Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Howard University is a higher education institution focused on advancing its strategic mission and supporting professional growth. The Senior Program Manager provides strategic leadership, planning, execution, and oversight for complex university-wide programs, advising executive leadership and managing resources, stakeholders, risks, budgets, and measurable outcomes. The role also leads cross-functional teams and organizational change initiatives across academic, administrative, healthcare, research, and community-facing functions.

Responsibilities

• Workforce planning and staffing recommendations
• Performance management and coaching
• Employee development and succession planning
• Work allocation and prioritization
• Budget oversight and resource management
• Fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Lead the design, implementation, and management of complex strategic initiatives and programs supporting institutional priorities
• Develop comprehensive program strategies, goals, objectives, governance frameworks, and performance measures
• Align program activities with University strategic plans and operational objectives
• Provide executive-level recommendations regarding program performance, risks, opportunities, and resource allocation
• Develop and manage comprehensive program roadmaps, project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Ensure successful execution of programs within established timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Establish program governance structures and accountability mechanisms
• Manage competing priorities while balancing strategic and operational requirements
• Serve as liaison between executive leadership and operational stakeholders
• Build strategic partnerships across schools, departments, administrative units, and external organizations
• Facilitate consensus-building among diverse stakeholder groups
• Provide executive briefings, presentations, and status reports to leadership
• Evaluate program effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative methodologies
• Identify opportunities to streamline operations and improve service delivery
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives
• Apply project and change management methodologies to improve organizational performance
• Develop, monitor, and manage program budgets
• Analyze financial performance and resource utilization
• Prepare business cases and cost-benefit analyses
• Ensure responsible stewardship of University resources
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Analyze operational, financial, workforce, and programmatic data
• Prepare executive dashboards and performance reports
• Utilize data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making
• Identify and mitigate operational, compliance, financial, and reputational risks
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, accreditation, grant, and University requirements
• Develop contingency plans for significant initiatives and projects
• Lead organizational change initiatives associated with program implementation
• Assess stakeholder readiness and potential barriers to adoption
• Develop communication, training, and change management strategies
• Promote stakeholder engagement and sustained implementation success
• Support development of grant proposals and funding opportunities
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with government agencies, foundations, and external organizations
• Monitor funded program performance and reporting obligations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Project Management, or related field
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience managing complex programs, projects, operations, or institutional initiatives
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives
• Experience preparing executive-level analyses, reports, and presentations
• Master's degree in a related discipline
• Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Change Management Certification (Prosci, ADKAR, or equivalent)
• Experience within higher education, academic medicine, healthcare systems, research administration, or large complex organizations

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health support
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• 403(b) with company match
• Ongoing training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement paths
• Wellness programs
• Commuter benefits
• A vibrant company culture

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