Role Description We're seeking a Strategic Project Manager to join our Compliance Strategy and Operations PMO, driving key programs that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability of our global Compliance organization. You will be driving one of the key priorities across Block for Regulatory Settlements. You will sit at the intersection of strategy, execution, and operational excellence - shaping how Compliance delivers on its mission while ensuring sustainable growth across regions and functions. You are a strategic operator and execution leader, skilled at navigating complexity, building cross-functional alignment, and translating vision into actionable outcomes. You bring structure to ambiguity, communicate with clarity, and drive momentum across diverse teams. Above all, you're passionate about enabling progress through disciplined project execution and strategic partnership. You Will - Drive Regulatory Settlements: Own and execute the roadmap for one of Block's most critical cross-functional priorities, meeting auditor and regulator reporting obligations with precision and zero flexibility on deadlines. - Execute with Ownership: Operate with autonomy and accountability — anticipating blockers, solving problems directly, and keeping momentum every day. - Bring People Together: Align internal partners, vendors, legal, product, and leadership around shared goals, building trust through follow-through and candor. - Report with Clarity: Develop crisp, data-driven updates and executive dashboards that show what's on track, at risk, and needs a decision. - Cut Through Complexity: Distill messy, multi-stakeholder problems into clear actions and recommendations — creating clarity rather than waiting for it. - Build Operational Rigor: Establish frameworks, tools, and governance (including AI-driven process improvements) that make project delivery repeatable and scalable. - Improve Continuously: Identify friction, fix broken processes, and do whatever the work requires to keep priorities moving forward. Qualifications - 8+ years in project/program management, consulting, or strategy — ideally within Compliance, Risk, Financial Services, or another highly regulated industry. - Proven ability to lead strategic, operationally complex initiatives across cross-functional teams. - Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align at all levels. - Strong analytical and documentation skills, synthesizing complex data into actionable insights and recommendations. - Demonstrated success building governance structures, reporting frameworks, and execution processes — including budget, timeline, and performance indicator reporting. - Hands-on experience integrating AI into program management workflows, plus fluency with tools like Airtable, Jira, or Notion (PMP, CAPM, or Six Sigma a plus). - Familiarity with Compliance or legal/counsel environments; SQL or data fluency a plus. Benefits - Remote work - Medical insurance - Flexible time off - Retirement savings plans - Modern family planning Company Description Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. - Square: makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. - Cash App: is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. - Afterpay: is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. - TIDAL: is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. - Bitkey: is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. - Proto: is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we’re helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.

• Provide overall leadership and direction for a complex intelligence support program. • Serve as the primary point of contact between Global Dimensions and Government leadership. • Lead program execution to ensure contractual, technical, cost, schedule, and quality objectives are consistently achieved. • Develop and implement program strategies that support customer mission requirements. • Provide executive-level briefings, status reports, and recommendations to senior Government and company leadership. • Manage program budgets, staffing plans, subcontractors, and financial performance. • Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with all contractual requirements. • Identify and mitigate program risks while implementing corrective actions when necessary. • Ensure timely delivery of all contract deliverables. • Recruit, mentor, and manage high-performing program staff. • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and mission excellence. • Conduct performance evaluations and provide leadership development opportunities. • Ensure personnel maintain required certifications, training, and security clearances. • Build and maintain strong relationships with DIA, Intelligence Community, and Department of Defense stakeholders. • Anticipate customer needs and proactively identify opportunities to improve mission support. • Represent the company during customer meetings, program reviews, and executive briefings. • Establish and monitor program performance metrics. • Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and security requirements. • Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. • Support business development efforts by identifying growth opportunities within existing programs.

