Program Manager

Administrative Operations Specialist 3

Supports and instructs those served by the department with complex queries, applies specialized knowledge of multiple standards, policies and procedures, and maintains accurate and detailed records.

Under minimal oversight, the Program Manager will lead the strategic launch, development, and day-to-day execution of a brand-new workforce development and education initiative. This program focuses specifically on semiconductor facility management and construction. The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial self-starter capable of building a program from the ground up, establishing operational workflows, and designing high-impact events and technical training programs.

This position serves as the primary liaison between ASU academic leadership, industry partners, and regional stakeholders to supply the rapidly growing semiconductor ecosystem with highly skilled facilities and construction management talent.

Essential Duties:

• Program Startup & Strategy: Designs, establishes, and launches the program's foundational operational frameworks, goals, and strategic timelines with minimal supervision.
• Event & Training Management: Oversees the end-to-end planning, logistics, marketing, and execution of industry-focused events, workshops, certificate programs, and technical training seminars.
• Industry Liaison: Serves as the primary point of contact for semiconductor manufacturers, construction firms, facility management partners and ASU faculty to align training curricula with current industry standards.
• Day-to-Day Operations: Manages daily program activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and independently troubleshooting operational hurdles.
• Financial & Resource Oversight: Develops and monitors the program budget, tracks expenditures, and ensures compliance with ASU and university Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) policies.
• Curriculum Coordination: Collaborates with subject matter experts (SMEs) and faculty to facilitate the creation of relevant training modules, safety protocols, and certifications.
• Assessment & Reporting: Establishes key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program effectiveness, track participant metrics, and deliver comprehensive progress reports to stakeholders.
• Other Duties: Other duties and responsibilities as needed for success of organization.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience starting up new programs, initiatives, or business units from inception to steady-state operations.
• Experience in or familiarity with the semiconductor industry, advanced manufacturing, large-scale construction management, or facilities engineering.
• Proven track record of planning and executing professional events, corporate training programs, or academic conferences.
• Experience working in a higher education environment (preferably ASU systems and tools) or managing public-private partnerships.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to work autonomously, make critical decisions independently, and manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for navigating audiences, from corporate executives to university students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Semiconductor & Construction Industry Ecosystems: Understanding of the semiconductor industry, advanced manufacturing, large-scale construction management, or facilities engineering.
• Higher Education & Institutional Operations: Familiarity with higher education environments, university structures, and ideally ASU systems, tools, and processes.
• Financial & Compliance Regulations: Knowledge of budget management practices, expenditure tracking, and compliance frameworks, specifically ASU and Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) policies.
• Workforce Development & Curriculum Design: Understanding of how to align technical training curricula, certificate programs, and safety protocols with industry standards.
• Program Startup Frameworks: Knowledge of how to build operational workflows, strategic timelines, and foundational structures from inception to steady-state operations.
• Project & Startup Management: Proven ability to build new initiatives from the ground up, manage competing priorities, and drive programs from inception to execution autonomously.
• Event & Logistics Planning: Expertise in the end-to-end planning, marketing, and execution of professional events, workshops, corporate training, and academic conferences.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building: Skill in serving as a primary liaison and navigating relationships across audiences, including corporate executives, ASU faculty, and students.
• Budgeting & Resource Allocation: Skill in developing, monitoring, and managing program budgets while optimizing daily resource allocation.
• Data Analysis & Performance Tracking: Ability to establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), track participant metrics, and generate comprehensive progress reports for stakeholders.
• Digital Communication Tools: Proficient use of standard office equipment and dynamic communication tools such as Zoom and MS Teams.
• Entrepreneurial Self-Starting: The ability to work under minimal oversight, make critical decisions independently, and troubleshoot operational hurdles.
• Exceptional Communication: Strong written and verbal communication talents tailored to engage both highly technical industry partners and academic leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to collaborate seamlessly with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and faculty to facilitate the creation of training modules.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to monitor and facilitate on-campus events.
• Regular use of standard office equipment including dynamic communication tools (Zoom, MS Teams, etc).
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to oversee specific events or training cycles.
• Occasional travel is required; candidates must possess a valid driver's license and/or the ability to secure reliable transportation.

FSE Statement

At the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, we are delivering a world-class learning experience for our students and advancing research and innovation all at scale. The Fulton Schools research enterprise leads use-inspired research and key national initiatives, including the Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub, accelerating microelectronics and workforce development for the Department of Defense. We also lead the Electrified Processes for Industry Without Carbon Clean Energy Manufacturing Institute, supported by the Department of Energy, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and strengthen manufacturing. Additionally, we lead an NSF Engineering Research Center developing sustainable civil infrastructure and partner with another ERC advancing clean water technology.

The Fulton Schools hosts numerous research centers that leverage faculty expertise to drive engineering innovation and entrepreneurship across four interdisciplinary impact areas: Climate Technology Solutions, Competitive Manufacturing in an Advanced Economy, National and Economic Security, and Technology-Enhanced Health and Medicine. Our faculty are achieving excellence at scale, positioning the Fulton Schools among the nation's top engineering colleges for invention disclosures, U.S. patents, and startups.

We are an engineering school on the rise at the nation's most innovative university, situated in the heart of its fastest-growing metropolitan area. The breadth of our faculty's research interests and interdisciplinary approach, along with over 55+ graduate and 28 undergraduate degree programs, creates a strong foundation for collaboration and the advancement of ideas that contribute to a more sustainable and livable global future.

The Fulton Schools of Engineering is driven by core values that define our approach, distinguish our practice, and guide daily decisions in academics, research, corporate partnerships, and entrepreneurship. These values shape how we recognize, reward, and communicate success. At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we:

• Cultivate excellence.
• Deliver innovation that matters.
• Encourage bold thinking.
• Foster a community of learning and collaboration.
• Build a foundation for all to be successful.

Driving Requirement:

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

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