Clinical Guidelines Manager

Ripple Effect•Rockville, MD

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Guidelines Manager provides management of science and health projects supporting work with the NIH Office of AIDS Research. The role directs technical execution, schedules, budgets, and quality assurance; leads stakeholder communications; oversees data analysis; and ensures compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. The manager supervises team members by assigning work, monitoring performance, and supporting training and development. Working independently under senior leadership direction, the manager delivers technically authoritative results and supports efficient team operations and timely project delivery. The position is hybrid in Rockville, Maryland, and is classified as exempt and full-time regular. The employee must reside in a U.S. location where Ripple Effect is authorized to employ staff; the company cannot currently employ people whose primary residence is in California, New York, or Puerto Rico. The role operates under a senior manager’s long-range direction, with results that are technically authoritative and usually accepted without change. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science, health, healthcare, research, or a relevant field; additional education may substitute for experience.
At least 6 years of relevant experience.
At least 2 years of project management experience.
Extensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and project methodologies.
Experience with project management activities including project planning, timelines, resourcing, risk management, and task management.
Intermediate experience with project management software such as Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Project, Asana, and Smartsheet.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office productivity software and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
Ability to adjust to new information, reprioritize team assignments, develop procedures, and encourage positive team outcomes.
Engagement in learning and improvement through after-action reviews, problem-solving, mentoring, and clearly defining roles.
Ability to ensure the quality of personal and team work products and review deliverables before they reach senior leadership or customers.
Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to execute instructions.
Must reside in a U.S. location where Ripple Effect is authorized to employ staff; primary residence in California, New York, or Puerto Rico is not eligible.

Nice To Haves

Certificate in project management such as CAPM, PMP, PgMP, or PfMP.
Experience with technical writing, including process documentation, briefing decks, status reports, memos, and other business writing.
Intermediate experience with AI tools, including understanding their limitations and risks and how they can support project management tasks.

Responsibilities

Advise on technical approaches for scientific and health project objectives, including meeting cadence, research methods, communication strategies, and data management.
Develop and deliver clear, strategic communications and presentations; manage stakeholder expectations and foster collaboration across teams.
Develop detailed project plans, track progress, and manage changes in scope, schedule, and cost to support timely delivery.
Oversee development and review of deliverables for technical accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.
Guide data collection, analysis, and reporting to support program goals and inform decisions.
Ensure projects are delivered within budget, support proposal development, and potentially lead technical or management sections.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and external regulations, and contribute to internal procedures.
Oversee reports, memos, training materials, and other deliverables supporting program implementation and stakeholder engagement.
Develop and implement workflows and procedures to improve team effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Manage relationships with scientific and health clients, consultants, vendors, and partners to support program execution and strategic alignment.
Supervise team members, including assignments, timekeeping, problem-solving, quality, performance management, and training.
Support projects as a task-level reviewer, manage task activities, and guide others in completing tasks accurately and on time.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.