Program Manager

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine as a Program Manager in the Advance Practice Provider Department. Here, you will be scoping, designing and executing data management programs. This department is Center for Advanced Care. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

The Program Manager will be responsible for coordinating the activities of specific data management projects, one or more of which may be part of a larger initiative. The Program Manager is responsible for scoping, designing and executing data management programs. Conducts program planning and resource allocation. Leads the program team on various projects, leads problem resolutions and communicates progress, risks and potential changes in scope to all stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions

• Is responsible for scoping, designing and executing a data management Program.
• Controls the Program budget, schedule and resources.
• Does Program planning and resource allocation, and leads the Program team.
• Procures any software or other tools needed for the Program.
• Leads problem resolution.
• Communicates progress, risks and potential changes in scope to all stakeholders.
• Assesses Program change requests and coordinates change management.
• Ensures that the system fulfills the business requirements of the Program.
• Oversees quality assurance and user acceptance testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Public Policy, Business Administration, Health Administration or equivalent required
• Five Years of Program Management experience, preferably as part of a Program management Office
• Three to Five years of experience in data management programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven Years of Program management experience preferably as part of a Program management office.
• Project & Program management skills, including certification by the Project Management Institute or similar authority.
• Ability to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to analyze and communicate project risks and challenges and drive resolution.
• Problem-solving, negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Leadership and effectiveness in matrix management and team building.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: FT/1.0
• Shift: Days 8am-5pm
• Work Location: UChicago Medicine- Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Center for Advanced Practice
• CBA Code: Non-Union

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Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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