Program Manager – Talent Optimization & Workforce Readiness

Requisition Number: RR-0004815

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Overview:

We are seeking a Program Manager to lead a strategic Talent Optimization & Workforce Readiness initiative supporting our client. This program is designed to future-proof workforce skills, enhance career progression, and develop scalable upskilling and reskilling programs to drive long-term productivity.

The Program Manager will oversee a cross-functional team of two Learning Strategy Consultants and one Business Analyst, and knowledge management team (consisting of 3 PODS- 3 Business Analysts + 3 Data Analysts + 6 Content Writers) ensuring seamless collaboration, strategic execution, and measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Oversight & Execution: Lead the end-to-end execution of the Talent Optimization & Workforce Readiness initiative, ensuring alignment with business objectives, cost-effectiveness, and value realization.
• Change Management Strategy Oversight: responsible for the oversight of the change management strategy, ensuring effective implementation and alignment with program goals.
• Training Strategy & Development: Partner with Learning Strategy Consultants to design, develop, and deliver customized training programs and workshops aligned with workforce needs and business goals.
• Skills & Competency Assessment: Leverage existing skill gap assessments and industry best practices to refine and refresh team competencies.
• Workforce Readiness & Career Progression: Design a scalable approach for upskilling and reskilling to prepare teams for future roles and technological advancements.
• Stakeholder Management and Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between business leaders, IT teams, HR, and training experts, ensuring alignment across functions.
• Team Leadership & Coordination: Manage and support a team of 3, ensuring the Learning Strategy Consultants can focus on program content creation and delivery while the Business Analyst drives data analysis and reporting.
• Technology & Agile Execution: Utilize Jira and Confluence for project tracking and execution, ensuring Agile methodologies and Scrum principles guide program success.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Identify potential risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure all training initiatives comply with internal policies and industry regulations.
• Performance Metrics & Reporting: Work with the Business Analyst to track program effectiveness, measure ROI, and provide data-driven insights to senior leadership.
• Leverage Randstad Digital & Risesmart Expertise: Tap into existing training and knowledge management programs to enhance learning outcomes and drive workforce transformation.

Team Structure & Responsibilities:

• Program Manager (You): Lead and oversee the initiative, manage stakeholder engagement, ensure execution, and drive measurable outcomes.
• 2 Learning Strategy Consultants: Develop and deliver customized training programs and workshops, aligning them with business objectives and workforce needs.
• 1 Business Analysts: Analyze skill gap data, workforce readiness trends, and training effectiveness, providing insights for continuous improvement, and perform any other tasks as directed by the program manager.
• 3 Business Analysts (Knowledge Management Pods): Operational support and daily guidance as needed from the Program Manager.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in banking, workforce transformation, or talent development.
• Strong expertise in training program design, upskilling, and reskilling initiatives.
• Experience managing small cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, Agile methodologies, and Scrum principles.
• Familiarity with Learning & Development.
• Strong risk management and compliance expertise.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive program success.

Preferred Certifications:

• PMP, PgMP, or SAFe Agilist certification.
• Certifications in L&D, talent development, or Agile coaching (e.g., Certified Talent Development Professional - CTDP).

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City: McLean

State: Virginia

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EEO Employer Verbiage: <p>Join a workplace that thrives on collaboration and support, consisting of individuals who are not only experts in their fields but also kind, smart, fun, and passionate about what they do. Teamwork isn't just encouraged – it's the way we operate.</p> <p>At Randstad Digital Advisory, we strive to provide opportunities to learn and grow, from on-the-job coaching to online courses to continuous feedback.</p> <p>Our employees have the autonomy to do their best work, using their skills to make a meaningful impact both within the team as well as for our diverse clientele.</p> <p>We offer attractive pay, a well-rounded benefits package, and flexible working arrangements (including work-from-home when possible).</p>

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