Program Director

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Program Director responsible for launching and operationalizing VIA Journeys at Indiana Wesleyan University. Leading entrepreneurial initiatives and ensuring project execution within Strategic Innovations unit.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeMarion • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on launching and scaling initiatives within ministry or higher education contexts. Proficient in collaborating with technical teams and managing complex projects while ensuring alignment with organizational values.

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Program ManagementStakeholder EngagementTechnical FluencyEntrepreneurial ExperienceDigital Learning Platforms

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProgram LaunchOperational Workflow DesignMetrics TrackingData Integrity Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

SaaS Business ModelsAI-Enabled TechnologiesDigital Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree

Industry Keywords

Ministry OrganizationsHigher EducationChurch PartnershipsEcosystem-Based Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end launch of VIA Journeys, including pilots, operational workflows, and participant experiences
Translate strategic direction into executable plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Ensure VIA Journeys progresses from idea to active implementation with momentum and clarity
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
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
Coordinate pilot partners, churches, advisors, and ministry leaders
Build feedback loops with pastors and participants to inform continuous improvement
Ensure participant experience reflects pastoral sensitivity and theological integrity
Define and track operational, learning, and pilot metrics
Provide clear updates, dashboards, and insights to the Executive Director and Seminary leadership
Ensure lessons learned inform future decisions and phases
Supervises any part-time or full-time personnel assigned to the VIA Journeys initiative

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree or other advanced degree strongly preferred.
10+ years of demonstrated experience launching, scaling, and leading programs, products, platforms, or strategic initiatives from concept through execution.
Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, build from zero to launch, and drive measurable outcomes.
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.
Entrepreneurial, startup, or innovation-focused experience, with a demonstrated ability to build and scale new initiatives.
Experience working within ministry organizations, churches, or higher education environments is required; experience spanning both sectors is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across executive leadership, external partners, and cross-functional teams to execute strategic priorities.
Strong alignment with the organization's Christian mission, including agreement with the Statement of Faith and Community Life expectations.

Benefits

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Lead the end-to-end launch of VIA Journeys, including pilots, operational workflows, and participant experiences
Translate strategic direction into executable plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Ensure VIA Journeys progresses from idea to active implementation with momentum and clarity
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
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
Coordinate pilot partners, churches, advisors, and ministry leaders
Build feedback loops with pastors and participants to inform continuous improvement
Ensure participant experience reflects pastoral sensitivity and theological integrity
Define and track operational, learning, and pilot metrics
Provide clear updates, dashboards, and insights to the Executive Director and Seminary leadership
Ensure lessons learned inform future decisions and phases
Supervises any part-time or full-time personnel assigned to the VIA Journeys initiative 🎯 Requirements
Master's degree or other advanced degree strongly preferred.
10+ years of demonstrated experience launching, scaling, and leading programs, products, platforms, or strategic initiatives from concept through execution.
Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, build from zero to launch, and drive measurable outcomes.
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.
Entrepreneurial, startup, or innovation-focused experience, with a demonstrated ability to build and scale new initiatives.
Experience working within ministry organizations, churches, or higher education environments is required; experience spanning both sectors is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across executive leadership, external partners, and cross-functional teams to execute strategic priorities.
Strong alignment with the organization's Christian mission, including agreement with the Statement of Faith and Community Life expectations. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Find jobs using your resume Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs