Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives, SOM, Internal Medicine, SSLI-8069

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is seeking a motivated Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives for the Stravitz-Sanyal Liver Institute. This role oversees multiple strategic projects from inception to completion, collaborating with leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to ensure alignment with business objectives and constraints.

The ideal candidate will have a business or management background, 3+ years in project management, and strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in project management, preferably strategic initiatives or research-based roles.
• PMP or other relevant certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritize strategic initiatives with senior leadership.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resources.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable plans aligned with objectives.
• Manage research projects, methodologies, timelines and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor and university regulations.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage relationships with external partners to drive outcomes.
• Oversee day-to-day project management, monitoring progress, risks, and changes.
• Maintain regular stakeholder communications and comprehensive project documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical mindset

Budget planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Advertising Summary:

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Institute for Liver Disease

Department Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located inthe heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’ssponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationallyrecognized for patient care and education. All full-time universitystaff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includeschoices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance,short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning,tax-deferred annuityand cash match programs, flexible spendingaccounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off, 12 paidholidays, and more. Explore our benefits further here:https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/university-and-academic-professional-benefits/

Position Overview:

The Stravitz-Sanyal Liver Institute at VCU, is seeking a motivatedand detail-oriented Program Manager who is responsible foroverseeing and managing key projects that align with theInstitute’s long-term strategic goals. This individual will workclosely with leadership, cross-functional teams, and externalstakeholders to drive research-based initiatives and strategicprojects from inception to completion, ensuring the achievement ofbusiness objectives within scope, time, and budgetconstraints.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Execution:

• -Collaborate with senior leadership to define and prioritizestrategic initiatives.


• -Develop detailed project plans that outline project scope, goals,deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.


• -Translate high-level strategic goals into actionable project plansand ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Research & Analysis:

• -Managing research projects, including defining objectives,developing methodologies, and delivering results within budget andtimeline.


• -Review and submit sponsored project proposals, agreements, andadministrative actions.


• -Actively and accurately interpret and apply sponsor and universityregulations requirements to ensure compliance.


• -Lead and oversee research projects, ensuring alignment withstrategic initiatives.


• -Analyzing research data, identifying patterns and insights, anddeveloping actionable recommendations to inform businessdecisions.


• -Presenting research findings and insights to senior stakeholdersand influencing strategic decisions.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• -Coordinate with internal teams to ensure the smooth execution ofinitiatives.


• -Manage relationships with external partners, vendors, andconsultants to gather insights and drive project outcomes.

Project Management & Oversight:

• -Oversee the day-to-day management of multiple projects, ensuringdeliverables are met within time, scope, and budget.


• -Monitor project progress, resolve issues, and adjust plans asneeded to ensure successful project completion.


• -Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to update onproject status, milestones, risks, and changes.

Risk Management & Problem-Solving:

• -Identify potential risks and obstacles to the successfulcompletion of projects and develop mitigation strategies.


• -Proactively address challenges, ensuring minimal disruption toproject timelines and objectives.

Reporting & Documentation:

• -Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including projectplans, meeting notes, status reports, and final deliverables.


• -Provide periodic reports to leadership, highlighting projectstatus, key accomplishments, and future milestones.

Continuous Improvement:

• -Assess and identify opportunities for process improvements,ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of strategicinitiatives.


• -Incorporate lessons learned from completed projects to improvefuture project planning and execution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• -Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or arelated field


• -Background in research


• -3+ years of experience in project management, preferably,strategic initiatives or research-based roles.


• -Strong understanding of project management methodologies andtools


• -Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and managingcomplex projects.


• -Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonalskills.


• -Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data and researchinto actionable insights.


• -Ability to manage multiple priorities and projectssimultaneously.


• -PMP or other relevant certifications are a plus.


• -Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or acommitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• -Master’s degree preferred

Additional Information:

REQ 8069

ORP Eligible: -YES

Hours / weeks - 40 hours weekly

Title Details: Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Title: Program Manager (1-3), Sr. Program Manager (1-3), GeneralAdministration

Job Codes: (19221Y-19226Y)

University Job Family: General Administration

The position will remain open until filled.

Community & Diversity Statements:

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