Hybrid Strategic Programs Manager Quantum & Microelectronics

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance/tuition waivers

Job summary

The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) is hiring up to two Visiting Program Managers who will lead strategic projects and cross-functional programs in Chicago, supporting executive leadership with planning, analytics, and stakeholder engagement.

The position is a 100% full-time Academic Professional role with a salary range of $70,000 to $100,000, offering a hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and tuition waivers for employees and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major in finance, business or a related field.
• Five (5) years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic projects and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, implementation timelines, workstreams, status reporting, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate governance activities and prepare presentations and briefing materials for leadership.
• Support planning, evaluation, and benchmarking to coordinate multiple projects.

Skills

Budget tracking

Cost analysis

Financial reporting

Administrative processes

Microsoft Excel

Enterprise management systems

Strategic planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Enterprise management systems

Job description

The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) is hiring up to two Visiting Program Managers who will lead strategic projects and cross-functional programs in Chicago, supporting executive leadership with planning, analytics, and stakeholder engagement.

The position is a 100% full-time Academic Professional role with a salary range of $70,000 to $100,000, offering a hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and tuition waivers for employees and