Senior Program Management Associate

Lemaire Scott A Md; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is seeking an experienced Senior Program Management Associate to provide advanced guidance to the Department of Medicine’s Education Division, translating strategic priorities into actionable processes, tools, and improvements. You will help keep our education mission at the leading edge of medical education and oversee accreditation readiness.

The role emphasizes educational strategy, project management, alumni engagement, and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, project management, and process-improvement initiatives for academic and educational programs.
• Develop and implement strategic plans related to the education mission, including trainee engagement, curriculum enhancement, funding opportunities, and accreditation.
• Design and implement an alumni engagement strategy to strengthen relationships with former trainees and faculty.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and coordinate with leadership to ensure accreditation readiness and compliance.
• Engage stakeholders to identify operational challenges and opportunities and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Process improvement

Stakeholder communication

Data analytics

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Job Title: Senior Program Management Associate

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $79,092 - $93,049

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Flexible

Summary

The Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Department of Medicine is seeking an experienced Senior Program Management Associate to provide advanced professional guidance and expertise to Department of Medicine’s Education Division. By translating strategic priorities and evolving requirements into actionable processes, policies, tools, and sustainable operational improvements, the Senior Program Management Associate is responsible for keeping the department’s education mission on the leading edge of medical education.

Job Duties

Educational Strategy and Project Management (60%)

• Lead strategic, project management, and process improvement initiatives supporting academic and educational programs.
• Develop and implement strategic plans related to the education mission such as trainee engagement, wellness, curriculum enhancement, funding opportunities, industry sponsorships, operational efficiency, accreditation, data analytics, and infrastructure.
• Design and implement an alumni engagement strategy that strengthens relationships with former trainees and faculty and promotes continued involvement with the department and college.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and support compliance with applicable institutional, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Manage multiple priorities independently, advance assigned projects, and elevate significant risks, concerns, and resource needs to division leadership.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to identify and address operational challenges and opportunities.

Accreditation Alignment and Readiness (40%)

• Interpret ACGME, institutional, and other applicable accreditation requirements; recommend and implement program and process changes in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Evaluate existing processes and develop standardized workflows, procedures, and guidelines that improve efficiency, accountability, consistency, and accreditation compliance.
• Conduct accreditation-readiness assessments, identify operational and compliance gaps, and coordinate corrective action plans with program leadership, faculty, and administrative stakeholders.
• Develop tools and processes to monitor accreditation requirements, institutional commitments, program performance, deadlines, and required documentation.
• Provide guidance and training to program coordinators on accreditation requirements, institutional policies, and related processes.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Exceptional communication skills and flexibility in taking on assignments.
• Experience with process improvement and project management in an academic environment.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.