Manager, Industry Partnerships, Workforce Dev

Full-time Regular NY - Professionals Livingston, NJ, US

3 days ago Requisition

About ASME

ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real-world challenges. Founded in 1880 as The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a nonprofit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education, and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world.

From college students and early-career engineers to project managers, corporate executives, researchers, and academic leaders, ASME's members are as diverse as the engineering community itself.

Role Summary

ASME is seeking a collaborative and relationship-focused Manager, Industry Partnerships, Workforce Development to lead employer and industry engagement for apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and work-based learning programs. Working closely with the Director, Workforce Development and the Apprenticeship Program Manager, this role builds and sustains partnerships across industry, education, and workforce systems. The Manager helps align programs with employer workforce needs and supports high-quality training and employment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead employer and industry engagement efforts to expand participation in ASME apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and work-based learning programs.
• Build and sustain long-term relationships with employers across targeted industry sectors and serve as the primary point of contact for employer partners.
• Support the development and execution of partnership agreements, memoranda of understanding, and employer commitments.
• Engage employers to assess workforce needs, occupational skill requirements, and talent gaps suitable for apprenticeship and work-based learning models.
• Collaborate with internal teams and education partners to align curricula, competencies, and on-the-job training plans with employer needs.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to employers on apprenticeship structures, roles, responsibilities, and benefits, and support employer onboarding, orientation, and ongoing engagement.
• Maintain relationships with industry intermediaries, community colleges, workforce boards, professional societies, government agencies, and other external organizations.
• Represent ASME in meetings, working groups, and convenings related to workforce development and apprenticeships, and coordinate employer participation in advisory committees and program improvement activities.
• Contribute to strategies to recruit employers, partners, and apprentices, and facilitate discussions to develop new apprenticeship and work-based learning opportunities.
• Promote best practices in mentorship, supervision, and apprentice retention.
• Track key performance indicators related to employer engagement and partnership outcomes, contribute to grant reporting, and recommend data-informed program improvements.
• Support the identification of workforce development funding and grant opportunities and collaborate with internal teams, including philanthropy , on proposals and funder engagement as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in workforce development, education, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and at least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in apprenticeship, workforce development, or employer engagement.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing employer or industry partnerships.
• Working knowledge of registered…