Iowa State University School of Education

Project Manager

• Lead workforce consulting projects for Iowa businesses, focusing on talent strategy, retention, employee engagement, change management, and related challenges
• Conduct workforce needs assessments and develop tailored, data-informed strategies to help clients address current and future talent gaps
• Facilitate workshops, coaching sessions, and planning meetings with executives, HR leaders, and operational managers
• Serve as a strategic partner, connecting clients with tools, training, and resources to implement long-term, sustainable workforce improvements
• Collaborate with internal CIRAS experts to integrate workforce strategy with operational, technology, and business strategy improvements
• Develop or refine training programs, tools, and resources to expand CIRAS workforce offerings
• Analyze project effectiveness and outcomes to demonstrate value and guide continuous improvement
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, industry groups, government agencies, and other partners

Workforce Services Project Manager