Vice President of Workforce and Talent Development
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Category
Training and Development Manager
Description
This position is onsite in Detroit, MI.
Job Description
The Vice President of Workforce and Talent Development serves as a strategic leader responsible for designing, executing, and scaling enterprise-wide workforce development and talent initiatives. This role oversees workforce strategy, talent pipeline development, training and upskilling programs, and partnerships that support current and future organizational needs—particularly in government contracting, regulated, and mission-critical environments. The VP acts as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, ensuring workforce development initiatives align with business objectives, contract requirements, and long-term growth strategies.
Responsibilities
Workforce Strategy & Leadership
Develop and execute a comprehensive workforce and talent development strategy aligned with organizational growth objectives
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, skills readiness, and talent sustainability
Lead enterprise efforts to identify critical skill gaps and future talent needs across technical and non-technical domains
Ensure workforce initiatives support scalability, retention, and operational excellence
Talent Development & Training
Oversee the design, implementation, and governance of workforce training, upskilling, and reskilling programs
Guide instructional design, curriculum development, and learning frameworks aligned with industry and government standards
Ensure learning programs are measurable, outcomes-driven, and aligned with business and contract requirements
Promote continuous learning and professional development across the organization
Government Contracting & Workforce Programs
Lead workforce development efforts supporting government-funded, regulated, or public-sector programs
Ensure compliance with contractual workforce development, reporting, and performance requirements
Support workforce initiatives tied to grants, contracts, or public-private partnerships
Collaborate with program leadership, compliance, and legal teams to ensure alignment with federal and state requirements
Partnerships & Talent Pipeline Development
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with educational institutions, training organizations, nonprofit entities, and workforce agencies
Support early-career, mid-career, and transitioning-workforce talent pipelines
Represent the organization in workforce development forums, industry groups, and external stakeholder engagements
Internal Talent & Organizational Development
Partner with HR, Recruiting, and Business Unit leaders to integrate workforce development with talent acquisition and retention strategies
Support leadership development, succession planning, and internal mobility initiatives
Establish governance frameworks, metrics, and reporting to measure workforce program effectiveness
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Workforce Development, Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in workforce development, talent strategy, learning and development, or related domains
Proven experience designing and leading enterprise-scale workforce or talent development programs
Strong executive presence with experience advising senior leadership
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Education, Organizational Development, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related discipline
Experience supporting government contracting, public-sector, or regulated programs
Background in instructional design, curriculum development, or adult learning frameworks
Experience working with workforce grants, government-funded training programs, or public-private partnerships
Familiarity with compliance, reporting, and performance metrics tied to workforce initiatives
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
About the Organization
Eccalon provides global solutions to the most challenging technological issues of the 21st-century, and our evolving portfolio spans five major markets: Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Aerospace & Defense, Material Sciences, Advance Manufacturing, Sports Science, Biotechnology, and Health & Life Sciences.
Why Join Us?
Eccalon's Executives foster a supportive work environment allowing our teams to thrive, and have a fierce dedication to innovation, security, and people. Our culture is built on inclusion, teamwork, trust, and we are committed to offering career advancement opportunities to all employees. Encouraging a healthy and balanced life, we offer an extensive benefits package to support the wellness of our employees and their families. You will be joining a team of innovators, working with cutting edge technologies, supporting mission critical projects, and making an impact.
Apply today to advance your career!
This position is currently accepting applications.