Workforce Development Manager Jobs in Puyallup, WA

We Are:

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You Are:

A workforce reinvention strategist who balances thinking and doing.You know that the world is changing and that companies need to change too - connecting business and talent strategiesata global scale. Youseekto understand client workforces and help themreinvent how work gets done-moving from analysis to action, from insight to implementation.YouleverageAI and analytics to craft talent strategies and new skilling approaches that fit a client's unique needs. In fact, your experience in the field makes you a leader that peoplelook tofor advice while your people and storytelling skills mean you have no problem helping clients understand their choices.

As aManager, you have proven experienceto designandleadour best teams to solve complexworkforce reinvention challenges-and you driveon-the-groundchange, not just analyze it.

The Work:

• Use data and analytics to drive insights to shape experience led end to endWorkforce Reinvention programsfor Digital, Cloud, Enterprise Wide and Support Functions

• Manage project teams to use data collection and assessment tools foridentifyingAI and automation impact on roles, task-level opportunities forHuman+Machinecollaboration, and transformation pathwaysat the organization and individual leveland the web of associated changes that power these impacts to create meaningful organizational value

• Manage project teams tocraft workforce reinvention strategies that highlight future role and work implicationsfor the enterprise, businessfunctionand workforce

• Collaborate with Ecosystem Alliance Partnersusing Gen AI, agentic AI, and automation technologies to design solutions that reshape how work gets done across human and machine workers

• Work with clients and use data toidentifyhow roles must evolve, what work should shift to machines, and what uniquely human capabilities to buildand why for each direction

• DesignAI-enabled operating models where humans focus on judgment, creativity, and exceptions while machines handle routine processing and pattern recognition

• Co-create and supportenterprise-wide reinvention conversations that connect workforce transformation to business strategy and value creation

• Designand drive change programs that move organizations from analysis to action-helping leaders adopt new ways of working and manage blended human-machine teams

• Lead authentically and with a people-first mindset that fosters inclusivity and celebrates diversity. Mentor team members, providing them with experiences to continually learn and grow

• Manage and support business development efforts, including Statements of Work (SOW), proposal development, and client presentations

• Contribute to practice development initiatives including culture building, internal community involvement, capability development, recruiting, and whitepapers

Ability to travel up to 80%; travel as needed based on client expectations.

Here's What You Need

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working across integrated Talent functions including Talent Strategy, Strategic Workforce Planning, Skills-Based Talent Practices, Talent Intelligence, Strategic Sourcing, Learning Strategy & Development, Workforce Transformation, and Technology Talent Development.

• Minimum of 3 years of consulting experience designing and delivering workforce, talent, organization, or change solutions

• Minimum of 1 year of experience helping organizations prepare for AI-enabled workforce transformation

• Minimum of 1 year of experience serving utilities clients (electric, gas, or water) or in a utilities finance, controllership, or regulatory function.

Bonus points if:

• Bachelor's degree

• You have experience working on programs in the Customer Service / Customer Operations domain and / or Field Operations

• You have the ability to work across the Talent practice and apply skills beyond workforce transformation, including change management, leadership development, and operating model development

• You have experience leveraging Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, or similar technologies to support workforce analysis, talent strategy development, workforce planning, skills intelligence, or organizational transformation initiatives.

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We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/18/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

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Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $94,400 to $293,800
Cleveland $87,400 to $235,000
Colorado $94,400 to $253,800
District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300
Illinois $87,400 to $253,800
Maine $80,400 to $216,200
Maryland $94,400 to $253,800
Massachusetts $94,400 to $270,300
Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800
New York $87,400 to $293,800
New Jersey $100,500 to $293,800
Virginia $87,400 to $270,300
Washington $100,500 to $270,300

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