Head of Programme Management

Get to Know our Client: Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) is a Christ-centered institution committed to transforming lives through higher education. With a rich history rooted in the Wesleyan tradition, IWU is dedicated to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and preparing students for meaningful careers. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, both on-campus and online, empowering students to pursue their calling in various fields, from healthcare and business to the arts and sciences.

Located in Marion, Indiana, with a strong online presence serving a global community, IWU is focused on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that integrates faith with learning. Their innovative approach to education not only equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for professional success but also nurtures their spiritual and personal growth.

POSITION OVERVIEW The Program Director of VIA Journeys is responsible for launching, piloting, and operationalizing VIA Journeys as a flagship initiative within the Strategic Innovations (SI) unit.

The Program Director brings entrepreneurial leadership, technical fluency, and execution discipline to move VIA Journeys from concept to functioning pilots, platforms, and participant experiences.

The Program Director is empowered by the Executive Director of SI to focus fully on delivery, experimentation, and learning, while operating within clear strategic guardrails.

Ensure VIA Journeys progresses from idea to active implementation with momentum and clarity

Entrepreneurial & Pilot Leadership Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset—testing assumptions, learning rapidly, and iterating responsibly

Design and manage pilots that validate participant value, operational feasibility, and program design

Build repeatable processes that support early scaling while preserving quality and trust

Technical Fluency & Platform Coordination Serve as the primary program lead coordinating technical and platform-related work

Partner with internal and external technical teams to translate program needs into platform requirements

Support integration with Lantern and other Seminary systems, ensuring usability, reliability, and data integrity

Supervisory Responsibility Supervises any part-time or full-time personnel assigned to the VIA Journeys initiative

10+ years of demonstrated experience launching, scaling, and leading programs, products, platforms, or strategic initiatives from concept through execution.

Exceptional project and program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex cross-functional initiatives.

Experience managing and influencing diverse stakeholders, including approximately 30 external partners, while building strong, collaborative relationships.

Strong technical fluency, with the ability to work effectively alongside developers, digital platforms, data systems, and AI-enabled technologies. Experience leading technology initiatives in partnership with technical experts is required.

Familiarity with digital learning platforms, SaaS business models, AI integrations, or ecosystem-based initiatives is strongly preferred.

Strong alignment with the organization's Christian mission, including agreement with the Statement of Faith and Community Life expectations.

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Indiana Wesleyan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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