Senior Program Manager

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University is seeking a Senior Program Manager for the Advanced Composites Institute. The successful candidate will manage complex workforce training and education programs, focusing on developing training curricula that align with industry needs. Responsibilities include ensuring fiscal management, developing partnerships, and overseeing program evaluation.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience, with a Master's degree preferred. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• 6 years of directly related experience in workforce development.
• Experience with advanced manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage large workforce training programs.
• Develop training programs aligned with industry needs.
• Ensure fiscal management and compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Program management skills

Microsoft Office applications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Mississippi State University is hiring a Senior Program Manager for the Advanced Composites Institute. The role involves managing complex, multi-organizational programs focused on workforce training and education initiatives, overseeing fiscal and operational program management, and developing and delivering training curricula aligned with industry needs while maintaining partnerships with external stakeholders.

Highlights

• Manages and executes large, externally funded workforce training and education programs.
• Develops and maintains relationships with industry, community, and education partners.
• Leads development, delivery, and continuous improvement of training programs and curricula.
• Responsible for fiscal management including budgeting, spending approval, and compliance monitoring.
• Coordinates program communication and reporting including social media and press releases.
• Requires a Bachelor's degree and 6 years of directly related experience; Master's degree and workforce development or advanced manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and program management skills essential.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Frequent travel required; ability to handle multiple programs and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• May supervise staff as needed and must track participation, outcomes, and performance metrics for program evaluation.