Managing Director

Managing Director

For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings.

PerScholas hires within the following states : AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA

Position Title : Managing Director

Location : Bronx, Brooklyn, New York

Reports To : Executive Director

Position Overview

The Managing Director (MD) in New York is the senior on-site leader responsible for the day-to-day management, performance, and strategic implementation of Per Scholas' tech training programs at the New York campuses. The MD oversees all internal operations, including program execution, learner outcomes, staff development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure a high-quality experience for learners and alignment with organizational goals.

While the role is primarily focused on program operations (70%), the MD also serves as a key external representative in the region (30%), building employer relationships and supporting broader awareness of Per Scholas in collaboration with the Executive Director and national teams.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Campus Operations (70%)

• Lead the execution of Per Scholas' training programs, ensuring high-quality delivery, learner success, and alignment with national standards.
• Manage and coach a cross-functional local team, including instructional staff, learner support teams, and operational support.
• Oversee campus-level metrics, including enrollment, graduation, job attainment, attendance, and learner satisfaction.
• Use tools like Salesforce and internal dashboards to monitor program performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Implement new training initiatives in response to learner needs and market demand in collaboration with the national Training and Talent Solutions teams.
• Ensure all operations comply with local policies and national guidelines around safety, inclusion, and learner experience.
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., finance, operations, communications, training) to maintain smooth day-to-day operations and program support.
• Manage campus scheduling, resource allocation, and learner lifecycle coordination.

External Engagement & Community Collaboration (30%)

Qualifications

Core Competencies

Salary Range

For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range between $145,000 / year and $155,000 / year. The difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including the geography in which the selected candidate resides and alignment with qualifications and experience.

If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application!

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.