Program Manager (SECURE)

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University is seeking a seasoned Program/Project Manager to lead the SECURE Center initiatives in the U.S. Research ecosystem.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, align activities with strategic objectives, and design scalable frameworks, SOPs, and processes to ensure compliance and sustainable operations. You will oversee planning, reporting, and performance metrics, while delivering training and operational guidance to staff and partners, enabling informed decision-making and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus five years of program or project management experience in complex environments.
• Master's degree and PMP or equivalent certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategic development, execution, and continuous improvement of SECURE Center initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Ensures alignment of SECURE Center activities with broader departmental and enterprise objectives.
• Designs and implements scalable program frameworks, SOPs, workflows, and processes for consistency and compliance.
• Analyzes resource requirements, constraints, and capacity to optimize operations.
• Oversees planning and execution, including status updates, timelines, risk indicators, and KPIs.
• Produces leadership reports to inform decisions, improve efficiency, and strengthen controls.
• Coordinates with internal and external partners to foster collaboration and drive program outcomes.
• Develops and delivers presentations, project briefings, and status reports for transparency.
• Delivers training materials and provides operational guidance to staff and project teams.

Skills

Program management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, computer science, accounting, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

PMP or equivalent certification (preferred)

Job description

Discover Your Career at Emory University

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Leads the strategic development, execution, and continuous improvement of the Safeguarding the Entire Community in the U.S. Research Ecosystem (SECURE) Center initiatives in coordination with cross-functional team members and institutional partners.
• Contributes to departmental and enterprise-level goal alignment, ensuring SECURE Center activities support broader strategic objectives.
• Designs, evaluates, and implements scalable program frameworks, workflows, systems, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support consistency, compliance, quality, and sustainable operations.
• Analyzes program and project resource requirements, operational constraints, and capacity needs.
• Establishes program and project management methodologies, design standards, communication protocols, and implementation procedures.
• Oversees program planning and execution, including preparation and dissemination of project status updates, timelines, risk indicators, and key performance metrics.
• Produces and delivers operational, analytical, and performance reports to leadership to inform decision-making, enhance efficiency, and strengthen internal controls.
• Identifies opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and financial or compliance controls.
• Serves as a primary liaison with internal and external partners, including institutional, sponsor, academic, administrative, and customer stakeholders, to coordinate new initiatives, foster collaboration, encourage innovation, and support successful program outcomes.
• Develops and delivers presentations, project briefings, status reports, and program updates to support transparency, alignment, and informed decision-making.
• Designs and delivers training programs and materials.
• Provides operational guidance and support to staff and project teams.
• Manages assigned staff resources and operational processes to achieve organizational objectives.
• Performs additional duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor\'s degree in business, public administration, computer science, accounting, or a related field and five years of progressive experience in program or project management, ideally within complex, cross-functional, or regulated environments, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master\'s degree and PMP or equivalent project/program management certification is preferred.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: [phone] (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at [e-mail] or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.