When learners join Generation 91% are unemployed of which nearly half are long-term unemployed. Three months after completing our program graduates have a 78% job placement rate rising to 88% within six months. Of our employed graduates 79% are hired by repeat employers who have previously hired Generation graduates and 89% are in jobs directly related to the profession for which we have trained them. Employed graduates immediately earn an average of 3-4X their previous earnings. Two to five years after graduation 77% of our alumni from upper-middle income countries continue to meet their daily financial needs and 63% can save for the future. To date Generations global graduates have earned more than $1.9 billion in wages. Generation graduates typically have a secondary school background 52% are female 28% have dependents and the majority identify with underrepresented communities in their country.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Business & Program Development Manager will lead the identification design and launch of new training and employment programs in high-growth sectors across Latin America.
This role is responsible for developing strong evidence-based program concepts by combining labor market research employer engagement learner value proposition development and structured business case development. The individual will work closely with country teams and global functions to take new programs from concept to launch ensuring implementation excellence and alignment with market demand and organizational priorities.
This is a regional role initially focused on Colombia with potential to expand across Latin America.
This is a 1-year fixed-term role from approximately July 2026 - July 2027 located in Colombia (with some flex in LatAm).
RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Market Research & Program Opportunity Identification
Conduct labor market research starting from macro-level industry growth trends through to role-level demand analysis to identify high-demand roles and growth sectors
Analyze employment trends salary benchmarks AI resilience implementation feasibility and career pathways to inform program shortlist
Translate insights into clear program opportunities aligned with country and regional strategies
Partner with the Program Delivery Support team to leverage existing program demand diagnostic methodologies and labor market tools (e.g. AI Job Market Agent TalentNeuron LinkedIn Talent Insights) to strengthen opportunity assessment.
2) Employer Engagement & Demand Validation
Lead employer outreach and engagement to validate hiring demand and role requirements
Identify employer pain points and ensure they inform program design and delivery
Secure employer commitments for pilot hiring and build a strong pipeline of job opportunities
Build relationships with key employers industry partners and ecosystem stakeholders in collaboration with country teams
Maintain employer engagement records in Generation systems (e.g. Salesforce) including lead tracking confirmed vacancies grant agreements and meeting notes.
3) Activity Mapping & Program Design Input
Lead or validate activity mapping exercises in partnership with Curriculum & Instruction teams
Ensure real job requirements and employer expectations are translated into program design inputs
Contribute to defining role scope skills and competencies required for successful employment
4) Business Case Development & Stakeholder Alignment
Conduct learner research to identify target learner profiles motivations barriers and program interest through methods such as focus groups and interviews.
Lead the development of robust evidence-based business cases for new programs integrating market insights employer demand learner value proposition delivery model and financial sustainability
Collaborate closely with country and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and shared ownership
Prepare and present clear compelling materials to senior internal stakeholders to support decision-making collect feedback and secure program approval
5) Project Management & Program Launch
Lead end-to-end program development from concept through launch
Manage timelines milestones and cross-functional coordination across countries
Support country teams in adapting and operationalizing programs in local contexts
Identify and mitigate risks to ensure successful program implementation
6) Performance Tracking & Continuous Improvement
Define success metrics (e.g. enrollment graduation placement cost per learner)
Monitor early program performance identify opportunities for improvement and follow-up on program adjustments for program scale-ups
Capture and apply learnings to strengthen future program development efforts across countries and leverage insights and best practices from the global network.
ABOUT YOU
Experience:
610 years of experience in strategy consulting business development or program development
Strong experience building business cases and leading complex multi-stakeholder initiatives
Experience engaging employers HR leaders hiring managers or industry stakeholders
Experience working in more than one country in Latin America strongly preferred
Skills:
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
Excellent project management and stakeholder management capabilities
Ability to translate insights into actionable program design
Clear and effective communication and presentation skills
High level of ownership and ability to operate in ambiguous environments and influence others
Fluent in English and Spanish (required); Portuguese desirable
Other:
Availability and to collaborate across multiple countries and time zones
***Please submit an English version of your resume/CV***
Required Experience:
Manager
ABOUT GENERATIONAtGeneration we believe in the power of employment to change lives. We are a global nonprofit organization that supports adults to achieve economic mobility through employment. Generation trains and places adult learners of all ages into careers that are otherwise inaccessible workin...
