Program Manager/Sr. Program Manager - McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics

UT Health Science Center at Houston • Texas Medical Center-Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are hiring immediately for a Program Manager/Sr Program Manager, Research to join the UTHealth McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics in Houston, TX 77030. In this position, you will contribute content, writing, formatting, and editing for articles, manuscripts and communications efforts across various programs. Ideal candidates for this role will have previous experience developing, maintaining, and planning grant-funded projects, as well as managing a team! What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience in lieu of education.
• Program Manager - Five (5) years of applicable experience.
• Senior Program Manager - Seven (7) years of applicable experience.
• Certifications specific to the program required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of the program activities. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors project progress. Develops, implements, and manages policies and procedures.
• May manage/maintain annual budget, negotiate service contracts, report on progress and/or authorize expenditures.
• Informs upper management of key activities and makes periodic progress reports.
• Works closely with internal departments regarding strategy and collaborative opportunities.
• May assist in the preparation of 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.
• Working in conjunction with Public Affairs, may create and edit various communications materials for the department/program, which may include printed materials, web site content and/or department newsletters.
• Communicates with community and professionals to share objectives and outcomes. Prepares/makes oral presentations at professional meetings.
• May manage Human Resources activities for direct report in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and terminating, training and development, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree