MaTRIC Program Manager: Population Health Research

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a MaTRIC Project Manager for the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. You will oversee 2–3 cancer-focused population science projects, coordinating timelines, budgets, data management and stakeholder collaboration, while guiding staff and subcontractors.

The role emphasizes strong project and financial management skills, experience with IRB processes, and the ability to work cross-functionally within a major research university setting in

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience managing complex public health research projects.
• Strong ability to review scientific literature and develop data collection instruments.
• Experience with IRB applications, data management, and budgeting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2–3 federally or privately funded cancer-related population science projects.
• Coordinate study timelines, budgets, meetings and grant/report submissions.
• Oversee data curation, management and analysis.
• Support grant renewals and funder reports; maintain partnerships.
• Hire and supervise project staff and sub-contracts; coordinate with UNC entities.

Skills

Project management

Budget forecasting

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Post-Baccalaureate degree

Bachelor’s degree + 3+ years experience

Terminal degree and licensure (desired)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a MaTRIC Project Manager for the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. You will oversee 2–3 cancer-focused population science projects, coordinating timelines, budgets, data management and stakeholder collaboration, while guiding staff and subcontractors.

The role emphasizes strong project and financial management skills, experience with IRB processes, and the ability to work cross-functionally within a major research university setting in