Program Manager I

About the role

The Program Manager I is responsible for management of a specific program or group of programs in a specialty/functional area, including scheduling and budgeting activities. This role works in collaboration with leaders to implement the program's objectives in support of identified goals and the continuous improvement process. Responsibilities include monitoring the program's effectiveness, mobilizing stakeholders, and organizing interdepartmental activities to ensure ongoing effective program operation and implementation. The Program Manager identifies opportunities to enhance or expand the program and presents proposals to management, oversees the execution of initiatives, and communicates with all stakeholders, both internal and external. May oversee and lead teams in support of the program's 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. It involves a defined plan to accomplish a particular objective, with elements and scope distinct from usual departmental responsibilities. The role includes interpretation of policies, procedures, and regulations, independent functioning, and public contact. Programs typically have a long-term focus, serving or impacting ongoing needs or goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling and budgeting activities for a specific program or group of programs.
• Collaborate with leaders to implement program objectives in support of identified goals and continuous improvement.
• Monitor program effectiveness and mobilize stakeholders in support of continuous improvement.
• Organize interdepartmental activities to ensure ongoing effective program operation and implementation.
• Identify opportunities to enhance or expand the program and present proposals to management.
• Oversee the execution of initiatives essential for program success, including communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead teams in support of program objectives, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, health care, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of experience in a lead role overseeing program/project management.
• Three 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.
• Experience leading committees, activities, and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 develop improvement strategies.
• Experience project managing large, complex organizational initiatives that cross all departments and roles.

Pay

Compensation range: $97,665.00 - $146,497.00 per year (based on full-time employment of 2,080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s—to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Our founding promise to the community is to care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay.

Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho—the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals, and we are honored to be one of the top-ranked pediatric hospitals in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet-designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA is shaped by our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity, and Innovation.