Collaborative work environment with diverse stakeholders
• Engagement with local communities and educational institutions
• Chance to influence training programs that meet industry needs
• Access to workforce grants and funding opportunities