Senior Program Manager

About The PositionThe Senior Program Manager (SPM) will serve as the operational lead for the Human Performance Optimization Consortium and as a central coordinating resource for consortium members. Working within the UTSA Military Health Institute (MHI) ecosystem, this individual will be responsible for fostering connections among researchers, military end users, industry partners, and participating institutions while helping align activities around shared objectives and mission priorities. This position is designed to provide dedicated management and coordination during the formative stages of the consortium, ensuring that HPOC develops the organizational structure, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative environment necessary to become a leading platform for advancing human performance research and innovation.This is a full time position working on site at the University of Texas-San Antonio (UTSA) Military Health Institute. Background checks will be administered.Salary Range$135,000 - $150,000. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.QualificationsMaster’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with PMP certification requiredMinimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, supervisory experience, research administration, military health, human performance, federal research, or related fieldsMinimum 5 years of experience managing consortiums, centers, collaborative research initiatives, or other multi-organizational programsDemonstrated experience working with DoD, Military Health System, federal agencies, universities, industry partners, and/or nonprofit organizationsProven ability to build and maintain senior-level relationships with academic, military, government, and industry stakeholdersStrong understanding of federal research funding mechanisms, cooperative agreements, grants, contracts, and Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs)Experience supporting business development, capture management, or strategic partnership activities within federal R&D environmentsExisting network within the Human Performance, Military Health System, defense innovation, or related research communities preferredStrong knowledge of budgeting and resource allocationExperience evaluating data to understand trends that can help guide decisionsSkilled with the use of Microsoft Office software; Microsoft Project experience preferred, to include development and use of GANTT chartsProven track record of effective oral and written communication including the necessary skills to interact with senior military and civilian officials, managers and subordinates in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentOrganized, attentive to detail, and a positive, friendly and professional demeanorAdaptable and resilient when faced with conflicting prioritiesSelf-directed, detail-oriented problem solverSuccessful in fast-paced environment that requires independent time management, task prioritization, flexibility, and experience identifying problems and proactively working towards solutionsManagement ResponsibilitiesAssist in the staffing, hiring, salary negotiations, on-boarding, mentorship, and performance review processes for program staffIn collaboration with Principal Investigator and Human Resources, conduct counseling, corrective action, up to and including terminationEnsure research employees demonstrate a basic understanding of their job descriptions and work requirementsPlan and facilitate individual and team meetingsEnsure employees comply with the Geneva Foundation and site policies and SOPsManagement and mentorship of all assigned staff, to include program employeesResponsibilitiesFacilitate cross-functional study teams, to include collaborators, in the timely delivery of research studiesEstablish and maintain comprehensive timelines for each study and use these timelines to help drive study team activitiesDevelop and execute strategies to drive program growth, to include driving relationship development and management with current and potential sites, researchers, and partnersLead enterprise or department-wide initiatives, task forces, projectsCollaborate with Research Portfolio Manager and Award Manager to ensure alignment of study timelines, risk reviews, and budgets with higher-level program timelinesSupport development of comprehensive study budgets in partnership with site and corporate teams and help the team manage costs to established budgetsContribute to development and implementation of various cross-functional study plans and materials (e.g., communication plans, program management plans, etc.)Provide guidance and training to portfolio and project teams on project management toolsLead large and complex research programsDevelop and manage budgets in collaboration with the Office of Award Management (OAM) and ORM to include study-related forecasts (e.g., spending, team performance, ect.)Facilitate ongoing risk management activities including identification and tracking of risks and issuesDevelop, design, coordinate production, and assist with the distribution of marketing materials and/or research dissemination for studiesGenerate, establish, review, and track key performance indicators/metrics for performance to ensure compliance with sponsor requirementsTrack and report on program progress and status (financial, project, etc.) to established oversight committees and relevant stakeholdersEnsure study activities are conducted in compliance with applicable regulationsAssist with preparation of technical or sponsor required reportingAssist with preparation of funding applicationsSupport the coordination of protocol submissionsPromote networking opportunities with sponsors and researchersHold regular meetings with researchers and program leadsServe as the primary point of contact with research teamsAddress research management issues and escalate as neededTimely execution of research deliverables and operationsDrive submission of grant and contract proposalsConsortium Lead ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary operational lead and principal point of contact for the Human Performance Optimization ConsortiumLead consortium governance activities, working groups, strategic initiatives, and member engagement effortsCoordinate consortium meetings, workshops, symposia, stakeholder engagements, and special initiativesFacilitate collaboration among consortium members, academic institutions, military stakeholders, industry partners, and federal agenciesCoordinate multi-institutional research initiatives and foster collaboration among investigators, operational end users, and partner organizationsEnsure consortium activities remain aligned with evolving military readiness, human performance, health, and research prioritiesDevelop executive briefings, strategic plans, white papers, concept papers, and stakeholder communications specific to consortium activitiesRepresent the consortium at conferences, workshops, symposia, and strategic stakeholder engagementsPromote research dissemination, strategic communications, and visibility of consortium accomplishmentsStrategic Growth and Partnership Development ResponsibilitiesSupport growth and expansion of the Human Performance Optimization portfolio through strategic partnership development and opportunity cultivationIdentify, develop, and maintain relationships with universities, military organizations, federal agencies, foundations, industry partners, and research collaboratorsTrack emerging technologies, funding opportunities, policy developments, and market trends impacting the human performance ecosystemDevelop and maintain a pipeline of strategic opportunities aligned with consortium prioritiesFacilitate teaming discussions and partnership strategies that strengthen consortium capabilities and competitive positioningCollaborate with Geneva Business Development personnel on opportunity shaping, partner engagement, capture planning, and strategic positioning activitiesSupport development of capability statements, concept papers, white papers, and other strategic business development materialsIdentify opportunities to leverage consortium capabilities to secure new funding, partnerships, and collaborative initiativesProvide subject matter expertise and operational insight in support of proposal development and funding pursuitsAssist leadership in establishing and executing long-term growth strategies for the Human Performance Optimization portfolio #J-18808-Ljbffr