Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Program Manager

Job-title file

Program Manager

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

22 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $92,434, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $2M
Role median: $92,434
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$9,206$146,387+

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How total compensation varies among the 22 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Massachusetts

Program Manager is held in 2 Massachusetts departments. In University of Massachusetts System (Ums), the median of $92,434 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Trial Court (Trc)

$160,440 · 1

Median total compensation for the Program Manager role in other Massachusettsdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Program Manager beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 18 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $90,367 ranks #11 of 18. See Program Manager across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of San Jose

$201,190 · 57

Los Angeles County

$168,477 · 76

New York Public Authorities

$134,025 · 136

Chicago Public Schools

$126,827 · 41

District of Columbia

$122,036 · 310

City of Phoenix, Arizona

$111,988 · 39

City of Chicago

$102,444 · 32

Florida

$92,828 · 40

Median total compensation for comparable Program Managerroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Joseph Zawalich

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$155,211

Base pay: $155,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,211
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $157,410
Bargaining Group Number: P72
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Central Office
Other Pay (Actual): $200
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431332578

Joseph Zawalich holds the role of Program Manager at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,211. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Natasha Jones

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$134,202

Base pay: $124,746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,456
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,202
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $127,192
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $9,456
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433066817
Year-to-Date Pay: $134,202

Natasha Jones works as a Program Manager for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Natasha earned $134,202 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Timothy Young

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$125,059

Base pay: $125,059
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,059
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $126,995
Bargaining Group Number: P72
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Central Office
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433564327
Year-to-Date Pay: $125,059

Timothy Young holds the role of Program Manager at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,059. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Nicole Holman-Alexander

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$123,219

Base pay: $123,219
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,219
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $123,219
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433272087
Year-to-Date Pay: $123,219

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Nicole Holman-Alexander serves as a Program Manager. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,219. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Elsa Hernandez

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$105,446

Base pay: $105,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,446
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $105,445
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433271866
Year-to-Date Pay: $105,446

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Elsa Hernandez serves as a Program Manager. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,446. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Vernex Harding

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$104,130

Base pay: $98,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,589
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,130
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $113,870
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $5,589
Service End Date: Nov 15, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433398135
Year-to-Date Pay: $104,130

Vernex Harding works as a Program Manager for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Vernex earned $104,130 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Leslie Mcclain

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$96,231

Base pay: $82,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,305
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,231
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,000
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $5,118
Pay Code A15: $5,118
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432120937

Leslie Mcclain is a Program Manager at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $96,231. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Kelly Ward Mason

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$96,058

Base pay: $96,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,058
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $96,058
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430404456
Year-to-Date Pay: $96,058

Kelly Ward Mason is a Program Manager at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $96,058. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Jamie Morrison

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$95,717

Base pay: $92,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,333
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,717
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,384
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $3,333
Pay Code A15: $3,333
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432024698

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Jamie Morrison serves as a Program Manager. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,717. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Leigh Murphy

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$93,826

Base pay: $93,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,826
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $93,826
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431951599
Year-to-Date Pay: $93,826

Leigh Murphy works as a Program Manager for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Leigh earned $93,826 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Lynne Mendes

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$93,424

Base pay: $93,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,424
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $93,424
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432028767
Year-to-Date Pay: $93,424

Lynne Mendes holds the role of Program Manager at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,424. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Ashley Collins

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$91,443

Base pay: $88,979
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,464
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,443
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,926
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $15,425
Pay Code A15: $15,425
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432231671

Ashley Collins holds the role of Program Manager at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,443. They are represented by MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Chelsea Stinnett

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$89,291

Base pay: $89,291
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,291
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $89,291
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433542461
Year-to-Date Pay: $89,291

Chelsea Stinnett works as a Program Manager for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Chelsea earned $89,291 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Martin Hansen-Verma

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$80,896

Base pay: $80,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,896
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,287
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431837849
Year-to-Date Pay: $80,896

Martin Hansen-Verma works as a Program Manager for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Martin earned $80,896 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Jarling Ho

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$76,103

Base pay: $76,103
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,103
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,103
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433181672
Year-to-Date Pay: $76,103

Jarling Ho works as a Program Manager for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Jarling earned $76,103 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Deepika Madan

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$76,103

Base pay: $76,103
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,103
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,103
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433300921
Year-to-Date Pay: $76,103

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Deepika Madan serves as a Program Manager. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,103. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Esther Martsinkovsky

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$74,693

Base pay: $74,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,693
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,693
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433437187
Year-to-Date Pay: $74,693

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Esther Martsinkovsky serves as a Program Manager. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,693. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Brittany Wolcott

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$72,041

Base pay: $72,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,041
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,041
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432220712
Year-to-Date Pay: $8,312

Brittany Wolcott works as a Program Manager for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Brittany earned $72,041 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Allison Christiansen

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$71,920

Base pay: $71,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,920
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,825
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431197378
Year-to-Date Pay: $34,007

Allison Christiansen is a Program Manager at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $71,920. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Kathleen Mcgowan

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$67,951

Base pay: $67,951
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,951
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $68,921
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433326895
Year-to-Date Pay: $67,951

Kathleen Mcgowan works as a Program Manager for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Kathleen earned $67,951 in 2025. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Jacqueline Richards

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$63,021

Base pay: $63,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,021
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,382
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433178136
Year-to-Date Pay: $63,021

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Jacqueline Richards serves as a Program Manager. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,021. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Heather Peasley

Program Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$9,206

Base pay: $3,939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,267
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,206
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,419
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $5,267
Service End Date: Jan 13, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433470220
Year-to-Date Pay: $9,206

Heather Peasley works as a Program Manager for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Heather earned $9,206 in 2024. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.