Senior Program Manager
About The Position
The Senior Program Manager oversees and directs strategic initiatives, program development, and collaboration across diverse projects within the Jackson Laboratory (JAX). The role leads multifaceted programs, fosters relationships, and contributes to advancing JAX's organizational objectives. It requires managing complex stakeholder interactions with professionalism and discretion while maintaining focus on organizational goals. The position leads program and initiative development and expansion, builds internal and external partnerships, applies data analysis to identify improvements, and oversees specialized workflows and their execution. It also provides team leadership, represents JAX at industry events and strategic forums, and oversees the creation of program information resources for stakeholders or the public. Travel may be required based on organizational needs, up to a percentage that is not specified.
Requirements
- Master's degree required.
- At least 4 years of experience required.
- Ability to cultivate and sustain meaningful relationships within and outside the organization.
- Advanced interpersonal skills for engaging and collaborating with people across cultures, disciplines, and levels of expertise.
- Experience developing and successfully implementing programs or initiatives, with strategic decision-making capabilities.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to support staff development and achieve strategic objectives.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required by organizational needs; the travel percentage is unspecified.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate degree preferred.
- 6 years of experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the conceptualization, refinement, and expansion of programs and initiatives, assessing their impact and scalability.
- Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships internally and externally to support program success.
- Collaborate with relevant teams to identify and propose data-informed solutions that improve services or products in line with organizational objectives.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and execution of specialized workflows, ensuring smooth operations and measurable outcomes.
- Provide leadership, guidance, expertise, and support to teams to improve workflows and develop staff.
- Represent JAX at relevant industry events, strategic meetings, and forums; moderate and contribute to discussions.
- Oversee the creation of resources, including materials for stakeholders or the public, to communicate program-related information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
