Program Manager II - Data Coordinating Center

Seattle Children's • Seattle, WA

8d • $110,122 - $165,182 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Coordinating Center (DCC) at Seattle Children's supports collaborative programs involving clinicians, researchers, healthcare organizations, and community partners to advance multicenter clinical research and improve healthcare delivery. The Program Manager II coordinates and implements initiatives across these partnerships. The role initially supports a statewide rural healthcare initiative focused on strengthening pediatric care through clinical partnerships, education, and innovative care delivery approaches, and may contribute to other DCC programs as organizational needs evolve.

The Program Manager serves as a central point of coordination for internal and external stakeholders, with responsibility for partner engagement, program implementation, and day-to-day operations. The role manages project timelines and deliverables; coordinates activities across multidisciplinary teams and participating sites; develops and maintains systems to track progress; and supports program reporting and continuous improvement. Success requires independent judgment, initiative, effective communication, and the ability to turn program objectives into coordinated action across diverse healthcare and research settings.

This is a 0.50 FTE, 20-hour-per-week position with a hybrid work arrangement. The selected candidate is expected to work onsite at Seattle Children's Research Institute on Thursdays and Fridays, with the remaining half-day scheduled for remote work. The position is not eligible for health benefits.

The compensation range is $110,122–$165,182 per year, calculated based on full-time employment of 2,080 hours per calendar year. Offers may vary based on factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise; positions outside Seattle may be compensated differently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, health care, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of experience in a lead role overseeing program or project management.
• Four years of 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.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams, committees, activities, and staff.
• Independent judgment, initiative, and effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Health Administration, business, or a health care-related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Demonstrated ability to lead improvement efforts related to strategic goals.
• Experience working in public health, health care, or social services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement initiatives across DCC partnerships.
• Serve as a central point of coordination for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead partner engagement, program implementation, and day-to-day operations.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams and participating sites.
• Develop and maintain systems for tracking program progress.
• Support program reporting and continuous improvement.
• Translate program objectives into coordinated action across healthcare and research settings.

Benefits

• The position is not eligible for health benefits.
• The job posting describes Seattle Children’s general benefits package as including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement; the specific position is stated to be ineligible for health benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level