Vice President, Program Design and Production

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Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Lead production and continuous improvement workflows including internal and third-party teams
• Oversee program production timelines from pre-production to delivery and all ongoing product management/maintenance operations
• Liaise between external production partners and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless communication
• Liaise between all teams engaged in the creation and maintenance of WGU courses and programs to ensure productive communication, alignment and continuously improving satisfaction with the product
• Approve and oversee all production and portfolio management and maintenance, finance, and budgeting toward YOY gains in efficiency
• Oversee work with procurement and vendor management teams to get best-in-class rates and service levels
• Collaborate with the all other Program Development operations to insure adherence to academic and desigh/integration standards
• Work across College and Shared Service student lifecycle teams to streamline workflows related to program launch and continuous improvement
• Drive strategic direction for Design & Production organization
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Effectively develop and execute a strategic program and portfolio goals
• Direct college activities and results across cross-functional teams
• Lead and develop direct reports
• Manage cross-functional teams, including those potentially in a remote environment, while demonstrating excellence, integrity, and respect
• Work effectively in a highly matrixed organization
• Build relationships and influence at all levels, both internally and externally
• Be an agent of change in a rapidly evolving environment
• Support and champion data analysis to identify trends and drive innovation
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills
• This individual will have exceptional oral and written communication skills

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required with Masters preferred
• 15 years specific experience which generally includes a minimum of 10 years leading a team which includes Directors and or multiple Managers

Department-Specific Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of line producing or production management experience in educational content design and production, ideally with some experience working specifically in the higher ed space.
• Knowledge of all industry standard budgeting and project management software.
• Respectful demeanor and acceptance of clients from a variety of backgrounds.
• Clear, concise communication skills, including an openness to broad perspectives and the ability to distill opinions into actionable items.
• Strong analytical capabilities and judgment
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong sense of urgency and the ability to juggle multiple, competing priorities.
• Ability to pivot quickly and fluidly, think practically, and be solution-oriented
• Ability to travel is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Salary Range: $200,000 to 280,000 plus applicable bonuses

Disclaimer:This Job Description has been designed to indicate the general nature, essential duties, and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications that are required of the employee to do this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute a contract of employment and the University may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.