Project Manager / Senior Program Analyst – Research Portfolio Management & Operations

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Project Manager / Senior Program Analyst – Research Portfolio Management & Operations in United States.

This role sits at the intersection of research operations, program management, and strategic portfolio oversight within a large-scale healthcare research environment. You will support modernization efforts aimed at improving how research initiatives are reviewed, documented, tracked, and reported across a complex federal research ecosystem. Acting as a key operational connector, you will help align multiple stakeholders, streamline workflows, and ensure leadership has clear visibility into portfolio performance and progress. The position involves coordinating cross-functional initiatives, supporting governance and policy implementation, and driving consistency in research operations. You will contribute directly to improving transparency, efficiency, and standardization in research program execution. This is a highly collaborative and mission-driven role with exposure to senior leadership and enterprise-wide initiatives.

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Accountabilities:

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of research portfolio management frameworks, reporting standards, and operational processes across multiple workstreams.
• Develop, maintain, and update project plans, trackers, timelines, dashboards, and status reports to ensure accurate visibility of ongoing initiatives.
• Coordinate meetings, facilitate discussions, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up across leadership teams, program offices, and stakeholders.
• Assist in the development of standardized reporting tools, documentation structures, and portfolio analysis outputs to support decision-making.
• Contribute to research portfolio review activities, including data organization, synthesis, categorization, and reporting of key insights.
• Support the creation of SOPs, governance documentation, job aids, and process improvement materials to standardize operations.
• Assist with change management efforts tied to new policies, frameworks, and operational updates across the research enterprise.
• Prepare executive-level deliverables, including presentations, weekly reports, and strategic summaries for leadership review.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and operational gaps while supporting process optimization and workflow improvement initiatives.
• Leverage tools such as Excel, SharePoint, and Teams to manage tracking, reporting, and collaboration activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, business administration, public administration, life sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in project management, program operations, research administration, healthcare operations, or program analysis.
• Proven experience coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives, particularly in complex or regulated environments.
• Background in research operations, healthcare research administration, research policy, or similar domains.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain project tracking tools, reporting mechanisms, and operational dashboards independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote work environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance and authorization to work in the United States.
• Preferred: experience in VA, VHA, ORD, or federal healthcare research environments.
• Preferred: familiarity with research governance, scientific review processes, or policy development.
• Preferred: PMP, Prosci, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or other relevant certifications.
• Strong judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive or regulated information.

Benefits:

• Fully remote work opportunity within the United States.
• Long-term federal contract engagement with potential extension based on program needs.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and qualifications.
• Exposure to large-scale healthcare research and federal program operations.
• Opportunity to contribute to mission-driven initiatives improving public sector research systems.
• Collaborative, cross-functional environment with leadership visibility.
• Professional development opportunities through complex, high-impact program work.
• Access to structured processes, tools, and federal program governance frameworks.
• Inclusive workplace culture supporting diversity and equal opportunity employment.

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How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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