{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c1cc58e45bd43772003b2e10","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c1cc58e45bd43772003b2e10","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c1cc58e45bd43772003b2e10","title":"Senior Program Manager","description":"The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.\n\nAt Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.\n\nHere is what we offer:\n\nHealth & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support\nWork-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements\nFinancial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match\nProfessional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths\nAdditional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture\n\nJoin Howard University and thrive with us!\n\nhttps://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness\n\nWe are seeking a Senior Program Manager provides strategic leadership, planning, execution, and oversight for complex University-wide programs, initiatives, and projects that advance Howard University's strategic priorities. The incumbent serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and is responsible for developing frameworks, managing resources, driving organizational effectiveness, and ensuring successful implementation of critical institutional initiatives.\n\nThe position requires advanced program management expertise, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across academic, administrative, healthcare, research, and community-facing functions.\n\nThe Senior Program Manager manages multiple high-profile initiatives simultaneously and ensures programs deliver measurable outcomes aligned with University objectives, regulatory requirements, operational goals, and stakeholder expectations.\n\nSUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY: Provides leadership and supervision to professional and administrative staff, project teams, contractors, consultants, and assigned program personnel.\n\nResponsible for:\n\nWorkforce planning and staffing recommendations\n\nPerformance management and coaching\n\nEmployee development and succession planning\n\nWork allocation and prioritization\n\nBudget oversight and resource management\n\nFostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement\n\nMay lead cross-functional teams that include faculty, administrators, staff, students, and external partners.\n\nNATURE AND SCOPE: Works independently with significant latitude for decision-making and strategic problem solving.\n\nMaintains regular interaction with:\n\nInternal Stakeholders\n\nUniversity Executive Leadership\n\nDeans and Academic Leadership\n\nDepartment Directors\n\nFaculty and Researchers\n\nHuman Resources\n\nFinance and Procurement\n\nInformation Technology\n\nStudents and Student Services Offices\n\nExternal Stakeholders\n\nFederal and State Agencies\n\nGranting Agencies\n\nAccreditation Bodies\n\nHealthcare Partners\n\nVendors and Consultants\n\nCommunity Organizations\n\nCorporate and Philanthropic Partners\n\nThe position frequently supports the University in meetings, negotiations, presentations, and strategic planning activities.\n\nPRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:\n\nStrategic Program Leadership\n\nLead the design, implementation, and management of complex strategic initiatives and programs supporting institutional priorities.\n\nDevelop comprehensive program strategies, goals, objectives, governance frameworks, and performance measures.\n\nAlign program activities with University strategic plans and operational objectives.\n\nProvide executive-level recommendations regarding program performance, risks, opportunities, and resource allocation.\n\nProgram Planning and Execution\n\nDevelop and manage comprehensive program roadmaps, project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.\n\nEnsure successful execution of programs within established timelines, budgets, and quality standards.\n\nEstablish program governance structures and accountability mechanisms.\n\nManage competing priorities while balancing strategic and operational requirements.\n\nStakeholder Management\n\nServe as liaison between executive leadership and operational stakeholders.\n\nBuild strategic partnerships across schools, departments, administrative units, and external organizations.\n\nFacilitate consensus-building among diverse stakeholder groups.\n\nProvide executive briefings, presentations, and status reports to leadership.\n\nOperational Excellence and Continuous Improvement\n\nEvaluate program effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative methodologies.\n\nIdentify opportunities to streamline operations and improve service delivery.\n\nDevelop and implement process improvement initiatives.\n\nApply project and change management methodologies to improve organizational performance.\n\nBudget and Resource Management\n\nDevelop, monitor, and manage program budgets.\n\nAnalyze financial performance and resource utilization.\n\nPrepare business cases and cost-benefit analyses.\n\nEnsure responsible stewardship of University resources.\n\nData Analytics and Reporting\n\nEstablish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).\n\nAnalyze operational, financial, workforce, and programmatic data.