Johns Hopkins University
Sr. Program Manager (Health Policy & Management)
Johns Hopkins University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Specific Duties & 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.
Lead and support special projects as needed.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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 Qualifications
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 collaborative 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.
Role Details Classified Title: Sr. Program Manager
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PG
Starting Salary Range: $99,800 - $175,000 Annually ($130,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/District of Columbia
Department name: HPM HSPM
Personnel area: School of Public Health
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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.
Lead and support special projects as needed.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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 Qualifications
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 collaborative 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.
Role Details Classified Title: Sr. Program Manager
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PG
Starting Salary Range: $99,800 - $175,000 Annually ($130,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/District of Columbia
Department name: HPM HSPM
Personnel area: School of Public Health
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