West Virginia University Health Science Center is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Senior Program Manager with the Health Affairs Institute
About the Opportunity
The Health Affairs Institute within the WVU Health Sciences Center provides organizational leadership for collaborative activities involving the Health Sciences Center, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR) and other partners. These include, among others, providing data analytic support, program evaluation expertise, technical assistance and project management support for the WVDHHR and other partners. With office locations in both Morgantown and Charleston, the Health Affairs Institute (HAI) employs over 30 full-time staff and engages numerous faculty and staff from other units of the University to fulfill its service mission to the state.
The Senior Program Manager is responsible for program planning and overseeing the successful delivery of the program’s output/product. The Senior Program Manager will demonstrate their ability to professionally manage high-risk, complex, multi-phase programs by communicating project plans internally and with external collaborative partners as required and be proficient in monitoring and controlling program activities, identifying risks, managing issues, and controlling budgets. The Senior Program Manager also oversees other program staff and Program Development and Management Office (PDMO) quality assurance at the direction of the Assistant Director of Program Management.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
* 13 paid holidays ()
* 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
* 18 sick days per year
(for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
* WVU offers a range of (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)
* 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for ? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
* Wellness programs
What you’ll do:
Senior Program Management
Oversee program staff as directed by the Assistant Director of Program Management.
Assist in the development and delivery of program management trainings
Assist the Assistant Director of Program Management with performing PDMO quality control.
May assume program director responsibilities for low-to-medium risk programs that are less complex in nature and under a certain budget threshold.
Apply project management methodology to manage high-risk programs that are complex in nature and above a certain budget threshold.
Assist the Program Director and Principal Investigator in the planning and administering of program phase budgets, including controlling program expenses and resource effort management, and forecasting program phase residuals.
Assist with deliverable development and manage quality assurance processes through deliverable transmittal
Assist with process improvement projects to evaluate workflows, and enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality-related issues that impact overall performance as directed by PDMO Leadership.
Responsible for managing and coordinating day-to-day productivity and task management on Health Affairs Institute programs in a complex, diverse, and agile environment.
Accountable for meeting all active program milestones and deadlines as outlined in executed HAI contracts.
Organize and coordinate Health Affairs programs across internal departments and between external research and development partners.
Partner with senior executives to define program approach and ensure overall program plans and provide support for various initiatives.
Program Management
Work closely with WVU, HSC, and Health Affairs leadership to proactively identify and resolve issues that may adversely impact projects.
Comprehend internal and external drivers that influence effective operation, management, and execution of HSC resourcing, planning, programming, and budget execution processes.
Present analysis and recommendations to decision-makers in an organized manner, including identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to evaluate operational effectiveness.
Provide proper support for all external collaborative and contracted partners as well as Health Affairs research partners.
Utilize a network of relationships to collect and disseminate information, build support, and secure buy-in for desired outcomes.
Use critical thinking skills to anticipate and mitigate roadblocks to delivery of program deliverables.
Manage vendor relationships including management of the Request for Proposal Process, procurement of vendor scopes of work, reviewing proposals, and monitoring vendor activities to ensure vendor contract obligations are met following the processes and procedures of the PDMO.
May develop executive presentations for stakeholder communications on strategic initiatives progress, risks and budget results, review and analyze operational reports, and summarize findings.
Track and report project milestones and provide status reports in the selected format at the assigned interval
Determine the most efficient and cost-effective means for gathering and analyzing data needed to support development goals and achieve growth through the accomplishment of long-range goals and objectives.
Drive strategic initiatives and manage internal and external relationships to ensure commitments are met, deadlines are realized, and expectations are managed appropriately. May be expected to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Conduct or direct special projects as assigned. Acts in other matters and capacities as delegated by the Director of Program Development and Management and/or Assistant Director of Program Management.
Monitor compliance and ensure adherence to all federal, state, WVU and PDMO policies and procedures.
At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia’s land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.
From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley – the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.
Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you’re a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.
Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU’s academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.
To learn more about West Virginia University, visit . View current career opportunities at .
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
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