Purdue University
Center Program Manager for Intelligent Software & Systems Center (ISC)
Edtech.com's Summary
Purdue University is hiring a Center Program Manager for the Intelligent Software & Systems Center (ISC). The role involves coordinating industry engagement, managing center operations, and supporting research collaboration to help launch and grow this interdisciplinary center focused on intelligent software and AI-driven computing systems.
Highlights
- Coordinate industry and external relationships, workshops, and outreach activities.
- Manage center operations across West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses, including event planning and communication.
- Facilitate collaboration among faculty, students, and external partners to support research and innovation.
- Prepare reports, promotional materials, and assist with strategic planning.
- Required bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business, communications, management, or related field with 2 years of experience.
- Preferred experience in research centers, academic institutions, AI/software systems, and program management.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to coordinate multiple projects and stakeholders.
- Position is exempt, professional-level (Professional 2, Pay Band S065) with related Purdue compensation guidelines.
- Background check required; employment authorization sponsorship not provided.
- Supports interdisciplinary research in AI, computing systems, and engineering within Purdue’s College of Engineering.
Center Program Manager for Intelligent Software & Systems Center (ISC) Full Description
Job Summary
The newly established Intelligent Software & Systems Center (ISC) in the College of Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for a Center Program Manager to help launch and grow a new interdisciplinary research center focused on the future of intelligent software and AI-driven computing systems.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape a strategically important center at one of the nation’s leading engineering institutions while working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, software systems, high-performance computing, and industry collaboration.
The appointment is expected to begin in Fall 2026.
ABOUT THE INTELLIGENT SOFTWARE & SYSTEMS CENTER (ISC)
ISC is a newly founded research center within the College of Engineering at Purdue University. The center aims to pioneer the next generation of intelligent software systems that are adaptive, efficient, trustworthy, and capable of continuous self-improvement.
ISC will serve as a cross-disciplinary hub connecting researchers in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing, and related fields to accelerate innovation in intelligent software technologies.
CENTER VISION
Position Purdue as a national leader in AI-driven software and systems research spanning edge computing, cloud and distributed systems, high-performance computing (HPC), autonomous software infrastructures, and AI-enabled engineering systems.
What You'll Be Doing:
Industry and External Engagement
• Coordinate interactions with industrial partners and consortium members
• Help develop and maintain strategic industry relationships
• Organize industry-facing workshops, advisory meetings, and outreach activities
• Assist with partnership development and external communications
• Help coordinate collaborative projects and technology translation activities
• Coordinate interactions with industrial partners and consortium members
• Help develop and maintain strategic industry relationships
• Organize industry-facing workshops, advisory meetings, and outreach activities
• Assist with partnership development and external communications
• Help coordinate collaborative projects and technology translation activities
Program and Center Operations
• Coordinate center activities across Purdue’s West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses
• Support planning and execution of seminars, workshops, and special events
• Assist with strategic planning and program development
• Help prepare reports, presentations, promotional materials, and center communications
• Coordinate internal meetings and center initiatives
• Coordinate center activities across Purdue’s West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses
• Support planning and execution of seminars, workshops, and special events
• Assist with strategic planning and program development
• Help prepare reports, presentations, promotional materials, and center communications
• Coordinate internal meetings and center initiatives
Research and Community Support
• Facilitate collaboration among faculty, students, and external partners
• Support proposal development and interdisciplinary initiatives
• Help build a vibrant research and innovation community around ISC
• Facilitate collaboration among faculty, students, and external partners
• Support proposal development and interdisciplinary initiatives
• Help build a vibrant research and innovation community around ISC
About Us:
Established in 1888, The Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is the largest School at Purdue. Our mission is to serve and lead the state of Indiana, the nation, and the world-wide profession of electrical and computer engineering, by educating the next generation of engineers, by discovery that advances fundamental knowledge and its applications, and by innovation and engagement that address global challenges of societal impact. For more information about our School, please visit: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business, communications, management, or a related field
- Two (2) years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with research centers, academic institutions, technology organizations, or industrial R&D groups
- Familiarity with AI, software systems, computing, or engineering research environments
- Experience in program management, event coordination, industry engagement, or strategic partnerships
- Experience coordinating interdisciplinary or cross-organizational initiatives
Skills needed:
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate across diverse stakeholders
- Professionalism and interpersonal skills suitable for academic and industry environments
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Who We Are:
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
Additional Information:
- Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Career Stream
Compensation Information:
Professional 2
Pay Band S065
Job Code#20002104
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
Professional 2
Pay Band S065
Job Code#20002104
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
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