PROSPECT Operations Program Manager

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah in Salt Lake City seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead the PROSPECT project under the College of Science. You will be the operational anchor and primary administrator, coordinating strategy, teams, and project outcomes to strengthen the critical minerals workforce.

This is a high-visibility, external posting with emphasized collaboration across departments. The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and extensive experience in program management, with a

Qualifications

• Equivalency allowed: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years).
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) required for Operations Program Manager III role.

Responsibilities

• Drive university strategy and align teams to deliver multiple projects.
• Initiate programs that deliver strategic benefits and organizational growth.
• Define and oversee dependent projects to reach overall goals.
• Enlist teams, implement strategies, and measure ROI.
• Act as liaison between departments to enable cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Utah in Salt Lake City seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead the PROSPECT project under the College of Science. You will be the operational anchor and primary administrator, coordinating strategy, teams, and project outcomes to strengthen the critical minerals workforce.

This is a high-visibility, external posting with emphasized collaboration across departments. The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and extensive experience in program management, with a