Programs & Engagement Manager, Culture and Infrastructure

Programs & Engagement Manager, People Culture and Infrastructure

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within the People, Culture and Infrastructure (PCI) portfolio, the Programs & Engagement Manager - PCI serves as a strategic partner to the EVP, People, Culture and Infrastructure, supporting executive communications, professional visibility, thought leadership, engagement initiatives, and executive brand development.

The Programs & Engagement Manager - PCI plays a critical role in elevating the EVP's internal and external presence through strategic communications, social media engagement, presentation development, event support, recognition initiatives, and executive relationship management. This position partners closely with executive leadership, Strategic Communications, Institutional Advancement, and key stakeholders to represent and amplify the EVP's voice, priorities, and professional brand. The Programs & Engagement Manager - PCI requires strong executive presence, sound judgment, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled communications and engagement professional who thrives in a fast-paced executive environment and excels at translating a leader's vision, voice, and priorities into impactful communications and engagement strategies. This individual will serve as a trusted partner to the EVP, People, Culture and Infrastructure, helping strengthen executive visibility through strategic communications, thought leadership, speaking engagements, industry recognition opportunities, and social media presence.

The successful candidate will bring experience in executive communications, marketing, public relations, or executive support, with the ability to independently manage multiple high-profile initiatives while collaborating across departments and with external stakeholders. They will possess exceptional writing, relationship-building, and project management skills, demonstrate sound judgment and executive presence, and maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality. Experience supporting senior executives, developing executive-facing content, managing social media strategies, coordinating events and speaking engagements, and elevating organizational brands is strongly preferred.

Location
- This is a hybrid position with a strong on-site presence required. The selected candidate will regularly support in-person meetings, events, conferences, and speaking engagements. Occasional travel may be required.

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, this role provides a unique opportunity to work alongside executive leadership and directly contribute to organizational visibility, engagement, communications, and thought leadership initiatives. The position offers exposure to strategic projects, senior leadership, national professional organizations, and high-impact initiatives while supporting professional growth and meaningful contributions to UT MD Anderson's mission.

• 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.

• Learn and understand the EVP's leadership style, communication approach, and personal brand
• Represent and translate the EVP's voice through communications, presentations, social media content, and engagement activities
• Draft, edit, and proofread speeches, talking points, correspondence, executive communications, articles, and meeting materials
• Partner with Strategic Communications to develop content that aligns with organizational priorities and executive messaging
• Create executive messaging for internal and external audiences
• Prepare documents and materials requested by executive leadership
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information

• Accompany the EVP to conferences,…