The Senior Program Manager for Data Analytics and Strategy

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Bridging academics and practice at the UNC Gillings, the mission of the North Carolina Institute for Public Health ( NCIPH) is to facilitate, collaboratively lead and foster innovative solutions to public health challenges in N.C. and beyond by creating systems, policies, and programs that work for all.

The Senior Program Manager for Data Analytics and Strategy is a professional position based in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health's North Carolina Institute for Public Health ( NCIPH) within the Community Assessment and Strategy ( CAS) team. NCIPH focuses on bridging academics and public health practice through training, technical assistance, research, and practice-driven programs.

The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating projects with community partners, including: designing research/technical assistance assessments, implementing evidence-based methods, analyzing and visualizing data, interpreting assessment results, and translating/disseminating assessment results through publication, reporting, and education of community partners. They will also have the opportunity to generate new projects aligned with NCIPH's key priority areas based on available funding opportunities with internal and external partners. The individual will be expected to serve as a non-faculty principal investigator on some projects and as a project manager or associate on others.

The Senior Program Manager will report to the director of NCIPH and serve as the team lead and supervisor for the Data Analytics and Strategy subteam. Supervisory duties will include training team members, guiding their work, and overseeing performance of permanent, temporary, and student members. As team lead, the Senior Program Manager will be responsible for meeting project deliverables, communicating with project partners, and implementing project workplans.

The position is hybrid with at least one day a week onsite. This individual in this role is required to live in NC and reside within commuting distance of UNC campus. Occasional travel is required.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.

Strong skills in data management (using SAS, R, or equivalent software). In alignment with organizational values, a successful candidate will demonstrate a deep commitment to health inequities as well as a passion for individual and collective learning.

A successful candidate will have proven ability to function independently, and be able to successfully manage relationships in a team-based project environment. Ability to serve as a supervisor and guide the work of a small group to success.

Candidate should have an interest in pursuing and developing new projects and funding aligned with organizational goals.

A successful candidate will have excellent project management skills, be detail oriented, have a proven ability to work both independently and with a team, be able to manage budgets, be familiar with Microsoft Teams, Asana and meeting/facilitating via Zoom.

Occasional travel is required.

Masters or doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or statistics with prior experience in a professional capacity for a state, local, or international public health agency or academic institution.

Knowledge of North Carolina public health system a plus. A well-rounded candidate with additional skill sets (e.g. GIS, Python, Tableau, other visualization skills) that can contribute to projects would be an asset.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.