Inside Higher Ed ยท 1 week ago
Sr. Program Manager (Health Policy & Management)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a Sr. Program Manager for the Center for Health Systems and Policy Modeling (CHSPM) to lead the coordination and execution of Center activities. The role involves overseeing research projects, managing communications, and providing operational leadership to ensure impactful work in health policy and economics.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the Center's primary operational lead, managing all administrative, logistical, and organizational functions to support its research and programmatic activities
Lead project management for research initiatives, including scope development, timeline management, execution, and delivery of high-quality outputs
Design and implement systems and workflows that promote operational efficiency
Supervise and mentor research staff, trainees, and interns; provide day-to-day guidance and performance feedback
Develop and manage budgets for grant proposals and active projects in collaboration with finance staff and PI; monitor expenditures, oversee grant spend-down, and ensure compliance
Write, revise, and coordinate grant proposals; identify and track funding opportunities aligned with the Center's research and policy goals
Oversee or contribute to the development of research deliverables, ensuring content is tailored to key audiences including policymakers and funders
Plan and execute Center-hosted events; manage associated logistics, communications, and partner coordination
Lead the Center's communications strategy, including newsletters, policy briefs, website updates, and social media engagement
Prepare materials for internal and external presentations, briefings, and meetings in collaboration with the Director
Represent the Center in meetings with funders, collaborators, university stakeholders, and policy partners
Anticipate and address operational, staffing, and strategic challenges; act as a problem-solver and advisor to the Director on priorities and resource allocation
Serve as the Center's primary operational lead, managing all administrative, logistical, and organizational functions to support its research and programmatic activities
Lead project management for research initiatives, including scope development, timeline management, execution, and delivery of high-quality outputs
Design and implement systems and workflows that promote operational efficiency
Supervise and mentor research staff, trainees, and interns; provide day-to-day guidance and performance feedback
Develop and manage budgets for grant proposals and active projects in collaboration with finance staff and PI; monitor expenditures, oversee grant spend-down, and ensure compliance
Write, revise, and coordinate grant proposals; identify and track funding opportunities aligned with the Center's research and policy goals
Oversee or contribute to the development of research deliverables, ensuring content is tailored to key audiences including policymakers and funders
Plan and execute Center-hosted events; manage associated logistics, communications, and partner coordination
Lead the Center's communications strategy, including newsletters, policy briefs, website updates, and social media engagement
Prepare materials for internal and external presentations, briefings, and meetings in collaboration with the Director
Represent the Center in meetings with funders, collaborators, university stakeholders, and policy partners
Anticipate and address operational, staffing, and strategic challenges; act as a problem-solver and advisor to the Director on priorities and resource allocation
Develop, submit, and maintain Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data Use Agreement (DUA) applications; manage amendments and ensure compliance throughout the lifecycle of research projects
Manage recruitment and hiring processes; serve as liaison to HR, finance, and administrative units across JHU
Lead and support special projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Finance, Business or related field
Five years of related experience, with at least three years managing staff
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula
Preferred
Prior experience managing complex projects and programs
Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets and grant proposals across multiple funding sources
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across departments and institutions
Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, MS Teams, Click-Up); strong Excel skills
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
Benefits
Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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