Program Manager III, People Solutions

About the role

The Program Manager III is responsible for management of a specific, highly complex program or group of highly complex programs in a specialty/functional area including scheduling and budgeting activities. Works in collaboration with leaders to implement the program's objectives in support of identified goals and the continuous improvement process. Monitors the program's effectiveness and mobilizes stakeholders in support of continuous improvement. Leads interdepartmental activities ensuring ongoing effective program operation and/or implementation. Identifies strategic opportunities to enhance or expand the program, develops plans, and presents proposals to management. Manages the execution of initiatives essential for the program's success, including communication with all stakeholders, both internal and external. Oversees and leads teams in support of the program's objectives with wide latitude for independent judgment and decision-making.

A program is a specialized area with specific complex components and discrete tasks which distinguish it from the main body of the organization. It has a defined plan to accomplish a particular objective with elements and scope that distinguish it from the usual responsibilities of a department or functional area. The specialized tasks involve interpretation of policies, procedures, and regulations, independent functioning, and public contact. A program typically has a long-term focus with an expectation that it will serve or impact ongoing needs or goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling and budgeting activities for highly complex programs.
• Collaborate with leaders to implement program objectives in support of organizational goals.
• Monitor program effectiveness and mobilize stakeholders for continuous improvement.
• Lead interdepartmental activities to ensure effective program operation and implementation.
• Identify strategic opportunities to enhance or expand the program and develop proposals for management.
• Manage the execution of initiatives, including communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee and lead teams in support of program objectives.
• Represent the program in management meetings with executive-level stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, health care, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven (7) years of experience in a lead role overseeing program/project management.
• Five (5) years of experience working on quality and process improvement projects with cross-functional teams, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Proven record of leading large project teams through project completion, program planning, execution, and status reporting.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with vendors, consultants, and other purchased services.
• Knowledge of Lean concepts and methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Robust knowledge of workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and organizational development.
• Master’s in Health Administration, business, or health care-related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Awareness of current and emerging trends in project management technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches.
• Experience working in public health, health care, or social services.

Pay

Compensation range: $118,174.00 - $177,262.00 per year (based on full-time employment of 2080 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. For more than a decade, we have been nationally recognized in key specialty areas and are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children. 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.