Program Manager II

MCW

. Work independently under the direction of the Program Director, Department Administrator, or Department Chair to manage a statewide, College-wide, or department-wide program .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong program management capabilities, including budget development, compliance oversight, and data analysis. Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate outreach activities, and develop educational materials while ensuring stakeholder communication.

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Program ManagementBudget DevelopmentData AnalysisTeam LeadershipRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementBudget DevelopmentData AnalysisProject ManagementDatabase Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationCritical ThinkingCustomer FocusBuilding TrustInfluencing Skills

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceStakeholder CommunicationOutreach ActivitiesEducational Materials DevelopmentProgram Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work independently under the direction of the Program Director, Department Administrator, or Department Chair to manage a statewide, College-wide, or department-wide program
Provide direction and guidance to the team to facilitate achievement of program goals
Maintain program timeline and track deadlines for deliverables
Develop and manage program budget
Schedule people and material resources
Ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional policies
Oversee collection, analysis, and dissemination of program data
Coordinate development of educational materials, marketing materials, websites, forms, and reports
Oversee development, implementation, and maintenance of program databases and files
Organize internal and external meetings, site visits, and special events
Oversee training for program participants
Coordinate and manage program outreach activities and liaise with community organizations
Ensure program data and progress are reported to stakeholders
Participate on committees relevant to program and professional or research advancement
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 8 years of experience
Knowledge of technical, business, consultation, project management, and cultural awareness
Customer focus, building trust, communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills
Ability to occasionally lift moderate weight materials
Ability to stand or walk continuously
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication
May occasionally need to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including Health, Vision, and Dental
Flexible Spending options
403B Retirement Package
Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Pet Insurance
On campus Fitness Facility with onsite classes
Discounted rates on select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment