Data & Innovation Program Manager

University of Colorado•Hybrid, CO

1d•$93,134 - $124,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Data & Innovation Program Manager coordinates execution of initiatives for the Pioneering Research and Innovation in Science and Medicine for Women (PRISM) program and broader strategic efforts involving data and artificial intelligence. Working within CU Anschutz Innovations’ complex, matrixed academic medical center, the role operationalizes data-driven collaborations, clinical and translational research initiatives, hospital partnerships, and other strategic alliances. The position combines operational execution, process development, relationship management, project management, program operations, and strategic planning support. The manager provides operational oversight of assigned strategic efforts and PRISM-related initiatives, helping ensure collaborative projects advance institutional and programmatic goals, meet governance requirements and philanthropic missions, and produce measurable outcomes. The role coordinates stakeholders across research portfolios, supports project teams and program governance, tracks milestones, facilitates reporting, and helps move research and data-driven innovations toward clinical and practical impact. Based in CU Anschutz Innovations and closely integrated with PRISM research and program teams, the manager serves as a central connector and project coordinator, supporting execution and keeping partnerships aligned with organizational missions and strategic priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, program/project management, communications, science, healthcare administration, or a related field.
4–6 years of professional experience in alliance management, project management, partnership management, research program management, business operations, healthcare innovations, consulting, commercialization, or a related field.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and stakeholders at all institutional levels.
Strong customer service and stakeholder-management skills.
Strong strategic, analytical, and innovative thinking.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within complex, matrixed organizations.
Ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholder groups, priorities, and dependencies across a portfolio.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation abilities.
Financial, operational, and strategic planning acumen.
Ability to synthesize scientific, clinical, business, operational, data, and regulatory perspectives into actionable recommendations.
Ability to translate complex scientific or technical information into clear program plans, communications, and decision-making materials.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including documenting decisions, tracking commitments, and ensuring follow-through.
Ability to create structure and clarity for emerging programs whose priorities, teams, and operating models may evolve.

Nice To Haves

6 or more years of experience in alliance, partnership, or program management within a healthcare, biotechnology, academic, research, innovation, or medical environment.
Experience supporting multidisciplinary scientific, clinical, data, or translational research programs.
Experience coordinating projects involving multiple institutional and external stakeholder groups.
Project Management certification.
Experience implementing strategic operational plans and collaborating with leadership on complex initiatives.
Demonstrated experience applying data analytics, business intelligence, machine learning, and/or artificial intelligence to complex projects, preferably within healthcare innovation, commercialization, biomedical consulting, or a related environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, coordination, execution, tracking, and reporting of assigned initiatives and partnership-related data and AI projects.
Translate approved project plans into detailed workplans covering deliverables, timelines, milestones, dependencies, risk mitigation, communication pathways, and performance tracking.
Coordinate project leads, research teams, clinical collaborators, data and technical partners, and program leadership to support effective execution.
Support program governance by coordinating project updates, documenting decisions, monitoring cross-project dependencies, and preparing materials for campus stakeholders, leadership, and committee review.
Deploy and maintain program management tools, trackers, templates, dashboards, and other systems that provide visibility into portfolio progress, risks, decisions, and resource needs.
Serve as a primary liaison between CU Innovations, PRISM program stakeholders, faculty, information technology, clinical partners, and other cross-functional teams.
Support the development of partnerships that advance PRISM research, data resources, and CU Innovations priorities toward practical application and patient impact.