Center Program Manager - AI-Driven Software & Systems

Purdue University Institute of CHIPS and AI; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University invites applications for a Center Program Manager to help launch and grow the Intelligent Software & Systems Center (ISC) within the College of Engineering. This role focuses on building partnerships and guiding strategic initiatives at Purdue’s engineering school, spanning AI-driven software, HPC, and industry collaboration.

Based at Purdue’s campuses in West Lafayette and Indianapolis, the position emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, event coordination, and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Two (2) years of experience required.
• Experience with program management, events, and partnerships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interactions with industry partners and consortium members.
• Develop and maintain strategic industry relationships.
• Organize industry-facing workshops, advisory meetings, and outreach activities.
• Assist with partnership development and external communications.
• Coordinate center activities across Purdue’s West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses.
• Support planning and execution of seminars, workshops, and special events.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, and center communications.
• Coordinate internal meetings and center initiatives.
• Foster collaboration among faculty, students, and external partners.

Skills

Interdisciplinary program management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, CS, business, communications, management

Job description

Purdue University invites applications for a Center Program Manager to help launch and grow the Intelligent Software & Systems Center (ISC) within the College of Engineering. This role focuses on building partnerships and guiding strategic initiatives at Purdue’s engineering school, spanning AI-driven software, HPC, and industry collaboration.

Based at Purdue’s campuses in West Lafayette and Indianapolis, the position emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, event coordination, and program