Senior Program Manager, CGM

Senior Program Manager, CGMSPIA-Office of the Dean - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000559)u00a0Reporting to the Executive Director of CGM and faculty principal investigators, the Senior Program Manager will oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of CGM's research initiatives, ensuring timely delivery of all required outputs and activities in accordance with documented commitments. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining continuity, quality control, and alignment across project components, while proactively monitoring progress against milestones and addressing implementation challenges as they arise.The Senior Program Manager will serve as the primary programmatic liaison among faculty leadership, university units, and external partners, including civic, religious, nonprofit, and community organizations across Pittsburgh and the greater tri-state region, as well as national partner organizations. The role includes leading community-engaged programming, managing regional partnerships, and supporting applied civic leadership initiatives. A core responsibility of this position is to build trust-based relationships across ideological, cultural, and institutional divides, ensuring that programming reflects CGM's pluralism-centered approach to civil discourse in practice.The position also carries responsibility for tracking program outputs, participation, and deliverables; maintaining clear documentation to support evaluation, reporting, and replication; managing internal project management systems and digital repositories; and coordinating closely with CGM leadership to ensure grant compliance, reporting, and evaluation requirements are met. The qualified candidate will have commitment to the mission of CGM, with strong interest and experience in issues related to pluralism and civil discourse and thrive in an environment of viewpoint diversity. The incumbent will interface with scholars within the University and around the world and must be able to communicate with clarity, humility, discretion, and represent the Center's values. An ideal candidate will have the ability to integrate AI-driven tools into project management processes to improve efficiency, tracking, and decision-makingThis position is 100% funded by non-operating funds.The University of Pittsburgh's Center for Governance and Markets (CGM), located in the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead the execution of the Center's research portfolio. CGM serves as a global hub for scholars and practitioners analyzing institutional diversity in the US and around the world.u00a0Job SummaryManages and ensures effective research project completion. Oversees complex and concurring projects and supervises team. Coordinates research operations, answers inquiries, and prepares research reports and materials. Designs and implements an organizational system, quality control procedures, and systems for maximum utilization of project resources. Implements communications plans, obtain applicable regulatory approvals, and ensure adherence to regulations, policies, and procedures.Essential FunctionsExcellent organizational and project management skills; ability to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse audiences; strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously; proficiency with common office, communication, and project management technologies.Physical EffortPrimarily sedentary. May occasionally be required to lift or transport materials or supplies and to move between locations on campus for meetings or events.Assignment Category:u00a0Full-time regularJob Classification:u00a0Staff.Supervisor - Research Program CoordinatorJob Family:u00a0ResearchJob Sub Family:u00a0Research Program SupportCampus:u00a0PittsburghMinimum Education Level Required:u00a0Bac elor's DegreeMinimum Years of Experience Required:u00a02Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience:u00a0Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification:u00a0Master's degree strongly preferred, particularly in public policy, social sciences, or a related field.Work Schedule:u00a0Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Work Arrangement:u00a0Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.Hiring Range:u00a0To be determined based on qualificationsRelocation_Offered:u00a0NoVisa Sponsorship Provided:u00a0NoBackground Check:u00a0For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkChild Protection Clearances:u00a0Not ApplicableRequired Documents:u00a0Resume, Cover LetterOptional Documents:u00a0Not ApplicablePI282003786

Created: 2026-02-06