Center Program Manager for Intelligent Software & Systems Center (ISC)

Purdue University Institute of CHIPS and AI

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

11 days ago

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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

Job Summary

The newly established Intelligent Software & Systems Center (ISC) in the College of Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for a Center Program Manager to help launch and grow a new interdisciplinary research center focused on the future of intelligent software and AI-driven computing systems.

Job Summary

This is a unique opportunity to help shape a strategically important center at one of the nation’s leading engineering institutions while working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, software systems, high-performance computing, and industry collaboration.

The appointment is expected to begin in Fall 2026.

About The Intelligent Software & Systems Center (isc)

ISC is a newly founded research center within the College of Engineering at Purdue University. The center aims to pioneer the next generation of intelligent software systems that are adaptive, efficient, trustworthy, and capable of continuous self-improvement.

ISC will serve as a cross-disciplinary hub connecting researchers in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing, and related fields to accelerate innovation in intelligent software technologies.

CENTER VISION

Position Purdue as a national leader in AI-driven software and systems research spanning edge computing, cloud and distributed systems, high-performance computing (HPC), autonomous software infrastructures, and AI-enabled engineering systems.

What you'll Be Doing

Industry and External Engagement

Coordinate interactions with industrial partners and consortium members
Help develop and maintain strategic industry relationships
Organize industry-facing workshops, advisory meetings, and outreach activities
Assist with partnership development and external communications
Help coordinate collaborative projects and technology translation activities

Program and Center Operations

Coordinate center activities across Purdue’s West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses
Support planning and execution of seminars, workshops, and special events
Assist with strategic planning and program development
Help prepare reports, presentations, promotional materials, and center communications
Coordinate internal meetings and center initiatives

Research and Community Support

Facilitate collaboration among faculty, students, and external partners
Support proposal development and interdisciplinary initiatives
Help build a vibrant research and innovation community around ISC

About Us

Established in 1888, The Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is the largest School at Purdue. Our mission is to serve and lead the state of Indiana, the nation, and the world-wide profession of electrical and computer engineering, by educating the next generation of engineers, by discovery that advances fundamental knowledge and its applications, and by innovation and engagement that address global challenges of societal impact. For more information about our School, please visit: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE

What we're Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business, communications, management, or a related field
Two (2) years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with research centers, academic institutions, technology organizations, or industrial R&D groups
Familiarity with AI, software systems, computing, or engineering research environments
Experience in program management, event coordination, industry engagement, or strategic partnerships
Experience coordinating interdisciplinary or cross-organizational initiatives

Skills Needed

Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate across diverse stakeholders
Professionalism and interpersonal skills suitable for academic and industry environments
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

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