Senior Program Manager

The Jackson Laboratory • Bar Harbor, ME

10d • $98,885 - $165,554

About The Position

The Senior Program Manager oversees and directs strategic initiatives, program development, and collaboration across diverse projects at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX). The role leads multifaceted programs, builds relationships, and contributes to JAX’s organizational objectives, handling complex stakeholder interactions with professionalism, discretion, and a focus on strategic goals.

The position leads the development and refinement of programs and initiatives, assesses their impact and scalability, builds internal and external partnerships, and works with teams to identify data-informed solutions that improve services or products. It oversees specialized workflows and their execution, guides teams and supports staff development, represents JAX at industry events and strategic forums, and oversees the creation of resources for stakeholders or the public.

The minimum education requirement is a master’s degree, with a doctorate preferred. At least four years of experience is required, with six years preferred. Travel may be required as organizational needs dictate; the posting does not specify a percentage. The listed pay range is $98,885–$165,554.

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 from diverse cultures, disciplines, and levels of expertise.
• Experience developing and successfully implementing programs or initiatives, with strategic decision-making capability.
• 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 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 within the organization.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships internally and externally to support program success.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to identify and propose data-informed solutions that enhance services or products in line with organizational objectives.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and execution of specialized workflows tailored to program needs, ensuring seamless operations and measurable outcomes.
• Provide leadership and guidance to teams, offering expertise and support for workflow improvements and team development.
• Represent JAX at relevant industry events, strategic meetings, and forums, moderating and contributing to discussions.
• Oversee the creation of resources, including materials for stakeholders or the public, to support dissemination of program-related information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior