University of Oklahoma

Senior Program Manager for Technology & Innovation

University of Oklahoma$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, or related field
  • 6 years of relevant experience
  • Experience translating complex research into compelling narratives
  • Familiarity with technology commercialization processes
  • Strong project management skills
  • Proficiency in developing project plans and metrics

Responsibilities

  • Support multiple concurrent research initiatives from concept to execution
  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and milestones
  • Collaborate with faculty and research leadership to advance initiatives
  • Translate complex technical content into high-quality communications
  • Leverage emerging technologies to enhance workflows and reporting
  • Track program metrics and prepare briefings for senior leadership
  • Ensure compliance with institutional policies and sponsor requirements

Benefits

  • Eligible for benefits package
  • Standard Monday-Friday work schedule with minimal weekends
  • Opportunity for remote work subject to approval
  • Involvement in cutting-edge research initiatives
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders and faculty
  • Professional development and skill enhancement opportunities
Full Job Description
Pay Range: Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Travel: May be required

Position Introduction:

The Senior Program Manager for Technology & Innovation supports multiple concurrent research initiatives from concept through execution, developing and maintaining project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with institutional priorities and sponsor requirements. This role also collaborates with faculty, research leadership, and diverse stakeholders to advance technology commercialization and grant outreach efforts, translating complex research concepts into compelling narratives, concept papers, executive summaries, and other high-quality communications assets. Additionally, the position leverages emerging technologies to streamline program workflows and reporting, tracks program metrics and impact, prepares briefings for senior leadership, and ensures adherence to institutional policies and sponsor compliance standards.

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Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline relevant to the area of specialty.
  • 6 years of related experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree. A one-to-one ratio is used to determine the number of years of experience required in place of a degree.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Special Indications:
  • Remote work designation dependent upon approval.

Norman Campus: If you are selected as a finalist for a position that supports the Norman Campus, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

About University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it had existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. In Fall 2018 the university had 31,250 students enrolled, most at its main campus in Norman. Employing nearly 3,000 faculty members, the school offers 152 baccalaureate programs, 160 master's programs, 75 doctorate programs, and 20 majors at the first professional level.
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