Sr. Strategic Program Manager

About the role

This is 100% remote position. CHLA requires a primary residence in California prior to start date. Will require on-site visits for occasional meetings and/or events. Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Senior Strategic Program Manager, Pediatric Health Education Institute, is responsible for managing and executing high-impact programs and operational initiatives that support the Institute's mission to strengthen and inspire the future pediatric healthcare workforce. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role plans, coordinates, and implements complex education, workforce development, and community engagement programs, ensuring alignment with Institute objectives and effective use of resources. Working closely with the Executive Director and key internal and external stakeholders, the Senior Strategic Program Manager translates strategic priorities into actionable program plans, facilitates cross-functional collaboration, manages partnerships, supports communications and engagement activities, and evaluates program outcomes. The role also supports day-to-day program operations, budget administration, and continuous process improvement initiatives. Through effective program management and stakeholder engagement, this position contributes to expanding educational opportunities, strengthening workforce pathways, and advancing the Institute's impact at the local, national, and global levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute high-impact programs and operational initiatives supporting the Institute's mission.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement complex education, workforce development, and community engagement programs.
• Ensure program alignment with Institute objectives and effective use of resources.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable program plans.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support communications and engagement activities.
• Evaluate program outcomes.
• Support day-to-day program operations, budget administration, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in program management, healthcare education, workforce development, or a related field.
• Experience managing complex programs or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience overseeing program operations, including budgeting, project management, and program evaluation.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in public health, education, healthcare administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Primary residence in California required prior to start date.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience leading education, workforce development, or training programs.
• Preferred: Experience in curriculum development or instructional design.
• Preferred: Experience working in a healthcare, academic medical center, hospital, or nonprofit environment.
• Preferred: Experience managing grants, sponsored programs, or external partnerships.
• Preferred: Experience supervising staff or project teams.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in public health, education, healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Preferred: Project management certifications, such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt).

Schedule

Monday-Friday, Day Shift