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Sr. Director, Workforce Connectivity
- Job Title
- Sr. Director, Workforce Connectivity
- Job ID
- 27749878
- Work Hybrid
- Yes
- Location
- Houston, TX, 77010 Hybrid
- Other Location
- Description
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Why the Partnership
When you join the Greater Houston Partnership, you get the opportunity to work with an organization helping guide the future of the Houston region. Our team of professionals work across multiple disciplines, including: Economic Development (Regional and International), Executive, Finance & Accounting, Marketing & Communications, Member Engagement, Public Policy, Regional Workforce Development, Research, Resources, and the Center for Houston’s Future.
The Greater Houston Partnership works to make Houston one of the best places to live, work and build a business. As the economic development organization for the region, the Partnership champions growth across 12 counties by bringing together business and civic-minded leaders who are dedicated to the area’s long-term success. Representing more than 900 member organizations and approximately one-fifth of the region’s workforce, the Partnership is the place companies come together to make an impact.
We look forward to telling you more about the organization and helping determine if a career with the Partnership is right for you!
Today, We Are Looking For
The Sr. Director, Workforce Connectivity will lead and oversee the execution of the "Connectivity Project," which aims to connect new and existing systems across education and employment to establish career pathways on a large scale. This initiative will empower students and workers in Houston to engage in pathways that lead to economic opportunity, starting from K–12 education, extending through postsecondary institutions, workforce credential providers, and into high-skill, high-growth careers. The ultimate goal is to integrate education and workforce development in a way that fosters economic mobility for every student and worker while supplying Houston businesses with the talent they need to grow and thrive.
The Senior Director will work closely with the SVP, Regional Workforce, to collaborate with leaders from K–12 education, community colleges, universities, nonprofits, government agencies, and employers. Together, they will envision the necessary systems to holistically connect education and workforce, identify existing systems that need to be integrated, and manage the engagement of a technical partner to build the required connectivity infrastructure.
This role is responsible for developing and implementing the strategy for system alignment, as well as facilitating the changes necessary to address a highly complex challenge that involves numerous stakeholders and moving parts across the talent supply chain.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The following responsibilities are essential to job performance: - Apply a strategic mindset to understand the problem at hand and develop a feasible solution.
- Utilize human-centered design principles and experience to create the components of the system, keeping in mind that user adoption is critical for each stakeholder group.
- Build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders, including business leaders, government and public officials, nonprofit and community leaders, and education professionals (spanning K–12 and higher education).
- Research and engage with the appropriate technology partners to conceptualize and build the required system.
- Actively manage the project, applying sound project management methodologies.
- Meet defined targets by monitoring performance and making adjustments as needed.
- Communicate project progress to all relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to the overall goals of the Regional Workforce Division, including revenue generation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are desirable for job success:- Live event, hospitality, and meeting coordination experience.
- Proven experience in digital product development, particularly with mobile apps.
- Strong background in human-centered design.
- Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of success.
- Demonstrated ability to understand business strategy and lead the development of corresponding technology solutions.
- Ability to navigate complex problems and find the best solutions among multiple options.
- Skilled in developing and executing strategies that positively impact the regional community.
- Strong project management skills with a focus on achieving results.
- Holds self accountable for both successes and challenges.
- Ability to align relationships with short- and long-term goals.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to educate, persuade, and leverage relationships effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Flexibility to travel domestically and work overtime as necessary.
- Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
The following behavioral competencies are essential for job success:- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Ability to think creatively and independently, driving projects forward while managing multiple stakeholders.
- Planning & Organization: Strong organizational skills with the ability to understand high-level strategies and execute detailed plans using project management techniques.
- Problem Solving: Skilled at gathering and analyzing information, developing alternative solutions, and working well in group problem-solving situations.
- Collaboration: Builds relationships internally and externally, working with others to achieve common goals, demonstrating respect, and forming effective teams.
- Business Savvy: Demonstrates subject-matter expertise with confidence and professionalism, consistently delivering high-level results.
- While a bachelor’s degree is a plus, demonstrated experience, certifications, and relevant credentials will be given equal consideration.
- At least 10 years of experience in technical consulting and/or digital product development
- Good vision and hearing acuity (with adaptive aids if necessary).
- Manual dexterity and skillful use of computer keyboard.
- Physical exertion includes bending, pushing, standing, and walking. Must be able to move or lift approximately 25 pounds on occasion.
- Job requires the ability to hear, see, and talk; analytical, conceptual, problem-solving, planning and decision-making skills.
Adhere to office safety policies.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The Greater Houston Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
