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Program Manager I - Office of Workforce Engagement

Medical College of Wisconsin
parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)

8701 West Watertown Plank Road (Show on map)
Apr 13, 2026
Summary The Office of Workforce Engagement (WE), a division within Human Resources, works in collaboration across MCW to drive initiatives that enhance faculty and staff engagement, promotes a culture of belonging, and offers workplace programs that strengthen all of MCW's organizational values - caring, collaboration, curiosity, inclusivity, integrity and respect. The Program Manager I is responsible for designing and managing programs for the Office of Workforce Engagement. The Program Manager collaborates across HR divisions to enhance talent pipelines, build internal mobility initiatives, support workforce planning efforts, and manages the MCW Engagement Survey. An auxiliary focus of this role is to create pipelines and pathways that strengthen and foster a flourishing workforce. The Program Manager reports to the Program Director in the Office of Workforce Engagement and regularly partners with WE team members. The Program Manager also collaborates with internal HR and MCW stakeholders and is encouraged to contribute to all aspects of workforce engagement. An ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, mission and values oriented, has experience building sustainable workforce engagement programs, and is enthusiastic about supporting the growth of people. Primary Responsibilities Contribute to the development of a Workforce Development strategy that supports MCW's evolving talent needs, with a focus on supporting staff mobility and upskilling/reskilling within the organization. Manage the administration, analysis, and action planning process for the MCW Employee Engagement Survey. Partner with Employee Relations to assist with the design, execution, and analysis of the new hire experience survey and offboarding surveys. Utilize data to forecast talent needs, identify retention concerns, and highlight areas of opportunity across the MCW enterprise. Develop, scale and execute new programs to support workforce development initiatives and assist in the launch of new interventions. Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the Workday Peakon Employee Voice integration work. Meet regularly with external partners to advance workforce development initiatives (e.g. clinical partners, community organizations). Participate in community events and job fairs to enhance MCW's outreach efforts and strengthen community partnerships. Adopt evidence-based practices; establish measurable outcomes for each initiative. Develop high-impact communications, presentations, reports, and executive summaries to inform findings and highlight the successes of MCW's workforce engagement programs. Collaborate with the WE team to define, track, and achieve the annual division/center strategic goals. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge - Skills - Abilities Contemporary knowledge of workforce development strategies and employee engagement program design and implementation. Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively in team based and cross functional environments. Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment, with consistent communication, progress updates, and alignment check ins with their direct leader. Advanced analytical capabilities, including data analysis, insight development, and storytelling, with demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive information. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity with organizational change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR) and project management tools. Qualifications Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis. Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degreein business, Human Resources, workforce development, organizational development, or a related field is required. Minimum Required Experience: 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, workforce development, or organization development. Previous work in higher education or healthcare preferred Preferred Education: Business Administration, Human Resources, Human Services or related field Physical Requirements Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. Work Environment Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment. Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects. #LI-AV1 Why MCW? Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options 403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Pet Insurance On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring - Collaborative - Curiosity - Inclusive - Integrity - Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website. MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination: The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.