Are you passionate about using your project management skills to turn big ideas into real impact? Do you get excited about building a stronger, more inclusive workforce in West Michigan? Do you thrive on collaborating with businesses, educators, and community leaders to advance talent and diversity initiatives across the region? If so, we want YOU to be our next Talent Program Manager!

ABOUT US:

Since our founding in 1985, The Right Place, Inc. (RPI) has been dedicated to driving sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity for all in the Greater Grand Rapids region. Our positive impact on the region’s economy and our tangible results in the community are only possible because of a talented, flexible, and mission-driven team.
Our team members help shape a workplace culture that values, nurtures, and leverages diversity and inclusiveness in all we do. Anchored in our core values of Caring Teammates, Courageous Leaders, Can-do Attitudes, and Collaborative Doers, we’re excited to welcome a new member to our team. Every role at RPI matters—and as our Talent Program Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact and see the results of your work firsthand.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Talent Program Manager is responsible for managing and implementing project-based Talent programs, maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders, and providing administrative support to the Talent department. The Talent Program Manager’s efforts contribute to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, which is essential for the sustained success and prosperity of the organization and the broader West Michigan community.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
· 3–5 years of project management experience required; experience supporting senior executives preferred. Some supervisory experience is a plus.
· Strong organizational and time-management skills; comfortable managing multiple priorities.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and marketing content development.
· Collaborative mindset and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholders.

· Program Management: Lead the execution of departmental projects, including coordinating internal resources, managing timelines, and engaging stakeholders to deliver on strategic Talent initiatives.
· Event Management: Plan and execute workshops, meetings, and public events, managing all logistics from content development to post-event follow-up.
· Administrative Support: Support the Senior Vice President of Talent & Diversity by managing calendars, scheduling, preparing presentations, and coordinating speaking engagements.
· Strategic Collaboration: Partner on the design and execution of innovative talent initiatives, surveys, and community-facing reports to identify and address workforce needs.