Lead Academic Program Manager - IT Management

Western Governors University

🇺🇸In-Person - Salt Lake City$119K–$185K/yr5mo ago

Higher Ed Operations Program Management Curriculum Development Academic Leadership Higher Education IT Management

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Summary

Lead Academic Program Manager overseeing IT Management programs at Western Governors University's School of Business, responsible for end-to-end program lifecycle management, P&L ownership, and driving student success through curriculum development and market relevance.

Key Responsibilities: Manage program-level P&L, oversee curriculum development and market competitiveness, indirectly lead 25+ team members including academic program leaders and instructional faculty, and foster continuous improvement culture while ensuring student success and retention.

Skills & Tools: Student-centered approach, strong communication and collaboration abilities, data-driven decision-making, program management expertise, and execution focus in fast-paced environments with ability to manage ambiguity.

Qualifications: Master's degree in IT or Business Administration required (Doctorate preferred) with at least 4 years of relevant experience in program management and curriculum development.

Location: Hybrid in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America

Compensation: $119,400 – $185,100/year