Program Manager - Institutional AI Literacy Enablement Team

Within the Department of Data Impact & Governance, the Institutional AI Literacy Enablement Team (IAILET) is responsible for designing, coordinating, and delivering UT MD Anderson's institutional learning and development strategy for Artificial Intelligence, helping workforce members safely and responsibly adopt AI tools in support of the mission to eliminate cancer.
The Program Manager will lead the coordination and execution of the IAILET initiative and collaborate across workforce development, technology, education, and leadership organizations. The Program Manager will oversee program design, stakeholder engagement, curriculum development, communications, governance activities, and performance reporting. The Program Manager will play a critical role in scaling AI literacy and workforce enablement efforts across UT MD Anderson.
The ideal candidate has a Master's Degree and experience as a seasoned program manager supporting executive-facing, cross-functional initiatives in healthcare or technology environments. Experience with technology implementation, workforce education and development, AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or Gemini, as well as intermediate PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI skills is highly desirable. The successful candidate will also bring strong stakeholder engagement, executive communication, presentation development, and program-building experience.
Salary Range (40-hour work week): Minimum $79,000 - Midpoint $99,000 - Maximum $119,000
Work Location: Houston and/or Austin, Texas, with monthly onsite presence required for engagement events and conferences
Why Us?
This role provides a unique opportunity to help shape the future of AI learning and workforce development across UT MD Anderson. The position offers exposure to executive leaders, enterprise-wide initiatives, innovative technologies, and strategic partnerships while directly supporting the institution's mission to eliminate cancer through education, responsible AI adoption, and continuous professional growth.
Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Management
Evaluate, organize, manage, direct, and implement the IAILET program from program management documentation through final deliverables
Develop and maintain program charters, scope definitions, timelines, and strategic priorities
Manage program plans, financial projections, invoice preparations, analyses, and supporting documentation
Lead project teams as assigned and oversee successful program execution
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs and program objectives
Curriculum Development & Learning Strategy
Develop and manage an institutional AI curriculum and learning strategy in collaboration with IAILET members and leadership
Coordinate stakeholder and subject matter expert contributions to develop or curate AI-focused educational content
Create and execute frameworks for minimum education and training standards
Develop attestation processes, audits, monitoring activities, and curriculum management approaches
Align learner strategies with workforce development goals and institutional priorities
Stakeholder Engagement & Communications
Coordinate and facilitate engagement strategies with senior stakeholders, subject matter experts, and technologists
Manage engagement across UT MD Anderson, UT System, and the Texas Department of Information Resources
Facilitate IAILET meetings and internal communications
Design and facilitate annual roadshows and communication strategies to increase awareness of IAILET programs and resources
Identify and drive learner and stakeholder engagement opportunities across the institution
Program Development & Innovation
Drive the iterative development of frameworks, engagement materials, educational resources, vendors, events, performance measures, and curriculum tools
Support technology change and implementation initiatives related to AI learning and adoption
Design and drive the Institutional AI Learning Network of mentors and communities of practice
Create centralized resource repositories to support knowledge sharing and peer learning
Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand AI learning across the institution
Reporting, Governance & Strategic Alignment
Evaluate and report program progress weekly in alignment with the charter, scope, and strategic priorities
Prepare executive-level planning, communications, and progress-reporting materials for internal and external audiences
Work closely with technology product owners, AI governance leaders, and the Institutional AI Risk Officer
Align curriculum and learning strategies with business priorities, risk mitigation needs, and product roadmaps
Monitor performance metrics, budgets, and program outcomes to support decision-making
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred: Master's Degree
Work Experience
Required: 5 years Related experience to include three years program management. or
Required: 3 years Experience required with Master's degree.
May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
Preferred: Seasoned program manager, consulting, executive level slide building, experience building large, cross-functional, executive-facing programs from scratch in either a healthcare or technology setting. Experience with technology change/implementation and workforce education/development, experience using AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar), experience supporting, developing, or facilitating training related to technology, digital transformation, or AI tools, intermediate experience level with PowerPoint, Excel and Power BI (build and use) skills, and experience engaging with large groups of executive stakeholders
Required: Prefer local candidate, onsite presence in Houston Texas &/or Austin Texas is required. May be onsite in the medical center once a week.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 183784
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 79,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 99,000
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 119,000
FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes