Program Manager

The JPI Group

. Manage day-to-day program implementation in alignment with contractual requirements, objectives, budgets, and timelines .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeDetroit • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day program implementation in alignment with contractual requirements, objectives, budgets, and timelines
Develop and maintain project plans, implementation schedules, deliverable trackers, risk logs, and performance dashboards
Coordinate activities across internal teams, subcontractors, training providers, clients, employers, and external partners
Monitor program performance and develop or recommend corrective action plans
Facilitate program meetings, document decisions, assign action items, and track follow-up
Support budget monitoring, resource allocation, subcontractor coordination, and invoice review
Develop and execute inclusive recruitment strategies for energy efficiency training and career pathways
Coordinate participant outreach, intake, eligibility screening, enrollment, and onboarding
Monitor recruitment, enrollment, attendance, completion, credential attainment, placement, and retention outcomes
Build relationships with workforce agencies, educational providers, employers, utilities, trade associations, and community partners throughout Michigan
Support work-based learning, internships, registered apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, and job placement activities
Coordinate training providers, curricula, schedules, communications, instructional resources, learning management systems, materials, and logistics
Maintain program records and performance data; prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and other required reports
Monitor contractual deliverables, budgets, performance targets, compliance, privacy, security, retention, and documentation requirements
Support program reviews, monitoring visits, audits, and funder or client reporting
Prepare agendas, status updates, presentations, executive summaries, and progress reports
Communicate milestones, challenges, risks, decisions, and proposed solutions to leadership and stakeholders
Represent the program at meetings, community events, employer convenings, training activities, and industry forums

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in workforce development, business administration, public administration, education, project management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
Three to five years of relevant experience in workforce development, program management, project management, training implementation, employer engagement, or a related field
Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, project deliverables, timelines, and competing priorities
Experience supporting training programs, participant recruitment, employer engagement, workforce partnerships, or career pathway initiatives
Working knowledge of workforce development systems, career pathways, and employment-related support services
Experience with program performance tracking, data analysis, documentation, and reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and collaborate with geographically distributed teams
Ability to travel throughout Michigan as required
Ability to perform the position's essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement with remote and in-person work
Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities
Equal employment opportunity protections