Training and Workforce Development Manager

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Workforce Development Project Manager to join our team in Lake City, Florida, supporting strategic workforce initiatives for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Two. Embedded within the District office, this position serves as a trusted partner to district leadership and key client stakeholders, providing leadership in workforce development, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and talent development programs.

Working closely with executive leadership, managers, and subject matter experts, this role is responsible for managing the planning, coordination, and delivery of workforce development initiatives that support FDOT’s operational goals and long-term workforce needs. The selected candidate will lead high-visibility training and development programs, facilitate strategic learning opportunities, and help drive a culture of continuous improvement across a diverse workforce.

This position requires a strong combination of project management, stakeholder engagement and leadership development expertise. The successful candidate will be an accomplished communicator and relationship builder who can effectively engage employees at all organizational levels—from frontline staff and technical professionals to senior leadership. Success in this role depends on the ability to build trust, influence outcomes, manage complex initiatives, and deliver workforce solutions that provide measurable value to the client.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who excels in a client-facing environment, demonstrates sound judgment, and can navigate competing priorities while maintaining a focus on strategic objectives, employee development, and organizational performance.

Your role

• Lead the planning, development and delivery of workforce development, leadership, and employee engagement initiatives supporting FDOT District Two’s strategic objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for key client stakeholders, working closely with District leadership to identify workforce needs, to develop solutions and advance organizational priorities.
• Manage high-profile workforce development programs and special initiatives, ensuring alignment with client expectations, project goals, schedules and performance measures.
• Deliver and oversee instructor-led training programs focused on leadership development, communication, workplace technology, employee engagement, and professional growth.
• Facilitate executive-level workshops, strategic planning sessions, and learning experiences that promote organizational effectiveness, employee development, and knowledge transfer.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with district executives, management teams, project staff, subject matter experts, and external partners to support successful program outcomes.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to client leadership regarding workforce development trends, employee engagement and talent development opportunities.
• Direct program implementation activities, including resource coordination, scheduling, stakeholder communications, risk management and issue resolution.
• Oversee training and program logistics, ensuring the effective execution of meetings, workshops, events, and development activities.
• Monitor program performance through data analysis, participant feedback, and key performance indicators; identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary teams, consultants, vendors, and subject matter experts to support program delivery and achieve client objectives.
• Prepare executive briefings, reports, presentations, and strategic communications for District leadership and client stakeholders.
• Support business development, innovative workforce strategies, and organizational initiatives that enhance employee capability, leadership readiness, and long-term workforce sustainability.
• Perform additional leadership, project management, and client support responsibilities as needed to advance project success and organizational goals.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Education,…