CNY ON-RAMP Strategy, Development, & Partnerships Manager at Centerstate Corporation for Economic Opportunity – Syracuse, New York

Job Summary:

The Strategy, Development & Partnerships Manager will support CNY ON-RAMP Inc. (ON-RAMP) in maintaining accurate data systems, reporting, and compliance across organizational programs and initiatives. This role focuses on managing data matrices, analytics, and reporting processes while supporting fund development and operational needs. Working collaboratively with internal teams and community partners, the Strategy Development Manager will help ensure accurate data collection, timely reporting, and the successful submission of grants and funding requests. The ideal candidate will bring experience in data management, reporting, and compliance, along with strong organizational and analytical skills that support effective coordination and informed decision-making across the organization.

ON-RAMP is a workforce development training organization supported by CenterState CEO as part of a statewide initiative to train Central New York residents in advanced manufacturing, construction and adjacent industries. ON-RAMP Workforce Training Center offers a variety of workforce training programs with a focus on construction, manufacturing, and related fields, preparing participants for successful careers in these industries.

All Resumes should be submitted by Tuesday, April 21st, 2026

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties may be assigned)

Strategic Planning and Project Coordination

• Lead coordination of strategic initiatives and planning efforts, including organizing project timelines, meetings, and key deliverables.
• Maintain an overview of strategic activities and support leadership in planning and delivering strategy sessions, workshops, and planning events.
• Contribute to broader organizational strategy initiatives, including business planning and development of performance measurement frameworks and KPIs.
• Champion strategic growth and support the integration of strategic thinking across programs and operations.

Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation

• Lead and facilitate workshops, focus groups, and stakeholder discussions to gather insights that inform strategy and program development.
• Support engagement with trainees, industry partners, employers, and community stakeholders to understand experiences and opportunities for program improvement.
• Serve as a key point of contact for strategic initiatives and coordination with external stakeholders, partners, and consultants when applicable.
• Collaborate with communications and leadership teams to share timely and accurate information about strategic initiatives.

Research, Insights, and Strategic Analysis

• Gather, analyze, and synthesize insights from organizational data, program outcomes, and stakeholder feedback to support evidence-based planning.
• Work with internal teams to ensure strategic recommendations are informed by both qualitative and quantitative information.
• Support the development of frameworks that help measure program effectiveness and organizational impact.

Data Management, Reporting, and Compliance

• Maintain and manage ON-RAMP’s data systems and data matrices, ensuring accuracy, consistency, compliance, and proper documentation across programs.
• Oversee organizational data collection processes to ensure alignment with reporting requirements for funders and partners.
• Prepare and interpret reports that support program evaluation, leadership decision-making, and fund development efforts.
• Ensure timely reporting and accurate data collection across programs and initiatives.

Program and Organizational Support

• Work closely with program teams to understand program performance, workforce outcomes, and emerging opportunities.
• Support cross-department coordination to ensure strategic initiatives align with program operations and organizational priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, coordination, and information sharing that support organizational strategy and program effectiveness.
• Provide support for strategic initiatives and special projects that advance ON-RAMP’s mission and workforce development goals.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Temp to Hire
• Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, approximately 40 hours per week

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required for off-site meetings, conferences and trainings, and site or partner visits

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in strategic planning, development, fund development, grants and data management, reporting, analytics, operations, or related fields.

Special Requirements:

• Valid New York State driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to manage projects from start to finish
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and stakeholder feedback to inform decision-making
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including creating reports, presentations, and data visualizations
• Experience working with data systems, databases, spreadsheets, and reporting tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills when working with internal teams and external partners
• Commitment to workforce development, equity, and inclusive economic opportunities
• Familiarity with workforce development programs, including pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship models
• Experience supporting grant submissions, fund development, compliance reporting, or program evaluation
• Experience creating dashboards, reports, presentations, and data visualizations for internal and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with workforce development, nonprofit, or community-based programs
• Experience analyzing communications or social media performance metrics

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Close mental and visual attention required to perform work, verbal communication, using a computer terminal, and/or extensive reading.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and push and/or pull up to 20-pound loads at a time relative to event-based equipment.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a professional office environment with regular use of general office equipment.

Disclaimer:

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

CenterState CEO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, military status or veteran's status.