Program Manager, Entrepreneurship

he Program Manager is responsible for managing a large, complex portfolio of programs within a unit or a department. Implements and manages program activities and facilitates ongoing program market research, development, marketing and evaluation. Responsible for the overall quality of program services and responds to evaluation data to make ongoing program improvements, and for managing the program budget and forecasting projected resource needs. Collaborates with internal and external partners and manages a variety of relationships.

Purpose and Key Functions

• Conduct primary and secondary research on new program concepts to determine potential fit, market share, and viability.
• Develop and critically evaluate concepts and alternatives, designs and formats for new programs.
• In consultation with the Assistant Director or Director, create alternative program models and conduct analyses of their financial viability.
• Provide regular reports to New Program Committee and Director, make recommendations, and seek feedback and direction.
• In consultation with the Assistant Director or Director, develop detailed program financial forecasts, business cases and proposals for new programs.
• Prepare academic program submissions for Undergraduate Council and Senate review.
• Hire, supervise and evaluate course developers, instructional designers, consultants and subject matter experts engaged in the development of the program.
• Manage the development of the program.
• Lead curriculum development and instructional design of courses and programs. The level of involvement may vary by project, but requires working with subject matter experts, and often instructional designers, to develop curriculum.
• Create a program marketing plan.

Conduct reviews of existing programs and make recommendations and updates to programs by either updating the curriculum and instructional design, or updating the program to reposition itli>

Supervision

Ongoing responsibility for hiring and supervising 10 or more casual employees at any one time.

Assets

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Track record of managing projects or programs from implementation to post-program engagement.

Additional Information

The Program Manager, Entrepreneurship plays a key role in delivering entrepreneurial programming over the next initiatives, including McMaster Startup Immersion Internships, Student Seed Fund, and other mentor and innovation matchmaking events. The Program Manager may also lead the launch of new initiatives.

The Program Manager is also responsible for :

Anticipated Start Date : January 26, 2025

How To Apply

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