Organizational Overview:
The mission of the Department of Commerce is to ensure that Philadelphia is a globally competitive city to which employers flock, entrepreneurs thrive and innovation abounds; to recruit and retain a diverse set of businesses; to foster economic opportunities for all Philadelphians in all neighborhoods; and to partner with workforce development programs and local businesses on talent development ensuring that all Philadelphians can find and retain living-wage jobs.
Position Overview:
The Program Manager is an integral part of the Commerce Department’s Office of Neighborhood Economic Development (ONED) with the responsibility to manage funding awards, relationships and contracts for performance of economic development work in the City of Philadelphia. This person is expected to develop relationships with community-based organizations and an intimate knowledge of Philadelphia neighborhoods. The position reports to the Senior Program Manager of CDC Programs within the Office of Neighborhood Economic Development.