\n\nPrepare executive dashboards and performance reports.\n\nUtilize data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.\n\nRisk and Compliance Management\n\nIdentify and mitigate operational, compliance, financial, and reputational risks.\n\nEnsure compliance with applicable federal, state, accreditation, grant, and University requirements.\n\nDevelop contingency plans for significant initiatives and projects.\n\nChange Management\n\nLead organizational change initiatives associated with program implementation.\n\nAssess stakeholder readiness and potential barriers to adoption.\n\nDevelop communication, training, and change management strategies.\n\nPromote stakeholder engagement and sustained implementation success.\n\nExternal Funding and Partnerships\n\nSupport development of grant proposals and funding opportunities.\n\nCultivate strategic partnerships with government agencies, foundations, and external organizations.\n\nMonitor funded program performance and reporting obligations.\n\nOther Duties\n\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\n\nCORE COMPETENCIES:\n\nLeadership\n\nStrategic Thinking\n\nExecutive Presence\n\nDecision Making\n\nOrganizational Leadership\n\nTalent Development\n\nProgram Management\n\nPortfolio Management\n\nProject Governance\n\nChange Management\n\nResource Planning\n\nRisk Management\n\nBusiness Acumen\n\nFinancial Analysis\n\nBudget Management\n\nOperational Excellence\n\nStrategic Planning\n\nCommunication\n\nExecutive Reporting\n\nPresentation Development\n\nFacilitation\n\nNegotiation and Influence\n\nTechnical Skills\n\nMicrosoft Office Suite\n\nWorkday\n\nPower BI or Tableau\n\nProject Management Platforms\n\nData Analysis Tools\n\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:\n\nEducation\n\nBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Project Management, or related field.\n\nPreferred Education\n\nMaster's degree in a related discipline.\n\nExperience\n\nSeven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience managing complex programs, projects, operations, or institutional initiatives.\n\nDemonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives.\n\nExperience preparing executive-level analyses, reports, and presentations.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nProgram Management Professional (PMP) Certification.\n\nChange Management Certification (Prosci, ADKAR, or equivalent).\n\nExperience within higher education, academic medicine, healthcare systems, research administration, or large complex organizations.\n\nNote: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not construed as a contract for employment.\n\nCompliance Salary Range Disclosure\n\nCompensation Range: $145,000 - $150,000","company":"Howarduniversity","rawCompany":"howarduniversity","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T21:05:01.725Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Program Manager","description":"The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.\n\nAt Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.\n\nHere is what we offer:\n\nHealth & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support\nWork-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements\nFinancial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match\nProfessional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths\nAdditional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture\n\nJoin Howard University and thrive with us!\n\nhttps://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness\n\nWe are seeking a Senior Program Manager provides strategic leadership, planning, execution, and oversight for complex University-wide programs, initiatives, and projects that advance Howard University's strategic priorities. The incumbent serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and is responsible for developing frameworks, managing resources, driving organizational effectiveness, and ensuring successful implementation of critical institutional initiatives.\n\nThe position requires advanced program management expertise, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across academic, administrative, healthcare, research, and community-facing functions.\n\nThe Senior Program Manager manages multiple high-profile initiatives simultaneously and ensures programs deliver measurable outcomes aligned with University objectives, regulatory requirements, operational goals, and stakeholder expectations.\n\nSUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY: Provides leadership and supervision to professional and administrative staff, project teams, contractors, consultants, and assigned program personnel.\n\nResponsible for:\n\nWorkforce planning and staffing recommendations\n\nPerformance management and coaching\n\nEmployee development and succession planning\n\nWork allocation and prioritization\n\nBudget oversight and resource management\n\nFostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement\n\nMay lead cross-functional teams that include faculty, administrators, staff, students, and external partners.\n\nNATURE AND SCOPE: Works independently with significant latitude for decision-making and strategic problem solving.