Senior Program Manager – Health Affairs Institute

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Senior Program Manager overseeing complex and high-risk health programs at WVU Health Affairs Institute. Collaborating with various stakeholders and ensuring program delivery and compliance.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeCharleston • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management methodologies and leadership in overseeing Health Affairs programs, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and effective coordination among internal and external stakeholders.

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Project ManagementLeadership in Program ManagementCompliance with Policies and ProceduresCoordination of Health Affairs ProgramsAdvanced Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProgram ManagementQuality ControlTask ManagementRisk Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteAdobe

Industry Keywords

Health AffairsFederal ComplianceState PoliciesUniversity PoliciesBoard of Governors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee program staff as directed by the Director of Program Development and Management Office (PDMO)
Apply project management methodology to manage high risk and complex programs
Serve in the primary management leadership role for low-to-medium risk programs
Manage and coordinate day-to-day productivity and task management on Health Affairs programs
Partner with senior executives to define program approach and provide support for various initiatives
Assist the PDMO Leadership with performing PDMO quality control
Organize and coordinate Health Affairs programs across internal departments and between external research and development partners
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, WVU and PDMO policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in a relevant field
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the following:
Experience with managing projects professionally
Advanced knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
Knowledge of State, Board of Governors, and University policies and procedures
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.

Benefits

Comp & perks

37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
18 sick days per year
a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
eligibility to continue health insurance and other retiree perks
wellness programs