Operations Program Manager, PROSPECT

Job overview

The Operations Program Manager, PROSPECT is an onsite role in Salt Lake City, UT. The annual salary range is $70,000–$95,000. The role is based in the University of Utah College of Science and supports PROSPECT, a Department of Energy workforce initiative to strengthen the critical minerals talent pipeline. The position serves as the project’s operational anchor, coordinating educational institutions and industry participants to connect students with internships and jobs and support workforce upskilling. It organizes interdependent projects, aligns campus and external partners, tracks risks and progress, and helps deliver flexible education pathways and employment opportunities.

What you'll do

• Drive interconnected operations projects and align teams with program goals.
• Define and oversee dependent projects, enlist teams, implement strategies, and measure return on investment.
• Liaise across departments, facilitate collaboration, organize and track projects, manage risks and escalations, prioritize tasks, and meet business objectives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

operations program manager

prospect

critical minerals workforce

university of utah

college of science

salt lake city ut

onsite

program management

higher education

internships

workforce development

$70k–$95k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• University of Utah employee benefits information is available at benefits.utah.edu.

Why this role

Leads a regional critical minerals workforce initiative connecting educational institutions and industry participants.

About the employer

P&C Recruiting and HR is hiring for this role. Industry: Junior Colleges. Sector: 61.