Business Manager, McNulty Leadership Program at Wharton

Business Manager, McNulty Leadership Program at Wharton

Founded in 1881 as the world's first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With campuses in both Philadelphia and San Francisco, Wharton has over 850 staff, a faculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students.

Each year 13,000 professionals from around the world advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education's individual, company-customized, and online programs. More than 104,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. Wharton is home to a dynamic community of staff, bringing a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives.

The Business Manager serves as the primary financial operations and administrative lead supporting the McNulty Leadership Program. This position oversees a diverse portfolio of financial and administrative operations supporting multiple leadership programs. This role partners closely with program leadership, Wharton Finance & Administration, and Human Resources to ensure accurate financial processing, operational effectiveness, compliance with University policies, and continuous improvement of business processes and resource management.

Success in this role requires exceptional organizational and communication skills, sound judgment, initiative, and strong attention to detail. The successful candidate will be proactive and resourceful, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, solve complex operational challenges, and identify opportunities to improve processes and service delivery. This position reports to the Senior Director, Organizational Effectiveness and plays a critical part in ensuring the operational excellence behind innovative leadership programs that serve students, faculty, and external partners.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in financial operations, business administration, accounting, or similar administrative functions, including responsibility for applying financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex administrative or financial operations requiring collaboration, coordination, and relationship management across multiple stakeholders while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, improve processes, and implement effective operational solutions.
• Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supervising, coaching, or providing functional leadership to staff or colleagues.

• Familiarity working in higher education and/or with University policies, procedures, and financial systems.
• Experience managing procurement, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll administration, or other financial and administrative operations.
• Experience with Workday or a comparable enterprise human resources and financial management system.
• Experience leading operational process improvement initiatives, developing business procedures, or implementing workflow improvements.

Applicants must submit a cover letter.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Wharton School

Pay Range

$77,330.00 - $85,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and…