Engagement Manager - Cancer Network

Engagement Manager

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world's premier cancer centers, dedicated to cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. Within the Cancer Network, the Engagement Manager plays a critical role in developing and managing national and international collaborations that extend the reach of oncology expertise, programs, and services. The Cancer Network focuses on building strategic relationships, advancing cancer care delivery models, and supporting the development of innovative programs across partner organizations.

The Engagement Manager serves as a key leader responsible for directing complex projects, managing client relationships, and advancing strategic initiatives across the Cancer Network. The Engagement Manager collaborates with executive stakeholders, interdisciplinary teams, and external partners to ensure successful project execution and program development. As an integral member of the team, the Engagement Manager helps strengthen relationships, guide strategic planning efforts, and support organizational growth at UT MD Anderson.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, with a Master's degree preferred. Candidates should have experience in strategic planning, business development, healthcare operations, or related disciplines. Individuals with strong project management expertise, relationship management skills, experience working with executive stakeholders, and knowledge of oncology or healthcare delivery environments will be well suited for success in this role.

Minimum $51.20/hour – Midpoint $63.94/hour – Maximum $76.68/hour

Why Us?
At UT MD Anderson, the Engagement Manager has the opportunity to influence cancer care delivery beyond institutional boundaries by supporting strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and enterprise-wide initiatives. This role offers meaningful exposure to executive leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and international healthcare relationships while contributing to the mission of ending cancer. Team members benefit from professional development opportunities, impactful work, and comprehensive benefits that support personal and professional well-being.
• 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
Client Portfolio Management
• Develop, maintain, and grow client relationships while leading project teams from planning through execution
• Mobilize and manage interdisciplinary teams and facilitate stakeholder buy-in for proposed solutions
• Serve as relationship liaison, integrating information and promoting knowledge transfer across teams and divisions
• Maintain professional relationships with affiliates, business partners, internal customers, and executive-level healthcare professionals
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations for internal and external audiences
• Communicate the needs and concerns of senior leadership, team members, clients, and partner organizations
• Demonstrate knowledge of oncology, Cancer Network products and services, and UT MD Anderson care models
• Support annual strategic planning processes with partners and international collaborations
• Act as a liaison across the institution and throughout the Cancer Network on behalf of clients
• Create and manage budgets supporting client activities, expense capture, and reconciliation

Project Management
• Provide project management leadership for complex initiatives utilizing standard project management methods and tools
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks while developing mitigation strategies and implementing solutions
• Integrate project components across institutional departments, vendors, and clients to achieve deliverables
• Coordinate development and updates of white papers, business plans, reports, and client deliverables
• Manage project budgets and ensure accurate expense capture and reconciliation
• Act as primary liaison with external consulting groups
• Apply healthcare continuum knowledge to project development and implementation activities

Strategy & Business Development
• Manage and lead highly complex enterprise-wide initiatives supporting Cancer Network and institutional priorities
• Support contract development and negotiation activities with consultants and third-party organizations
• Assist with scope development, budget review, approval processes, and agreement execution
• Ensure alignment of organizational goals through oversight of cross-functional project teams
• Co-lead and lead strategic planning and implementation activities across Cancer Network initiatives
• Implement strategies that strengthen national and international programs and relationships
• Lead teams responsible for developing new programs and service offerings, including genetics and other tier 4 services
• Contribute to strategic planning for internal and external business activities
• Support recruitment efforts and mentor Cancer Network team members
• Manage engagement planning to ensure quality, timely delivery of work products while managing economics and risk