Senior Program Manager – Neurology

WashU IT

. Manage and create structures around C-BRAIN program initiatives and unique projects .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $65,900 - $112,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, effectively collaborating with academic, industry, and philanthropic partners to implement strategic initiatives. Proficient in interpreting data to advise leadership and manage complex, multi-stakeholder program goals.

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Project ManagementCollaborationLeadershipData InterpretationStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

Project Management SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Outlook

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsLeadership

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Higher EducationStakeholder EngagementProgram ManagementInitiative Implementation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and create structures around C-BRAIN program initiatives and unique projects
Focus on goals, identify best practices, and implement priority plans and undertakings
Support and monitor implementation and planning of initiatives and projects
Coordinate and co-lead projects with minimal oversight
Report, monitor, and partner with academic, industry, and philanthropic partners, collaborators, and vendors
Implement strategic priorities set by C-BRAIN leadership
Develop ideas and serve as a thought partner to C-BRAIN leaders
Work with senior leadership on new initiatives, special projects, new leaders, and management priorities
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders through advocacy, leadership, and communication
Interpret data and advise leadership on decision challenges and opportunities
Represent C-BRAIN professionally and courteously
Manage priorities and deadlines, communications, meetings, events, and activities
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
5 years of relevant experience
Experience in a higher education environment preferred
Ability to support program leaders as needed
Ability to collaborate with others and provide assistance, leadership, and expertise
Ability to interact professionally with executives, managers, academic and industry partners, external collaborators, vendors, and subject matter experts
Ability to apply experience and judgment to plan and accomplish complex, multi-stakeholder program goals
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook
Experience with project management software (PMS)
A driver's license is not required
No specific certification/professional license is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, combining employee and university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child
Family care resources for continued childcare needs
Adult care resources
Tuition coverage for the employee and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years