Senior Manager, Talent Solutions

POSITION TITLE: Senior Manager, Talent Solutions REPORTS TO: Director, Talent Solutions LOCATION: Bronx NY

About Us: Per Scholas is a national nonprofit transforming lives through tech career pathways. Our Talent Solutions team builds and maintains strong employer partnerships, helping graduates secure mid-level technology positions while creating equitable career opportunities.

The Role: We are seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Solutions to lead employer engagement, career advisement, and placement initiatives for our TSNY team. This role will expand our employer pipeline, support and develop other managers, and drive alumni success in securing technology jobs. The Senior Manager will play a key role in achieving our 80% job attainment goal per cohort while strengthening Per Scholas’ influence in workforce development.

Key Responsibilities:

Employer Engagement & Partnerships

• Build and manage relationships with local and national employers to secure job placements.
• Attend networking events, job fairs, and other forums to capture connections and expand partnerships.
• Lead research, sector analysis, and pitch development to drive strategic placement initiatives.
• Serve as a strategic voice in employer engagement practices and workforce trends.
• Coach and mentor TSNY managers to enhance employer outreach and placement strategies.

Career Advisement & Alumni Support

• Provide advanced career guidance to graduates and alumni on job attainment and career growth.
• Conduct one-on-one and small group advisement sessions, preparing graduates for interviews and job applications.
• Lead alumni engagement programs and workshops to ensure ongoing career support.
• Support managers in delivering high-quality career advisement and alumni support.

Data & Program Oversight

• Oversee placement and outcome data in Salesforce and other systems; analyze metrics to guide strategy.
• Provide feedback from employers to inform curriculum and services.
• Support managers in tracking team performance and achieving TSNY goals.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in HR, recruiting, career development, workforce development, or business development.
• Proven success in talent placement, employer engagement, and job readiness.
• Strong network and ability to build new employer partnerships.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing managers or team leads.
• Data-savvy and metrics-oriented; familiarity with Salesforce or similar platforms.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using social media and digital tools for outreach.

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic, results-driven, and mission-focused.
• Collaborative and flexible, able to work cross-functionally while driving independent initiatives.
• Strong communicator and effective mentor.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Committed to Per Scholas’ mission of creating equitable career pathways in technology.

LI# Onsite For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range between $70,000/year and $75,000/year. The difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including the geography in which the selected candidate resides and alignment with qualifications and experience.