Centers of Excellence Program Manager

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$71,301 - $90,694•Hybrid

About The Position

The Centers of Excellence Program Manager is part of the Operations team within the Cancer Center Administration Office and provides operational leadership and programmatic oversight for the Cancer Center’s Centers of Excellence. The position is initially assigned to the Katy O. and Paul M. Rady Esophageal and Gastric Center of Excellence (Rady Center), overseeing Center operations and partnering with leadership on strategic, research, financial, philanthropic, educational, and programmatic priorities. The Program Manager is the primary operational partner to Center leadership. The role translates strategic priorities into actionable plans; manages complex programs and initiatives; monitors progress toward Center goals; and coordinates work across faculty, staff, researchers, administrative partners, donors, and other stakeholders. It operates with substantial independence and initiative, identifying needs, risks, barriers, and opportunities and developing solutions to improve effectiveness and support growth. The position directly supervises program staff supporting the assigned Center, initially including one Program Coordinator. It establishes priorities, delegates responsibilities, and ensures effective operational and administrative support for Center leadership and initiatives. As the Centers of Excellence portfolio grows, the role may take on additional Centers and contribute to shared processes, infrastructure, and best practices across the Cancer Center. The position is hybrid, with three days per week on campus and additional in-person attendance as needed for meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution; qualifying related technical, military, or paraprofessional experience may substitute year for year.
Four to six years of professional experience in program management, project management, business operations, healthcare administration, research administration, or a closely related field.
A directly related advanced degree (master’s or doctorate) may substitute for experience year for year.
Strong program management, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple complex priorities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
Knowledge of financial management, resource planning, and operational process improvement.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Must work a hybrid schedule, on campus three days per week.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

Progressively responsible program management experience, including oversight of complex programs or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
Experience in an academic medical center, healthcare, or research environment.
Experience with budget management, financial monitoring, and resource planning.
Experience supporting clinical, translational, or basic science research programs.
Experience supervising staff or providing leadership and direction to professional or administrative team members.
Experience with strategic planning, program development, and performance measurement.

Responsibilities

Provide operational leadership for assigned Centers of Excellence and align activities with Center, Cancer Center, and School of Medicine priorities.
Partner with Center leadership to develop, implement, and monitor strategic priorities, programs, and initiatives.
Oversee complex Center programs and projects, coordinating resources, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables.
Monitor progress toward Center goals and identify opportunities to improve operations, effectiveness, and program impact.
Develop and maintain reporting, metrics, and processes that support leadership decision-making and accountability.
Maintain relationships with faculty, researchers, staff, donors, administrative partners, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Support Center governance, committees, and advisory groups through planning, coordination, communication, and follow-up.
Oversee Center communications and reporting in collaboration with Cancer Center and University partners.
Provide programmatic oversight for major Center activities, events, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and effective execution.
Support development of programs, partnerships, and opportunities that advance assigned Centers of Excellence.
Contribute shared approaches and best practices as the Centers of Excellence portfolio grows and evolves.
Oversee financial management and resource planning in partnership with Center leadership and Cancer Center Finance.
Lead budget planning, monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Ensure financial activities comply with institutional requirements, funding restrictions, and Center priorities.
Identify financial risks, resource needs, and opportunities, and provide information and recommendations to leadership.
Oversee financial and business processes supporting Center programs, initiatives, and operations.
Coordinate and advance research priorities and initiatives associated with assigned Centers of Excellence.
Partner with investigators, Center leadership, and Cancer Center research teams to align research activities with Center goals.
Facilitate collaboration and communication among clinical, translational, and basic science research stakeholders.
Support tracking, reporting, and evaluation of Center-related research activity and outcomes.
Identify opportunities to strengthen research collaboration, infrastructure, and program development.
Directly supervise program staff, establish priorities, delegate responsibilities, and ensure effective operational and administrative support.