Program Manager- Workforce Development

Pavion Connects and Protects by providing innovative fire, security, and communication integration solutions to customers across the globe. We bring industry-leading expertise to clients in enterprise, healthcare, education, government, data center, and retail industries. Global Reach. Local Service.

As a global leader, Pavion specializes in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of cutting-edge fire alarm systems, critical communications, video surveillance, access control, and advanced AV technologies. Our mission is to bring clarity and transformation to safety, security, and communication through integral technology and radical service.

With a commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence, Pavion ensures scalable, future-ready solutions tailored to meet and exceed our clients’ needs. Learn more at www.pavion.com.

Pavion and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Program Manager- Workforce Development to join our security business unit.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage workforce development programs designed to support Pavion's current and future technician staffing needs.

• Establish and maintain relationships with trade schools, technical colleges, community colleges, apprenticeship programs, and workforce development organizations.

• Represent Pavion at career fairs, school events, classroom presentations, networking events, and other recruiting and educational activities.

• Partner with school administrators, instructors, career placement teams, and program directors to develop long-term talent pipelines.

• Identify opportunities to establish internships, apprenticeships, job-shadowing programs, and entry-level career pathways.

• Work closely with Recruiting to develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified entry-level and early-career technicians.

• Partner with Operations and Field Leadership to understand technical workforce needs, skill requirements, and geographic hiring priorities.

• Develop relationships with students and graduates and educate them on career opportunities within Pavion.

• Coordinate school visits, facility tours, technician demonstrations, and other initiatives that introduce students to careers in security, fire, AV, structured cabling, data centers, and related technical fields.

• Develop and maintain career pathways that provide technicians with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• Partner with experienced technicians and field leaders to identify training, mentorship, and development opportunities.

• Track workforce development activities, school partnerships, candidate pipelines, hires, and program outcomes.

• Develop and maintain program goals, timelines, milestones, and performance metrics.

• Provide regular updates to leadership regarding workforce development initiatives, partnerships, pipeline activity, and results.

• Identify opportunities to expand workforce development efforts into new geographic markets based on business growth and staffing needs.

• Collaborate with Human Resources and Recruiting on initiatives designed to improve technician retention, engagement, and career progression.

• Build strong relationships across Pavion and serve as a resource for technician workforce development initiatives.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Education, Workforce Development, Communications, or a related field preferred.

• 3+ years of experience in program management, workforce development, recruiting, technical training, operations, or a related field.

• Experience working with trade schools, technical colleges, apprenticeship programs, or workforce development organizations preferred.

• Experience within the security, low-voltage, fire alarm, AV, structured cabling, telecommunications, data center, electrical, or other skilled-trades industries strongly preferred.

• Strong relationship-building and networking skills with the ability to develop partnerships at all levels.

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Recruiting, Human Resources, Operations, and Field Leadership.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop creative and practical workforce solutions.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn and utilize recruiting, project management, and workforce management systems.

• Ability and willingness to travel to Pavion locations, trade schools, career fairs, and other workforce development events as needed.

The salary range for this position is $100,000-$140,000 annually. The starting salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, certifications, and internal equity. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Disclaimer: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not to be construed as a contract of employment.

**Pavion is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender

If you require accommodation or assistance during the application process, please contact us at Careers@pavion.com . Kindly note that resumes submitted to this email address will not be reviewed. Thank you for your understanding.