Project Manager, Marketing
Vanta
Workforce Services Project Manager
Iowa State University School of Education
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- 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
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, business management, or related field preferred
- 5-10 years of progressive HR experience, including demonstrated success leading HR-related initiatives with multiple stakeholders
- Experience working with small to mid-sized businesses, either as an internal HR lead or consultant
- Familiarity with data-driven HR practices such as employee engagement surveys, retention metrics, and turnover analysis
- Experience providing coaching to business executives and mid-level managers
- Experience facilitating group discussions and strategic planning sessions, especially related to workforce planning
Benefits
- Generous vacation and sick leave – 24 vacation days, 18 sick days, and 11 paid holidays
- Excellent health insurance options – including dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plans with employer contributions – choose from multiple plans to secure your future
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support – grow with us
- Wellness programs and work-life resources – including mental health and counseling support
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
workforce consultingtalent strategyemployee engagementchange managementworkforce needs assessmentsdata-informed strategiestraining program developmentproject effectiveness analysisHR-related initiativesdata-driven HR practices
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingfacilitationrelationship buildingstrategic partnershipcommunicationcollaborationcontinuous improvementplanningengagement
Certifications
Bachelor's degree
