Sr. Manager, Sponsored Programs

About the role

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Sr. Manager, Sponsored Programs to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, FL.

Core Job Functions

• Reviews all material budget variances with the appropriate senior staff and develops appropriate plans of corrective action.
• Prepares monthly variance reports for programs’ management and development.
• Aids in the preparation of grant reports for senior management.
• Maintains portfolios for private and government grants and funds.
• Develops and implements policies and methods that are most effective to increase sponsored funding levels and the output of funding proposals.
• Manages monthly overhead and allocation tables and reallocates grant funds based on period reports.
• Formulates comparative analyses of operating programs by analyzing costs in relation to services performed during previous fiscal years.
• Creates and oversees budget, making recommendations for budget modifications when appropriate.
• Approves all disbursement requests for accuracy in coding and availability of funds prior to commitment of funds.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Knowledge of business and management principles. Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations. Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan. Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others. Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

Department Specific Functions

• Oversees all pre-award activities related to clinical trials and research funding within Sponsored Programs.
• Leads the development, negotiation, and execution of study budgets, contracts, and financial plans in collaboration with principal investigators, sponsors, and internal stakeholders (e.g., ORA/EDRO, CRS, Pharmacy, and departmental teams).
• Ensures that all proposals and agreements align with institutional policies, sponsor requirements, and regulatory standards, while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Supports study feasibility assessments, reviews protocol-specific financial requirements, and facilitates a smooth transition from pre-award to post-award operations.
• Supervises and mentors a team of analysts, ensuring appropriate workload distribution, quality control, and adherence to established procedures and performance metrics.
• Requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to manage high-volume portfolios, prioritize competing deadlines, and drive process improvements.
• Provides proactive updates on study status and funding timelines, and contributes to operational efficiency by identifying workflow gaps and implementing best practices that enhance service delivery and financial compliance.

Pay

Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Schedule

Full time.

Benefits

Tuition remission and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.