Program Manager, Advanced Manufacturing

SUMMARY

The Program Manager of Advanced Manufacturing is responsible for the operational execution and coordination of advanced manufacturing-related academic and workforce programs within Cuyahoga Community College's Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Training Academy. This role supports the College's mission to provide high-quality education and training aligned with industry needs, especially in Northeast Ohio's growing advanced manufacturing sector, with a primary focus on enrollment growth, instructional capacity, and program delivery efficiency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages the day‑to‑day operational execution of Advanced Manufacturing programs, with a primary focus on Manufacturing Technology-including Machining, CNC and Composites. Additionally, assists with the execution of Integrated Systems and Engineering Technology (electrical and mechanical), Welding, and related contract training programs.

• Coordinates the delivery and operational readiness of manufacturing programs, including credit and non-credit offerings, in alignment with program strategy and leadership direction.

• Collaborates with faculty, instructors, and other instructional and administrative staff to support instructional readiness, onboarding, and consistency across programs and sections.

• Supports accreditation and compliance activities through operational coordination and documentation, as directed by program leadership.

• Supports employer-informed programming by translating workforce demand data into operational scheduling and delivery adjustments, in coordination with the Director.

• Supports apprenticeship initiatives to expand experiential learning opportunities for students through scheduling coordination, instructor alignment, and program logistics.

• Participates in industry and community engagement activities as requested, in support of program operations and delivery.

• Coordinates career pathways and stackable credentials by supporting operational alignment between credit and non-credit offerings, in collaboration with academic and workforce leadership.

• Tracks and reports operational performance metrics, including section counts, enrollment fill rates, instructor utilization, and delivery timelines.

• Leads operational planning and coordination of class schedules, manages enrollments and waitlists, and takes corrective action to reduce under-filled or cancelled sections.

• Coordinates program operations with instructors, support staff, and internal partners to ensure smooth delivery of programs and courses.

• Supports grant-funded program execution, including scheduling, instructor coordination, and reporting of operational deliverables.

• Maintains industry related currency/relevancy through periodic professional development opportunities, including but not limited to externships, career pathway training, work-based learning experiences, conferences, forums, symposia, presentations, and industry certification activities or related situations, to inform operational relevance and delivery.

• Prepares operational reports and briefings for internal stakeholders focused on program delivery, enrollment, and capacity.

• Performs other duties as assigned.