Job Summary

The Relationship Manager serves as a key partner in the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of education and workforce initiatives. This role works collaboratively with school districts, educational leaders, community organizations, industry partners, and state agencies to support the successful execution and scaling of programs that advance student success, workforce readiness, and innovation in education.

The Relationship Manager serves as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and stakeholders, ensuring strong relationships, effective project implementation, and achievement of program goals. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Programs and Partnerships.

The position is open to remote candidates within the state of Ohio.

Responsibilities

Relationship Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison for participating schools, districts, and partner organizations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with education, workforce, community, and industry stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration among partners to achieve shared goals and outcomes.
• Provide ongoing support, consultation, and guidance to program participants.
• Identify challenges and opportunities and coordinate appropriate resources and support.

Program Implementation & Continuous Improvement

• Support the planning, launch, implementation, and scaling of strategic initiatives.
• Monitor progress toward project milestones and deliverables.
• Facilitate continuous improvement conversations and action planning with stakeholders.
• Support participants in developing and implementing sustainable models and practices.
• Coordinate implementation reviews and provide recommendations for success.

Professional Learning & Community Building

• Design and facilitate professional learning experiences, workshops, and communities of practice.
• Promote peer-to-peer learning and the sharing of promising practices.
• Coordinate engagement with subject matter experts, consultants, and partners.
• Curate and disseminate resources, tools, and implementation supports.

Project Management

• Manage project timelines, action plans, deliverables, and implementation tracking systems.
• Coordinate meetings, communications, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and progress updates for internal and external audiences.
• Support grant, contract, and compliance requirements as needed.

Strategic Initiatives & Innovation

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and expansion of innovative education and workforce development programs.
• Support leadership development, organizational capacity-building, and systems improvement efforts.
• Assist with pilot projects, program evaluation, and statewide or regional expansion initiatives.
• Contribute to conferences, statewide events, and strategic partnerships that advance organizational priorities.

Key Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education, workforce development, STEM, business, organizational leadership, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience managing projects, partnerships, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs within education, workforce development, nonprofit, or related environments. Experience working with multiple stakeholders and managing complex initiatives. Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience supporting K-12 education, postsecondary education, workforce development, career-connected learning, or CTE initiatives.
• Experience facilitating professional learning, coaching, or technical assistance.

Additional Information

• Travel may be required to support program implementation and stakeholder engagement activities up to 20%.
• The successful candidate will be a collaborative, strategic thinker who is passionate about building partnerships, supporting innovation, and driving positive outcomes for students, educators, and communities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $95,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs .
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.