Operations and Maintenance Manager - Pharmacy / Critical Space Compliance

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Manager, Operations & Maintenance oversees Physical Plant operations that support the safe, reliable, and efficient function of facilities, infrastructure, utilities, and support services across The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The role leads Physical Plant personnel, operational programs, maintenance activities, capital and renovation projects, emergency response functions, and regulatory compliance efforts. It ensures organizational objectives are achieved through effective planning, resource allocation, workflow optimization, and coordination with institutional partners. The position supports infrastructure serving patient care, research, education, and administrative operations. The ideal candidate has experience with pharmacy outages, clean rooms, and ventilation management programs; a Certified Facility Manager (CFM) designation and/or Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA) certification; and Six Sigma/Lean Practices certification. The position offers the opportunity to lead critical infrastructure and facilities operations in support of MD Anderson’s mission and to drive operational excellence, process improvements, and long-term facility performance. Compensation is listed as an hourly equivalent: minimum $51.20, midpoint $63.94, and maximum $76.68. A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, healthcare administration, or a related field is required. Five years of experience in physical plant operations and management, including three years of supervisory experience, is required. Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience; completing both may substitute for up to two years. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred. Candidates must pass a pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources. The role may involve responsibility for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, and satisfying and maintaining related requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, healthcare administration, or a related field.
Five years of experience in physical plant operations and management, including three years of supervisory experience.
Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience; completing both may substitute for a maximum of two years.
Must pass a pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
Must satisfy and maintain any requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of critical infrastructure, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience with pharmacy outages, clean rooms, and ventilation management programs.
Certified Facility Manager (CFM) designation and/or Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA) certification.
Six Sigma/Lean Practices certification.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct all Physical Plant functions and personnel.
Implement institutional and departmental objectives, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate assigned areas with other institutional departments and functions.
Manage departmental budgets and inventory control procedures.
Administer compliance programs and emergency response operations.
Manage the administration of service and operational contracts.
Direct repair and maintenance activities for facilities and grounds.
Manage utility distribution to support institutional operations.
Oversee the design and construction of renovation projects.
Develop and implement workflow processes to improve operational and financial efficiencies.
Ensure operational effectiveness through planning, organization, and performance oversight.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery and resource utilization.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Optional group dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability insurance.
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank accruals.
Paid holidays and wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
Access to wellness and fitness resources and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System.
Voluntary retirement plans.
Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.