Program Manager I-Sickle Cell Disease

Seattle Children's•Seattle, WA

1d•$100,110 - $150,166•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager I is responsible for the management of a specific program or group of programs within a specialty or functional area. This includes scheduling and budgeting activities, and working collaboratively with leaders to implement program objectives in support of identified goals and the continuous improvement process. The role involves monitoring program effectiveness, mobilizing stakeholders for continuous improvement, and organizing interdepartmental activities to ensure ongoing effective program operation and implementation. The Program Manager I is also responsible for identifying opportunities to enhance or expand the program, presenting proposals to management, and overseeing the execution of initiatives critical to program success, including internal and external stakeholder communication. This role may also involve overseeing and leading teams to support program objectives. A program is defined as a specialized area with specific complex components and discrete tasks that distinguish it from the main body of the organization, featuring a defined plan to accomplish a particular objective with elements and scope differentiating it from usual departmental responsibilities. The specialized tasks require interpretation of policies, procedures, and regulations, independent functioning, and public contact, with a long-term focus on ongoing needs or goals. Administrative tasks are performed in support of individual performance specific to the program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in business, health care or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three (3) years experience in a lead role overseeing program/project management.
Three (3) years experience working on quality and process improvement projects with cross-functional teams; including data collection, analysis and reporting.
Proven record of project completion, program planning, execution and status reporting.
Experience leading committees, activities and staff.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in public health, health care or social services.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
Experience analyzing improvement data and working with internal clients to analyze and develop improvement strategies.
Experience project managing large complex organizational initiatives that cross all departments and roles.

Responsibilities

Management of a specific program or group of programs in a specialty/functional area.
Scheduling and budgeting activities for the program.
Implementing program objectives in collaboration with leaders.
Monitoring the program's effectiveness.
Mobilizing stakeholders in support of continuous improvement to the program.
Organizing interdepartmental activities to ensure ongoing effective program operation and/or implementation.
Identifying opportunities to enhance or expand the program and presenting proposals to management.
Overseeing the process of executing initiatives essential for the success of the program.
Communicating with all stakeholders, both internal and external.
Overseeing and leading teams in support of the program's objectives.