Hiring: Workforce Development Manager - MDO - Transportation and Infrastructure Company: City of Philadelphia Location: Philadelphia, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:14:52 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Portfolio Management, Program Management, Project Management About the job Required Skills: •Working hours are generally 37.5 hours per week. Effective July 15, 2024, all City workers are required to be in the office full time. Some evening and weekend work may be required. •The Manager will lead workforce policy implementation, data tracking, and strategic reporting related to City infrastructure investments. In this role, the Manager will develop a working knowledge of the systems, policies, and compliance tools the City uses to track and enforce workforce participation requirements on public infrastructure projects. •A core responsibility will be overseeing implementation of the City’s pilot •Geographic and Economic Hiring Preferences program. The GEHP pilot is anticipated to apply to approximately 15 public works contracts, representing roughly $150 million in contract value, during FY26–FY27. The Manager will supervise and support the Jobs Coordinator, who will serve as a key staff for this work area. •The Manager supervises two (2) full-time staff, Plug In Philly Program Manager and Infrastructure Job Coordinator. The position reports to the Director of Federal Infrastructure Strategy. Qualifications: •We value diverse experiences and are open to flexible qualifications. If you are passionate about this role and meet some of the key criteria, we encourage you to apply. •Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university is highly preferred but can be substituted with additional years of relevant experience. •Two (2) or more years of experience managing projects, programs, or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders. •Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume. •Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more. •Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave. •We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. •Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan •Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays •Generous retirement savings options are available Compensation: •$75,400 - $94,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!