Workforce Partnership & Talent Strategy Manager

About the role

The Workforce Partnership & Talent Strategy Manager is a strategic and highly collaborative leader responsible for designing and managing creative workforce strategies that strengthen Nava’s long-term talent ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead workforce partnership strategies that support Nava’s long-term talent and workforce goals
• Build and manage relationships with universities, academic institutions, workforce development organizations, training partners, and other external talent ecosystems
• Develop creative workforce strategies that expand access to emerging, early-career, and nontraditional talent pipelines
• Lead and scale strategic workforce programs, including apprenticeship, early-career, and workforce development initiatives
• Identify future workforce needs and build talent pathways that align with Nava’s long-term business strategy and evolving skill demands
• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition, business leaders, and external stakeholders to align workforce strategies with organizational priorities
• Lead cross-functional execution of workforce and partnership initiatives, ensuring strong collaboration, adoption, and measurable outcomes
• Define success metrics, monitor program and partnership performance, and use data and insights to continuously improve outcomes
• Develop and maintain external partnership frameworks, engagement strategies, and success models for long-term workforce impact
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of workforce programs and partnerships from strategy and design through execution, measurement, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Workforce Strategy, Talent Strategy, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, HR, or related fields
• 4+ years of experience leading strategic programs, partnerships, or cross-functional initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of professional experience and training
• Experience building and managing strategic partnerships with universities, workforce organizations, training institutions, or external talent partners
• Experience designing and scaling workforce programs, talent pathways, or strategic talent initiatives in fast-paced or evolving environments
• Experience leading cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Experience building systems, frameworks, or partnership models that improve workforce or talent outcomes
• Experience using data and insights to inform workforce strategy and measure program impact
• Strong workforce strategy and partnership development skills
• Strong program management and execution skills
• Strong process design, systems thinking, and operational planning capabilities
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional influence skills
• Experience with program reporting, partnership metrics, and performance measurement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Desired Skills

• Experience building university recruiting, apprenticeship, early-career, or workforce development programs
• Experience in Talent Acquisition Operations, Workforce Strategy, or organizational capability building
• Experience in consulting, government modernization, professional services, or mission-driven organizations
• Experience designing programs that improve workforce readiness, talent mobility, or long-term workforce sustainability
• Experience working with public sector, nonprofit, academic, or workforce development ecosystems
• 8+ years of experience in Workforce Strategy, Talent Strategy, Workforce Development, HR, or Program Management
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Behavioral Science, Education, Public Policy, or related field
• Experience with workforce planning, partnership strategy, and talent ecosystem development
• Experience with change management and organizational adoption frameworks
• Experience with workforce analytics, program health reporting, and performance measurement
• Advanced stakeholder management and strategic communication skills