Senior Manager, Academic Program Management

Requirements

• Education
• Bachelor's degree in education, Instructional Design, Learning Science, Assessment Development, Education Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Seven (7) years of related experience, which includes three (3) years of supervising a team, developing online training and education programs, leading change management efforts, developing and cultivating partnerships, leading multiple projects, including developing and managing budgets
• Progressive experience in academic product management, curriculum and assessment development, or program leadership.
• Experience leading teams, managing budgets, and delivering complex academic initiatives.
• Experience in lieu of education
• Equivalent relevant experience performing the essen

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If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Management_Executive 607 Pay Range: $95,300.00 - $157,300.00 Job Description Provides leadership for the execution, delivery, and continuous improvement of academic products, including curriculum, assessments, and instructional models. This role operates between the Director and Manager levels, applying advanced expertise in curriculum and assessment while maintaining strong accountability for delivery, execution, and team leadership. The role partners closely with academic leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure products are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with institutional priorities, accreditation standards, and student success outcomes. Location: This position will be located in our Salt Lake City, UT office. Primary Responsibilities Lead execution and continuous improvement of curriculum, assessment, and instructional model initiatives across assigned academic products. Translate academic strategy, product vision, and program charters into actionable delivery plans, managing scope, timelines, risks, and resources. Partner with Directors, academic leaders, Product, Evaluation, and Operations teams to ensure alignment and high-quality delivery. Evaluate program, course, and assessment performance using quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Ensure curriculum and assessment outputs meet quality, accessibility, accreditation, and regulatory standards. Monitor delivery against budgets and timelines, surfacing risks, dependencies, and trade-offs to leadership. Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and consistency in academic product development. People and Program Leadership Manage and develop managers and/or individual contributors responsible for academic product management and improvement. Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to support team growth and effectiveness. Foster collaboration across a highly matrixed organization, influencing without full policy ownership. Decision Making and Scope Accountable for execution outcomes, delivery quality, and operational success of assigned academic products. Makes decisions within established academic and product frameworks; escalates enterprise-level strategy or policy decisions as appropriate. Influences academic product strategy through data-informed insights and delivery outcomes. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Advanced knowledge of curriculum design, assessment development, and competency-based education models. Strong program and product management capabilities, including managing complex, cross-functional initiatives. Demonstrated ability to analyze data and metrics to guide decision-making and continuous improvement. Proven people leadership, coaching, and stakeholder influence skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving academic environment and act as an agent of change.

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