Program Manager

Program ManagerThe Program Manager leads the planning, implementation, and day-to-day operations of clinical, research, and community health projects at Marshall University and Marshall Health. The portfolio may include initiatives addressing diabetes, obesity, cardiometabolic disease, and other health priorities through clinical services, research studies, education, digital health, or community-based interventions.Working with program leaders, investigators, and clinical teams, the manager translates approved project plans into coordinated activities across participating sites, institutional departments, and external partners. The role oversees schedules, operational readiness, resources, budgets, deliverables, reporting, and continuous improvement across one or more projects. Clinical decisions and scientific oversight remain with the designated clinical and research leads.Essential duties and responsibilities include:Project Planning and Operational ManagementTeam and Partner CoordinationClinical and Research Project DeliveryResources and TechnologyPerformance Reporting and Quality ImprovementBudget and Funding ManagementLocation - MURC - Marshall University Research CorporationSalary Range - Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and internal equityRequired QualificationsEducation - Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, business administration, nursing, health sciences, or a related field.Experience - At least five years of progressively responsible experience in program management, healthcare operations, clinical research, public health, or a related area, including at least two years leading projects or multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to manage project plans, budgets, deliverables, risks, and partner relationships, and to coordinate multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience with performance reporting, project documentation, and budget tracking in a healthcare, research, academic, or public health setting. Strong communication, organization, facilitation, and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret performance data and collaborate effectively with clinical, research, administrative, and community partners. Proficiency with project-management tools, spreadsheets, presentations, and collaborative systems; knowledge of confidentiality, secure data handling, and applicable institutional procedures.Preferred QualificationsEducation - Master's degree in a relevant field; Project Management Professional (PMP) or comparable certification.Experience - Experience with grant-funded programs, clinical research, quality improvement, or implementation of new clinical or community services. Experience in diabetes, obesity, cardiometabolic disease, digital health, or rural and underserved populations; familiarity with research oversight, healthcare reimbursement, or sustainability planning.