Wgu
Senior Program Manager - Product Discovery
Salt Lake City, UT · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$110k-$170kDetected 7 days ago
Product ManagementProduct StrategyProject ManagementResearchCollaborationProblem Solving
About the role
- Success is measured by identifying high-value opportunities and contributing to the launch of high-quality programs aligned to institutional goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead product discovery efforts, including building business cases supported by market sizing, competitive analysis, demand assessment, pricing, and strategic insights.
- Design and conduct qualitative and quantitative research in partnership with research teams to understand student and employer needs.
- Manage the academic product roadmap in collaboration with institutional and college stakeholders.
- Drive concept validation and launch planning by engaging cross-functional partners across product design, marketing, finance, enrollment, analytics, academic, and technology teams.
- Use data and performance insights to evaluate opportunities, inform recommendations, and support continuous improvement and stakeholder decision-making.
- Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations, practical problem-solving, and authentic collaboration.
- As a Senior Program Manager - Product Discovery, you will play a critical role in identifying and shaping new short-term academic programs that meet the evolving needs of learners and employer partners.
- This role sits at the front end of innovation, blending research, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to help WGU bring high-impact offerings to market and support successful student outcomes.
- WGU Academy offers courses and certificates that will help students to develop skills that dramatically increase the likelihood of success in college and career progression.
- The Senior Program Manager - Discovery manages product discovery efforts by assessing and defining demand, understanding learner and stakeholder needs, and translating insights into clear product strategies and recommendations.
Requirements
- experience and training
- We recommend short-term academic offerings that help prepare students for a degree or career, align to WGU's mission, and move from ideas to launch and evaluation with a clear strategy.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
Compensation
- $109,900.00 - $170,400.00
Benefits
- 5 years of experience in program or product discovery roles in higher education, with demonstrated expertise in discovery strategies.
- At Western Governors University, our mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable education for learners everywhere.
- While everyone can succeed in college under the right circumstances, WGU recognizes that not everyone who wants to go to WGU is ready to commit to a full course load and a six-month tuition plan.
Company info
- Introductory video call (~30 minutes): We'll walk you through who we are at WGU and learn about your relevant experience.
- Hiring manager interview (~45 minutes)
- Key stakeholder interview (~45 minutes)
- Final interview (~45 minutes)
- At WGU, our mission drives everything we do-including how we hire.
- We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.
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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