Senior Program Manager - Research - School of Public Health (Finance)

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.

We are looking for a Full-Time Senior Program Manager of Research to join the UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston, TX. In this position, you will develop, plans, and measures the UTHealth Houston Institute on Aging research collaborations and core programs. You'll oversee the general running of research activities in the Institute on Aging. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to strategic operations, communications, research infrastructure development, program management, planning and coordination.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 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!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• 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!

Position Key Accountabilities:

1.Oversees all aspects of program and project activities across the IOA research portfolio, including core initiatives. Sets timelines, assigns responsibilities, and ensures alignment with institutional priorities. Monitors project milestones and deliverables, and provides strategic direction and hands-on guidance to faculty, staff, and research personnel.

2.Measures the performance and impact of IOA Core programs, implementing evaluation frameworks and tracking KPI's to assess success. Utilizes data to inform continuous improvement and aligns program outcomes with the overall mission of the IOA.

3.Ensures programmatic and regulatory compliance, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of internal policies, federal regulations, and funding agency requirements. Oversees internal audits, certifications, and ensures all personnel hold appropriate licenses and credentials relevant to their roles.

4.Coordinates activities and deliverables for active research grants, including developing timelines, tracking progress, managing reporting requirements, and serving as a liaison between principal investigators, research staff, and administrative units.

5.Provides strategic guidance to upper management, communicating key developments, risks, and opportunities. Develops and delivers regular progress reports, presentations, and dashboards to keep leadership informed of project status and research outputs.

6.Manages and cultivates partnerships with internal departments, identifying opportunities for collaboration, interdisciplinary research, and resource-sharing. Works closely with administrative and scientific leaders to promote a unified strategy across units.

7.Prepares complex grant proposals and progress reports for submission to private foundations, federal agencies, and other funding bodies. Collaborates with the Office of Sponsored Projects and Finance to ensure accurate budgeting, submission compliance, and timely reporting.

8.Partners with faculty investigators to support research success, providing project management support for study design, implementation, and dissemination. Ensures faculty have access to the necessary resources, data, and administrative support to achieve their goals.9.Performs other duties as assigned to enhance aging research and promote clinical innovation within the Institute and the Department.

Certification/Skills:

• Depending on research may require advanced level grant writing skills.
• Depending on research may require Registered Nurse within the State of Texas.
• Depending on research may require Clinical Research Coordinator certification.
• May require program specific certifications.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Science or a Health Administration related field.

Minimum Experience:

• Seven years of applicable experience.
  May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.