Senior Program Manager

University of OklahomaOklahoma City, OK
$65,700 - $87,000Remote

About The Position

The TSET Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) at the Stephenson Cancer Center is seeking an innovative, strategic, and highly collaborative Senior Program Manager to join their team of scientists dedicated to advancing cancer prevention, chronic disease prevention, health promotion, and population health research. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact programs that support public health and cancer prevention efforts, collaborate with nationally recognized researchers, healthcare professionals, and community partners, influence strategic initiatives that advance health promotion and scientific discovery, and contribute to a mission-driven environment where leadership creates lasting impact. As a Senior Program Manager for Dr. Michael Businelle’s lab, the individual will manage a portfolio of NIH-funded smoking/alcohol cessation randomized controlled trials (4 currently) that utilize technology (e.g., smartphone applications) to prevent cancer in Oklahoma and across the United States. Responsibilities include managing a large group of research assistants and overseeing day-to-day operations of the lab, including strategic leadership, program development, program and project management, grant and contract management, team leadership and training, and stakeholder and community engagement.

Requirements

  • Master's degree
  • 36 months of program administration or related experience
  • Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

  • Prior experience managing a behavioral science research lab
  • Prior experience with clinical trial management
  • Prior experience with data collection
  • Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
  • Able to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively
  • Strong initiative to solve problems
  • Degree in psychology, sociology, public health, medicine, or other health related field

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of NIH-funded smoking/alcohol cessation randomized controlled trials
  • Utilize technology (e.g., smartphone applications) to prevent cancer
  • Manage a large group of research assistants
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the lab
  • Provide strategic leadership
  • Develop programs
  • Manage programs and projects
  • Manage grants and contracts
  • Lead and train teams
  • Engage stakeholders and the community

Benefits

  • Flexible Schedule
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