Program Manager II - Facilities Codes and Standards

About the role

The Program Manager II is responsible for management of a specific complex program or group of complex programs in a specialty/functional area including scheduling and budgeting activities and works in collaboration with leaders to implement the program's objectives in support of identified goals and the continuous improvement process. Responsible for ensuring the program's effectiveness and mobilizing stakeholders in support of continuous improvement to the program. Leads interdepartmental activities ensuring ongoing effective program operation and/or implementation. Responsible for identifying strategic opportunities to enhance or expand the program and presenting proposals to management. Manages the process of executing initiatives essential for the success of the program, including communication with all stakeholders, both internal and external. Oversees and leads teams in support of the program's objectives.

This role oversees the full lifecycle of Department of Health (DOH) Construction Review Services (CRS) submittals and ensures that all healthcare construction and renovation projects adhere to applicable building codes, healthcare facility standards, and regulatory requirements. The position acts as the central coordinator between project teams, architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies to maintain compliance, reduce risk, and support timely project approvals. Maintain and enhance a centralized tracking system for all active DOH CRS submissions and compliance-related project milestones. Maintain accurate records of approvals, correspondence, and regulatory documentation for audit readiness.

Serve as the primary point of contact with DOH CRS reviewers, responding to comments, requests for clarification, and required revisions and manage all DOH CRS submittals for healthcare construction, renovation, and equipment replacement projects. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external design teams to gather required documentation, drawings, narratives, and technical data. Maintain a standardized process and documentation library to ensure consistent, high‑quality submittals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of DOH Construction Review Services (CRS) submittals.
• Ensure healthcare construction and renovation projects adhere to applicable building codes, healthcare facility standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the central coordinator between project teams, architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies to maintain compliance, reduce risk, and support timely project approvals.
• Maintain and enhance a centralized tracking system for all active DOH CRS submissions and compliance-related project milestones.
• Maintain accurate records of approvals, correspondence, and regulatory documentation for audit readiness.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with DOH CRS reviewers, responding to comments, requests for clarification, and required revisions.
• Manage all DOH CRS submittals for healthcare construction, renovation, and equipment replacement projects.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external design teams to gather required documentation, drawings, narratives, and technical data.
• Maintain a standardized process and documentation library to ensure consistent, high‑quality submittals.
• Lead interdepartmental activities ensuring ongoing effective program operation and/or implementation.
• Identify strategic opportunities to enhance or expand the program and present proposals to management.
• Execute initiatives essential for the success of the program, including communication with all stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Oversee and lead teams in support of the program's objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, health care or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years experience in a lead role overseeing program/project management.
• Four (4) years 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.
• Demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary team, committees, activities and staff.

Preferred

• Experience in healthcare construction, facilities management, regulatory compliance, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience preparing or managing regulatory submittals (DOH CRS or equivalent).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Masters in Health Administration, business, or health care-related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Demonstrated ability to lead improvement efforts related to strategic goals.
• Experience working in public health, health care or social services.

Pay

The compensation range is $107,431.00 – $161,147.00 per year. Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided. This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year).

Benefits

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.