Lead Academic Program Manager (Department Chair), WGU School of Technology – Cyber Security
Core
Lead the full lifecycle of IT degree programs (Cyber Security/AI) from concept to continuous improvement, ensuring market relevance and strong student outcomes.
Role type
Senior IC Academic Program Manager (Product Management)
Builds
Online degree programs in high-growth technology domains
Domain
Higher Education / Cyber Security / Artificial Intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Product strategy & roadmap definition, cross-functional leadership, data analysis & KPI tracking, stakeholder alignment, curriculum/program development, market research
Preferred skills
Curriculum/assessment development, online program marketing & SEO, Agile methodologies, technology product management
Technologies
Cyber Security, AI application to cybersecurity
Responsibilities
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to define product roadmaps; Lead cross-functional teams to build degree programs; Track KPIs including enrollment, retention, and financial metrics; Align cross-functional stakeholders on priorities and execution
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC