Manager, Business Operations

Summary
The Department of Medicine is seeking an experienced Business Operations Manager to serve as the Section Administrator to lead the management, administrative, and financial operations of the BCM Section of Health Services Research. Additionally, the Business Operations Manager liaises with the Chief of Operations for IQuESt, the Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety. IQuEST is a unique research collaboration funded jointly by Baylor College of Medicine (Section of Health Services Research) and the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (HSR&D).
Current BCM employees eligible to transfer are encouraged to apply.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement within the Greater Houston, TX area after an orientation and training period.
Job Duties
Operational Leadership - 40%

• Develops and directs short and long-term strategic business plans in alignment with overall Department and Section priorities.
• Prepares business analyses, funding plans, and development proposals; implements plans for new programs; and designs and executes changes to existing programs.
• Leads complex finances, fiscal resources, and budget functions with overarching fiscal responsibility.
• Drives continuous improvement in all domains and participates in Department-wide efforts.

Financial Management - 40%

• Provides financial management and accountability, including developing budgets, monitoring budget and grant expenditures, reconciling accounts, financial reporting, and ensuring federal and institutional accounting standards are met.
• Understands grant and contract funding sources and how they impact funds flow, faculty effort, etc.
• Manages faculty salary distribution on research fund codes, effort, and the distribution of faculty total professional effort.
• Oversees the analytical review of monthly budget reports to satisfy requirements of sponsor agencies, institutions, and investigators for planning, budgeting, auditing, and oversight purposes.
• Responsible for establishing and implementing quality assurance and quality control measures/oversight and ensuring adherence to college policies and regulatory standards.

People Management - 20%

• Manages Section staff including developing staffing plans, defining work responsibilities and prioritization, setting performance and development plans, and conducting annual performance evaluations.
• Establishes staffing plans, effort and productivity guidelines according to budget availability and business needs.
• Leads professional development plans and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Four years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business, and Accounting or related field.
• Master's degree in a related field.
• At least two years of experience managing a team.
• Experience in SAP / SuccessFactors
• Grants management experience is a plus!

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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