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Program Manager, Center for Business Analytics, Carl H. Lindner College of Business, Hybrid

Cincinnati, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Mar 2025

About the role

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

A highly organized and strategic program manager who oversees multiple projects at the UC Center for Business Analytics (CBA). The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, planning, coordinating, and tracking projects while ensuring alignment with project goals. These are student-led projects with faculty advisory primarily for CBA members. This role requires excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive program success.

This position will have the option of a hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office/2 days work from home) for those with a residence within OH/IN/KY following 90 days of training. Residence must be in the tri-state area within reasonable distance to UC Main Campus to have ability to report to campus as required. Remote work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with university policies.

Essential Functions

• Project Sourcing: Work with the CBA members to source projects consistent with their CBA benefit level. Communicate with the members and schedule projects for the Spring, Summer, or Fall academic terms.

• Program Planning & Execution: Develop and manage the project plans that are primarily executed for CBA members. There can be up to 15 simultaneous projects lasting one academic term. The Program Manager, along with the CBA Academic Director, is responsible for negotiating the project scope. They are also responsible for ensuring the successful execution of projects within scope, timeline, and budget.

• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with the project teams and the sponsoring CBA member or organization to align with stated objectives.

• Resource Sourcing and Coordination: Identify, interview, and hire students to work CBA projects. Work collaboratively with the CBA Academic Director to assign students to Center and case study projects.

• Performance Tracking & Reporting: Monitor project progress and prepare reports to track program progress, risks, and outcomes. Maintain and improve databases that track historical data on projects and client feedback.

• Mentoring and Guidance: Provide a positive learning environment for the students to develop project management skills. Mentor the students on common techniques used for effective project management. Mentor students on specific client situations and communications. Also, provide leadership guidance regarding analytical methods involved in the projects.

• Budget Management: Oversee program budgets and ensure cost-effective resource utilization.

• Support Academic Mission: Develop, maintain, and deliver training material to students, the broader UC Community, and professionals as needed. Topics include project management, leadership, team building, and related areas.

• Other activities: The Program Manager will also be an integral part of the CBA team. They will contribute to the success of conferences and other CBA activities.