When learners join Generation 91% are unemployed of which nearly half are long-term unemployed. Three months after completing our program graduates have a 78% job placement rate rising to 88% within six months. Of our employed graduates 79% are hired by repeat employers who have previously hired Generation graduates and 89% are in jobs directly related to the profession for which we have trained them. Employed graduates immediately earn an average of 3-4X their previous earnings. Two to five years after graduation 77% of our alumni from upper-middle income countries continue to meet their daily financial needs and 63% can save for the future. To date Generations global graduates have earned more than $1.9 billion in wages. Generation graduates typically have a secondary school background 52% are female 28% have dependents and the majority identify with underrepresented communities in their country.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Business & Program Development Manager will lead the identification design and launch of new training and employment programs in high-growth sectors across Latin America.
This role is responsible for developing strong evidence-based program concepts by combining labor market research employer engagement learner value proposition development and structured business case development. The individual will work closely with country teams and global functions to take new programs from concept to launch ensuring implementation excellence and alignment with market demand and organizational priorities.
This is a regional role initially focused on Colombia with potential to expand across Latin America.
This is a 1-year fixed-term role from approximately July 2026 - July 2027 located in Colombia (with some flex in LatAm).
RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Market Research & Program Opportunity Identification
Conduct labor market research starting from macro-level industry growth trends through to role-level demand analysis to identify high-demand roles and growth sectors
Analyze employment trends salary benchmarks AI resilience implementation feasibility and career pathways to inform program shortlist
Translate insights into clear program opportunities aligned with country and regional strategies
Partner with the Program Delivery Support team to leverage existing program demand diagnostic methodologies and labor market tools (e.g. AI Job Market Agent TalentNeuron LinkedIn Talent Insights) to strengthen opportunity assessment.
2) Employer Engagement & Demand Validation
Lead employer outreach and engagement to validate hiring demand and role requirements
Identify employer pain points and ensure they inform program design and delivery
Secure employer commitments for pilot hiring and build a strong pipeline of job opportunities
Build relationships with key employers industry partners and ecosystem stakeholders in collaboration with country teams
Maintain employer engagement records in Generation systems (e.g. Salesforce) including lead tracking confirmed vacancies grant agreements and meeting notes.
3) Activity Mapping & Program Design Input
Lead or validate activity mapping exercises in partnership with Curriculum & Instruction teams
Ensure real job requirements and employer expectations are translated into program design inputs
Contribute to defining role scope skills and competencies required for successful employment
4) Business Case Development & Stakeholder Alignment
Conduct learner research to identify target learner profiles motivations barriers and program interest through methods such as focus groups and interviews.
Lead the development of robust evidence-based business cases for new programs integrating market insights employer demand learner value proposition delivery model and financial sustainability
Collaborate closely with country and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and shared ownership
Prepare and present clear compelling materials to senior internal stakeholders to support decision-making collect feedback and secure program approval
5) Project Management & Program Launch
Lead end-to-end program development from concept through launch
Manage timelines milestones and cross-functional coordination across countries
Support country teams in adapting and operationalizing programs in local contexts
Identify and mitigate risks to ensure successful program implementation
6) Performance Tracking & Continuous Improvement
Define success metrics (e.g. enrollment graduation placement cost per learner)
Monitor early program performance identify opportunities for improvement and follow-up on program adjustments for program scale-ups
Capture and apply learnings to strengthen future program development efforts across countries and leverage insights and best practices from the global network.
ABOUT YOU
Experience:
610 years of experience in strategy consulting business development or program development
Strong experience building business cases and leading complex multi-stakeholder initiatives
Experience engaging employers HR leaders hiring managers or industry stakeholders
Experience working in more than one country in Latin America strongly preferred
Skills:
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
Excellent project management and stakeholder management capabilities
Ability to translate insights into actionable program design
Clear and effective communication and presentation skills
High level of ownership and ability to operate in ambiguous environments and influence others
Fluent in English and Spanish (required); Portuguese desirable
Other:
Availability and to collaborate across multiple countries and time zones
***Please submit an English version of your resume/CV***
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