Additional Information
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: Professional 312
Pay Range: $106,700.00 - $165,400.00
Job Description
At Western Governors University, our mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable education for learners everywhere. 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.
About WGU Academy
WGU Academy is the platform and service provider of WGU's individual course and certificate offerings. 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. 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. WGU Academy offers students the opportunity to strengthen motivation, confidence, and academic preparedness while working toward credit on a WGU transcript.
About Academy OnRamps Discovery
OnRamps Discovery helps WGU Academy decide which new courses and certificates to pursue and how to bring them forward responsibly. We combine market research, learner and employer insights, competitive analysis, pricing, business cases, and cross-functional collaboration and planning to identify high-value opportunities that will help students toward successful outcomes. 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.
The Role: Senior Program Manager - Discovery
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. The position also manages pre-launch activities, partnering closely with academic and operational teams to ensure offerings are compliant, market-ready, and positioned for strong adoption and successful learner outcomes. Success is measured by identifying high-value opportunities and contributing to the launch of high-quality programs aligned to institutional goals.
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