Lead Academic Program Manager (Department Chair), WGU School of Technology – Cyber Security

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 123,000 - 190,700 annuallyFunction: Program & Project Management (PMO)Experience: 3-5 yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Analytical skills","Data-driven recommendations","Writing","Presentation","Stakeholder alignment","Communication"]

Own the lifecycle of WGU’s Cyber Security academic programs—from concept and market research through curriculum development, launch, support, and ongoing student experience. Define skills and competency needs, build program roadmaps, and lead cross-functional execution with instructional faculty, program teams, marketing, and external partners. Track KPIs such as applicants, enrollment, retention, and financial metrics, and use data-driven insights to manage performance and risks post-launch.

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Western Governors University
Western Governors University
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Lead Academic Program Manager (Department Chair), WGU School of Technology – Cyber Security

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Job Summary

Own the lifecycle of WGU’s Cyber Security academic programs—from concept and market research through curriculum development, launch, support, and ongoing student experience. Define skills and competency needs, build program roadmaps, and lead cross-functional execution with instructional faculty, program teams, marketing, and external partners. Track KPIs such as applicants, enrollment, retention, and financial metrics, and use data-driven insights to manage performance and risks post-launch.
Location: Salt Lake City
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct market research, competitive analysis, skills/competency definition, segmentation analysis, positioning, and create program roadmaps.
  • •Lead cross-functional work with subject matter experts and the program development team to build degree programs tied to student outcomes and labor market relevance.
  • •Track post-launch KPIs (applicants, enrollment, progress, retention, key financial metrics) and monitor alignment with employer needs.
  • •Align stakeholders on priorities, decisions, and execution across a complex, matrixed organization.
  • •Use analysis of key metrics and underlying drivers to proactively identify and address risks or gaps across programs.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 123,000 - 190,700 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceRetirement SavingsFlexible SpendingPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Own a product/program/major initiative across its full lifecycle, including voice of the customer.
  • •Strong analytical skills to synthesize insights and communicate data-driven recommendations.
  • •Experience managing or developing educational programs/products/initiatives with measurable outcomes.
  • •Ability to navigate process-heavy organizations without letting process stifle innovation.
  • •3–5 years of professional experience in Cybersecurity and/or Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Experience:3-5 yearsCybersecurityArtificial intelligence (AI)EducationOnline programs
Education:Master's
Skills:Analytical skillsData-driven recommendationsWritingPresentationStakeholder alignmentCommunication
Tech Stack:Cyber SecurityCybersecurityRisk assessmentAIAgile methodologiesTechnology product management

Company Brief

Western Governors University
An accredited, nonprofit online university offering competency-based bachelor’s and master’s degree programs focused on workforce-relevant skills across business, IT, education, health, and nursing.
Industry: Education
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Nonprofit & NGO
Headquarters: Salt Lake City, United States
Founded: 1997
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