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Lead Academic Program Manager (Department Chair), WGU School of Technology – Cyber Security
Salt Lake City, UT · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$123k-$191kDetected 3 days ago
Data AnalysisCybersecurityProduct ManagementAgileSEOOperations ManagementResearchCommunication
About the role
- Pro duct strategy: Conduct market research, competitive analysis, skills and competency definition s, segmentation analysis, and positioning.
- Post-launch performance: Track KPIs including applicants, enrollment, progress, retention, key financial metrics, and alignment with employer needs.
Responsibilities
- As Lead Academic Program Manager, you will be accountable for these programs from concept through continuous improvement.
- This is a high-ownership individual contributor role focused on product management across the entire product lifecycle - from program concepts and market research through curriculum development, marketing, laun ch, support, and student experience.
- You'll lead by influence across a complex, matrixed organization -- working with our program development team, instructional faculty, program mentors, marketing, and external partners.
Requirements
- 4+ years in product management, product marketing, program or operations management, or a customer-facing role (e.g., sales) with accountability for measurable business outcomes.
- experience and training
- Lead cross-functional work with subject matter experts, the program development team, and the broader organization to build degree programs that deliver strong student outcomes and labor market relevance.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
- WGU's IT degree programs prepare students for careers in high growth technology domains.
- Our ideal candidate has:
- That means you're as comfortable i deating about a new degree as you are in a data dashboard tracking student outcomes six months post-launch.
- Master's degree in a business or technical field. In lieu of a master's, a bachelor's degree plus 7 years of directly relevant experience will be considered.
Nice to have
- Experience owning a product, program, or major initiative across its full lifecycle, including voice of the customer.
- Up-to-date knowledge of a broad range of technologies, especially Cyber Security, risk assessment, AI application to cybersecurity Agile methodologies, and technology product management.
- Master's degree in a business or technical field.
- In lieu of a master's, a bachelor's degree plus 7 years of directly relevant experience will be considered.
Skills
- Ability to navigate process-heavy organizations without letting process stifle innovation
- 3-5 years of professional experience in Cybersecurity and/or Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- proficient with data analysis, able to synthesize insights, and communicate data ‑ driven recommendations to inform decisions.
- Experience with curriculum and/or assessment development
- Experience with online program marketing, SEO, or digital acquisition metrics
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, skills and competency definition s, segmentation analysis, and positioning.
- Define the pro duct roadmap for one or more academic programs.
Compensation
- $123,000.00 - $190,700.00
Equal opportunity
- Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
- Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
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