Grant Program Manager - GI Medical Oncology Location: Houston, Texas Employment Type: Full-time Work Arrangement: Hybrid Salary: $79,000 - $119,000 annually (Equivalent to $37.98 - $57.21/hour) Job Description: Grant Program Manager The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Grant Program Manager within the GI Medical Oncology department. The Grant Program Manager plays a critical role in supporting complex research initiatives, overseeing grant activities, and ensuring alignment with departmental goals. GI Medical Oncology focuses on advancing research, clinical trials, and treatment strategies related to gastrointestinal cancers through multidisciplinary collaboration and strategic partnerships. UT MD Anderson is a globally recognized leader dedicated to eliminating cancer through patient care, groundbreaking research, prevention, and education. The Grant Program Manager contributes directly to this mission by enabling the successful execution of sponsored research projects. This Grant Program Manager position requires expertise in grant administration, collaboration across teams, and proactive problem-solving to ensure operational and financial compliance across multiple awards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in grant administration, including both pre-award and post-award processes, along with experience supporting research programs. A combination of education, relevant experience in research administration, and demonstrated ability to manage complex grant portfolios is preferred. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with proficiency in budget development and compliance monitoring, are essential. Minimum $37.98 - Midpoint $47.60 - Maximum $57.21 hourly Work Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid) Why Us? This role offers the opportunity to directly support innovative cancer research while developing expertise in complex grant management within a world-renowned institution. Working at UT MD Anderson provides a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to life-saving research initiatives, all while maintaining a balanced and supportive work setting. - 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 Grant Management - Provide administrative planning and oversight for assigned contracts and departmental grant activities - Oversee post-award activities including salary budgets, expenditures, compliance monitoring, extensions, and close-outs - Act as departmental effort coordinator and maintain effort tracking databases - Collaborate with Financial, Regulatory, and Study Teams on grant-related administrative duties - Organize clinical research meetings and coordinate grant-related processes - Implement systems, policies, and procedures for grant lifecycle management - Maintain grant submission and award databases ensuring FIS data accuracy - Track effort changes and coordinate timely ePAF updates with reporting cycles Pre-Award - Manage all components of grant submission including formatting, packaging, and timely submission - Develop and review research grant budgets including personnel, supplies, and services - Prepare grant documents such as biosketches, progress reports, and other support documentation - Coordinate proposal approvals and ensure compliance with agency requirements - Maintain organized grant files and ensure proper documentation of submissions - Create and distribute grant summary documents for tracking and reporting - Coordinate site visits, prepare agendas, and ensure investigator deliverables are submitted - Manage fund allocation across multiple projects and assist with reporting - Mentor staff in grant processes and best practices - Serve as liaison with internal and external stakeholders including ORA, IACUC, IBC, OPR, OSP, CRF, and sponsors Post-Award - Maintain knowledge of funding policies and communicate updates to the department - Collaborate with Accountant II on financial and compliance updates - Produce quarterly reports tracking grant submission and status accuracy - Prepare progress, personnel trending, and allocation reports - Provide cost estimates to investigators for personnel, equipment, and supplies - Monitor expenditures and advise on adjustments to ensure proper grant close-out - Maintain subcontract activities including invoicing and payment tracking - Facilitate budget changes, extensions, and approvals from funding agencies - Process financial actions such as BAFs, expense transfers, and certification support Additional Duties - Perform other assigned duties and represent the department professionally - Maintain organized work environment and manage physical file systems - Utilize office equipment and software including advanced Excel functions - Adapt to new systems and software through continuous learning - Work effectively under pressure while maintaining accuracy and timeliness EDUCATION - Required: Bachelor's Degree WORK EXPERIENCE - Required: Two years Grant management experience such as grant writing, grant submission and financial administration and one year of lead or supervisory experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one year basis. Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources. 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 - 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: Yes - Referral Bonus Available?: No - Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes #LI-Hybrid

• Own end-to-end program management for large-scale product initiatives • Build and maintain master program plans, track milestones and dependencies • Facilitate alignment across departments, translating complexity into clear priorities • Monitor and report on customer- and partner-facing readiness • Proactively identify risks and work with stakeholders on contingency plans • Define program success criteria and communicate progress clearly to leadership • Lead post-launch retrospectives to capture learnings • Use AI tools to streamline program management • Drive continuous improvement in Product Operations