Program Development Head  

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

I. Program Design Development and Management
• Leads the process of conceptualization, development, and customization of
courses that are responsive to the specific requirements of the firms and
industry sectors, and are aligned with the thrust and objectives of GSB CCE

• Partners with clients to understand their needs, providing inputs and

recommendations regarding program customization that meet present and long-
term needs

• Comes up with new programs and course offerings based on the learning
needs/requirements of the clients and target participants and to address
emerging needs
• In collaboration with the Program Sales and Marketing Section, provides
recommendations about the positioning strategy and the specific target market
segments/ niches for each program/course
• Collaborates with the Sales and Marketing Head in the preparation of the
annual promotion plan and provides input for the marketing budget needed

II. Program Management and Evaluation
• Oversees the process in maintaining the quality of programs, ensuring that the
programs meet the objectives and expectations of participants
▪ Ensures that programs and courses are regularly reviewed and updated
as necessary
• Reviews and approves the schedule of public courses across all campuses
including the timely offering of programs, courses, and activities
• Reviews and endorses partnership agreements (e.g. MOAs, program
mechanics and requirements, etc.), and submits to the Executive Director for
approval
• Endorses and approves financial-related transactions related to program
development, and checks that liquidation reports are processed and submitted
on time

III. Partnerships Building and Management

• Spearheads the process of identification of suitable resource persons, potential
industry organizations, academic institutions, and training providers to create
partnerships to provide more programs to serve the market
• Collaborates with partners for trendspotting, new program developments, and
monitoring of program content quality, delivery, and resource persons’
performance

IV. Team Supervision and Section Management
• Supervises, monitors, and evaluates direct reports
• Sets the direction of the Section, and determines its operational goals in alignment
with the Center’s goals
• Ensures that members of the Section are up to date with best practices, University
and industry developments, and government regulations as may be applicable

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree graduate
• At least five (5) years of work experience in designing, developing, and expanding programs
• With at least three (3) years of supervisory experience; with experience in managing and developing a team