Senior Program Manager, Workforce & Talent

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is a fast-paced, forward-thinking team charged with pursuing economic development opportunities for current and future Hoosiers in Indiana and around the world. Our culture embodies boldness and collaboration to create the economy of the future. Organized as a public-private partnership led by the Secretary of Commerce and governed by a board chaired by the Governor of Indiana, the IEDC has been recognized as one of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Workplaces by the Indianapolis Star.

About the role

The Senior Program Manager, Workforce & Talent will serve as a vital link between businesses and talent resources, including universities, education institutes, government agencies, and community stakeholders. This role supports efforts to offer concierge talent services to business prospects considering locating or expanding in Indiana, enhancing the state’s incentive toolkit. The position ensures Indiana is positioned to provide ongoing, coordinated support in talent recruitment, attraction, and training, prioritizing new business prospects and growing businesses with active incentive contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead relationship management and strategy with career centers and workforce pipelines at higher education institutions.
• Develop and manage a CRM database of key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), Department of Education (DOE), and internal partners to identify talent fulfillment metrics.
• Partner with the Business Development team on projects and RFPs.
• Co-manage goals for IEDC’s relationships with talent-related contracts (e.g., Make My Move).
• Support future-of-work talent development opportunities in collaboration with DWD, DOE, and internal teams.
• Provide talent recruitment, development, and connection support to the IEDC Business Development team.
• Participate in the preparation and development of short- and long-term strategic plans based on organizational talent goals.
• Liaise among stakeholders within state government, employers, educators, economic developers, local government, and others.
• Prepare reports for the Vice President, Workforce & Talent on matters of importance.
• Coordinate with peer operational leaders in DWD, DOE, IEDC, and other workforce-affiliated agencies.
• Collaborate with the IEDC communications team for talent outreach and messaging.
• Manage invitations, operations, and follow-up for stakeholder engagement meetings.
• Evaluate and advise on long-range planning, new programs/strategies, and regulatory actions affecting Indiana’s talent attraction and retention.
• Enhance, develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Support additional duties as necessary to serve the IEDC’s mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of program management experience.
• State government experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Indiana’s assets and how to leverage them for results.
• Familiarity with talent resources in the state, including partner agencies focused on workforce attraction and retention.

Skills

• Ethics, Values, Integrity, and Trust: Adheres to principles in all situations, practices what they preach, is direct and truthful, and maintains confidentiality.
• Managing Vision and Purpose: Communicates a compelling vision, is optimistic, and inspires individuals or groups.
• Strategic Agility: Anticipates future consequences, has broad knowledge, and creates competitive strategies.
• Drive for Results and Action-Oriented: Exceeds goals, executes plans, pursues results relentlessly, and seizes opportunities.
• Political Savvy: Navigates complex political situations effectively, anticipates challenges, and plans accordingly.
• High Emotional Intelligence: Uses emotional information to guide decisions, manages self and others’ emotions effectively.
• Planning and Dealing with Ambiguity: Scopes tasks accurately, sets objectives, measures results, and adapts to change and uncertainty.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $71,802 – $74,000, commensurate with education and work experience.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options (including RX coverage), vision, and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Earn gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
• Health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
• Two fully-funded pension plan options.
• Comprehensive leave policies, including:
  • 160 hours of paid New Parent Leave.
  • Up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
  • Up to 16 hours of paid community service leave.
  • 192 hours of combined paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
  • 12 paid holidays (14 on election years).
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Referral Bonus Program.
• Employee assistance program covering behavioral health visits.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.