Program Manager - Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN
•$129,209 - $193,856

About The Position

The Program Manager may have overall responsibility for a set of interrelated projects that are very large or highly complex, or for multiple projects of varying complexity and size. The role may also support one or more high-complexity projects within a portfolio or program team under senior leadership or institutional committees. The Program Manager leads programs with budget responsibility up to $20 million and provides matrix supervision of staff from other IT departments and divisions. The position engages technological subject matter experts in determining solutions and setting direction. It routinely works with institutional committees and oversight bodies to understand priorities, develop project action plans, facilitate approvals, and coordinate across organizational boundaries. The Program Manager is accountable for meeting program and project objectives on time, within budget, and in accordance with Mayo Clinic methodologies and practices. The work includes supporting strategic planning and execution of multi-year initiatives, including developing and executing complex communication and management plans. The role requires complex judgment and independent action to achieve agreed-upon objectives with limited guidance. It serves as an internal subject matter expert on departmental and institutional program and project management practices, methods, and standards; mentors junior colleagues; and models a Project Focused Culture. The Program Manager manages competing objectives, communicates complex technical information clearly to management and end users, and adheres strictly to departmental and institutional budget guidelines. Additional job-related functions may be assigned by the immediate supervisor. Occasional travel may be expected based on business needs. The position is intended to support the formation, launch, and stabilization of a new company and laboratory. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer, and Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. Applicants may be asked to complete an OnDemand prerecorded interview during the selection process.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 13 years of experience managing projects and programs of varying complexity, with increasing scope and responsibility, across multiple technological environments and/or business areas, and demonstrated mastery of PMI Process Groups and Knowledge Areas; alternatively, a master's degree and at least 10 years of experience managing projects and programs involving IT and/or healthcare disciplines, across multiple technological environments and/or business areas supported by IT, with demonstrated mastery of PMI Process Groups and Knowledge Areas.
  • Possess or be actively pursuing a Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) certification; alternatively, hold a comparable current certification from a nationally recognized project management governance body with a specialized emphasis in program management, or a master's degree.
  • The specified certification or master's degree must be obtained within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Lead programs comprising interrelated large-scale or high-complexity projects, or multiple projects of varying sizes and complexity.
  • Support high-complexity projects within a portfolio or program team under senior leadership or institutional committees.
  • Manage program budgets of up to $20 million and provide matrix supervision of staff across IT departments and divisions.
  • Engage technological subject matter experts in solution determination and direction-setting.
  • Work with institutional committees and oversight bodies to understand priorities, develop action plans, facilitate approvals, and coordinate across organizational boundaries.
  • Achieve program and project objectives on time, within budget, and in accordance with Mayo Clinic methodologies and practices.
  • Support strategic planning and execution of multi-year initiatives, including complex communication and management plans.
  • Use independent judgment and take reasonable action to accomplish agreed-upon project objectives with limited guidance.
  • Serve as an internal subject matter expert on program and project management practices, methods, and standards.
  • Mentor junior colleagues and model a Project Focused Culture.
  • Manage competing objectives and communicate complex technical information clearly to management and end users.
  • Adhere to departmental and institutional budget guidelines.
  • Perform additional job-related functions as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
  • Travel occasionally based on business needs.

Benefits

  • Medical plan options
  • Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account
  • Vision plan with a national network
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses
  • Competitive retirement package
  • Continuing education and advancement opportunities
  • Competitive compensation
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