Senior Program Manager – Development & Strategy

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums

Generous time off

Longevity pay

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking a seasoned program leader to develop, plan, and manage all activities of a school/unit program. You will oversee deadlines, allocate resources, and provide direction to department personnel to ensure successful project outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and at least 7 years of applicable experience, with strong budgeting, compliance, and HR management capabilities. This position is based in Texas and involves security-sensitive responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; may substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of the program/project activities, sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors project progress.
• Stays abreast of new and updated protocols and policies and develops, implements, and manages internal policies and procedures.
• Manages compliance and ensures the department follows internal and external rules, regulations and standards.
• Manages/maintains annual budget, negotiates service contracts, reports on progress and/or authorizes expenditures.
• Provides guidance to upper management and keeps them informed of key activities and makes periodic progress reports.
• Manages partnerships with internal departments regarding strategy and collaborative opportunities.
• Prepares progress reports and grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies.
• Interacts with representatives from state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals and funded projects.
• May work closely with Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
• Communicates with community and professionals to share objectives and outcomes. Prepares/makes oral presentations at professional meetings.
• Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

UTHealth Houston is seeking a seasoned program leader to develop, plan, and manage all activities of a school/unit program. You will oversee deadlines, allocate resources, and provide direction to department personnel to ensure successful project outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and at least 7 years of applicable experience, with strong budgeting, compliance, and HR management capabilities. This position is based in Texas and involves security-sensitive responsibilities.