\n\nMaintains regular interaction with:\n\nInternal Stakeholders\n\nUniversity Executive Leadership\n\nDeans and Academic Leadership\n\nDepartment Directors\n\nFaculty and Researchers\n\nHuman Resources\n\nFinance and Procurement\n\nInformation Technology\n\nStudents and Student Services Offices\n\nExternal Stakeholders\n\nFederal and State Agencies\n\nGranting Agencies\n\nAccreditation Bodies\n\nHealthcare Partners\n\nVendors and Consultants\n\nCommunity Organizations\n\nCorporate and Philanthropic Partners\n\nThe position frequently supports the University in meetings, negotiations, presentations, and strategic planning activities.\n\nPRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:\n\nStrategic Program Leadership\n\nLead the design, implementation, and management of complex strategic initiatives and programs supporting institutional priorities.\n\nDevelop comprehensive program strategies, goals, objectives, governance frameworks, and performance measures.\n\nAlign program activities with University strategic plans and operational objectives.\n\nProvide executive-level recommendations regarding program performance, risks, opportunities, and resource allocation.\n\nProgram Planning and Execution\n\nDevelop and manage comprehensive program roadmaps, project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.\n\nEnsure successful execution of programs within established timelines, budgets, and quality standards.\n\nEstablish program governance structures and accountability mechanisms.\n\nManage competing priorities while balancing strategic and operational requirements.\n\nStakeholder Management\n\nServe as liaison between executive leadership and operational stakeholders.\n\nBuild strategic partnerships across schools, departments, administrative units, and external organizations.\n\nFacilitate consensus-building among diverse stakeholder groups.\n\nProvide executive briefings, presentations, and status reports to leadership.\n\nOperational Excellence and Continuous Improvement\n\nEvaluate program effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative methodologies.\n\nIdentify opportunities to streamline operations and improve service delivery.\n\nDevelop and implement process improvement initiatives.\n\nApply project and change management methodologies to improve organizational performance.\n\nBudget and Resource Management\n\nDevelop, monitor, and manage program budgets.\n\nAnalyze financial performance and resource utilization.\n\nPrepare business cases and cost-benefit analyses.\n\nEnsure responsible stewardship of University resources.\n\nData Analytics and Reporting\n\nEstablish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).\n\nAnalyze operational, financial, workforce, and programmatic data.\n\nPrepare executive dashboards and performance reports.\n\nUtilize data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.\n\nRisk and Compliance Management\n\nIdentify and mitigate operational, compliance, financial, and reputational risks.\n\nEnsure compliance with applicable federal, state, accreditation, grant, and University requirements.\n\nDevelop contingency plans for significant initiatives and projects.\n\nChange Management\n\nLead organizational change initiatives associated with program implementation.\n\nAssess stakeholder readiness and potential barriers to adoption.\n\nDevelop communication, training, and change management strategies.\n\nPromote stakeholder engagement and sustained implementation success.\n\nExternal Funding and Partnerships\n\nSupport development of grant proposals and funding opportunities.\n\nCultivate strategic partnerships with government agencies, foundations, and external organizations.\n\nMonitor funded program performance and reporting obligations.\n\nOther Duties\n\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\n\nCORE COMPETENCIES:\n\nLeadership\n\nStrategic Thinking\n\nExecutive Presence\n\nDecision Making\n\nOrganizational Leadership\n\nTalent Development\n\nProgram Management\n\nPortfolio Management\n\nProject Governance\n\nChange Management\n\nResource Planning\n\nRisk Management\n\nBusiness Acumen\n\nFinancial Analysis\n\nBudget Management\n\nOperational Excellence\n\nStrategic Planning\n\nCommunication\n\nExecutive Reporting\n\nPresentation Development\n\nFacilitation\n\nNegotiation and Influence\n\nTechnical Skills\n\nMicrosoft Office Suite\n\nWorkday\n\nPower BI or Tableau\n\nProject Management Platforms\n\nData Analysis Tools\n\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:\n\nEducation\n\nBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Project Management, or related field.\n\nPreferred Education\n\nMaster's degree in a related discipline.\n\nExperience\n\nSeven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience managing complex programs, projects, operations, or institutional initiatives.\n\nDemonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives.\n\nExperience preparing executive-level analyses, reports, and presentations.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nProgram Management Professional (PMP) Certification.\n\nChange Management Certification (Prosci, ADKAR, or equivalent).\n\nExperience within higher education, academic medicine, healthcare systems, research administration, or large complex organizations.\n\nNote: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. 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