Regional Business & Program Development Manager – LatAm (Fixed-term/Remote)

ABOUT GENERATION At Generation , 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, working in partnership with governments, employers, and other system actors. We also conduct original research and share data insights on high-priority global workforce transition topics to inform decision-making by workforce system stakeholders. Launched in 2015, Generation comprises a global hub (Generation You Employed, or GYE) and a network of in-country affiliates. To date, the network has 150,000+ graduates and 23,000+ employers across 50 professions and 17 countries. 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, Generation’s 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 En