Program Manager II

About the Role

Program Manager IIs are responsible for leading enterprise level strategic initiatives and programs across the organization. These include complex initiatives that drive improvement, excellence, and results through management of several cross-functional teams. Program Manager IIs have ownership from initiation of a strategic objective through delivery of specified measures of success to ensure the organization meets its goal. They apply advanced facilitation and analytical techniques to develop a deep understanding of processes and business needs to lead functional teams through a disciplined approach to execute on targeted objectives. They assist business leaders in managing change and act as agents of change throughout implementation of key business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead high-visibility enterprise-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives
• Lead a variety of different types of projects including launching new products and services, application development, systems integration, operational efficiency improvements, process reengineering, and infrastructure upgrades and deployments
• Oversee programs of many related projects to deliver value
• Serve as single accountable party for defining, planning, orchestrating, and delivering a given strategic initiative
• Ensure end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit
• Rigorously manage scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed on time, cost, and quality parameters
• Develop communication plans and interfaces to execute on responsibilities
• Lead a continuous risk management process to identify and assess risks while developing and managing mitigation measures to minimize exposure to projects and the business
• Represent the project in various project governance and inter-department forums
• Serve as point of contact for status of all assigned areas of focus
• Chair regular project meetings to review progress with key constituents
• Develop the project charter, integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan, and related project management artifacts
• Define and track project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan
• Publish periodic project status reports
• Lead implementation of changes and manage impacted people through the change journey
• Communicate and partner with internal and external organizations to ensure successful implement of change
• Implement effective control mechanisms to ensure implemented changes are sustained post project
• Propose recommendations, adjustments and process improvements to achieve success

Mandatory Expectations

• Practice and adhere to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement"
• Complete any training assignments by the due date

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in program management
• Knowledgeable and experienced in the research environment and healthcare processes
• Experience leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives with large change impact
• Complex program and project management skills
• Advanced analytic capabilities including six sigma methods and tools
• Ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders, to lead and inspire teams, to set direction and approach, to resolve conflict and deliver tough messages with grace
• Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively
• Exhibits influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to remove barriers and enable teams to meet their objectives
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong business acumen, with proven ability to learn quickly in new business areas and different project types
• Comfortable raising questions, issues, objections and ideas at all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt, or PMP Certification preferred

Schedule & Location

This position is hybrid in Nashville, TN. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available.

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world's leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 850 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade. SCRI's research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S.