Regional Senior Vice President, West

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:

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. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

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

 

Senior Vice President, Western Region
Reports to: Deputy Chief Program Officer (DCPO)
Location: Flexible (preferred in one of our West markets)

Responsible Areas: Seattle, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, San Francisco

 

Position Summary

The Regional Senior Vice President (RSVP) will provide strategic leadership and oversight across multiple training sites within the Western region. This role ensures that each site achieves sustainability, meets annual KPIs, and delivers high-quality outcomes aligned with organizational goals. The RSVP will work closely with Managing Directors (MDs) and the Training Support Team (TST) to guide site performance, drive fundraising efforts, and implement regional growth strategies. A key focus of this role is supporting MDs in building empowered local teams, cultivating strong employer and community partnerships, and maintaining alignment with national priorities while responding to unique regional market conditions and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Oversight & Leadership (MD+)

• Lead and coach a team of Managing Directors across the Western region, ensuring professional development, accountability, and strategic alignment.
• Support MDs in achieving annual KPIs, including learner enrollment, graduation, certification attainment, and job placement outcomes.
• Oversee operational effectiveness across all regional sites, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery of programs and learner services.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Western region sites and national teams, fostering strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage interim leadership transitions at sites as needed, ensuring continuity and organizational stability.
• Support the development of a positive, empowerment-focused culture within local teams and learner communities.
• Represent the DCPO internally and externally, making executive-level decisions, managing workflows, and handling sensitive information as appropriate.
• Manage and support the JobTrain partnership in SFB?

 

Strategic Growth & Implementation

• Partner with Managing Directors to develop and execute a regional strategic plan that advances organizational priorities and regional market opportunities.
• Align local site goals with national strategy while balancing growth, sustainability, and program innovation.
• Collaborate closely with National Development and Customized Training teams to ensure delivery of regional commitments.
• Utilize Salesforce and other performance management platforms to monitor KPIs, track progress, and recognize site achievements.
• Conduct market specific analysis across Seattle, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver,  and SF to identify workforce trends, employer demand, and emerging industry opportunities.
• Drive regional implementation of customized training programs that align with local employer needs and organizational growth goals.

Regional Fundraising

• Oversee fundraising strategies for Western region sites, guiding MDs in building and sustaining diverse funding portfolios.
• Set and monitor regional fundraising tar