Workforce Development Manager – Services Talent Pipeline

Job description

Position Summary Vertiv is seeking a strategic Workforce Development Manager to build sustainable talent ecosystems for our Field Services organization. This role bridges industry, education, and community to develop robust career pathways that address current and future workforce needs. The ideal candidate will be a systems thinker and a connector—championing workforce readiness, fostering equitable access to skilled trades careers, and strengthening regional talent infrastructure to support our growing business. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Workforce Development: - Collaborate with Services leadership to assess workforce gaps and design multi-year talent development strategies aligned with organizational growth and regional labor market trends. - Build comprehensive workforce pipelines through partnerships with community colleges, trade schools, and workforce boards in targeted communities. - Establish key performance indicators for workforce readiness and pipeline health; leverage labor market data and program analytics to drive continuous improvement. - Deliver quarterly briefings to leadership on workforce trends, pipeline metrics, and strategic recommendations. Training Pr...