Program Manager I

Overview Of Athena
ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better We make our Clients' Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees' Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers' needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

Position Summary
We are currently recruiting for a Program Manager I. This will support the oversight and implementation of a groundbreaking public health model designed to improve access to treatment for individuals living with rare hematologic conditions. This part-time position pays $42.79/hr, and is located in Cranston, RI.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support the Project Director in overseeing all aspects of the access model's implementation and execution.
• Coordinate project meetings, maintain timelines, and manage key deliverables.
• Facilitate partnership development, stakeholder engagement, and communication across project teams.
• Monitor day-to-day project operations, track tasks and deliverables, and ensure objectives are met efficiently.
• Assist in evaluating program outcomes, identifying success measures, and assessing progress against benchmarks.
• Provide regular updates and progress.
• Maintain project documentation, organize data, and assist in preparing materials for presentations or reporting.
• Reports to the Project Director.
• Coordinate initiatives, track milestones, foster and maintain stakeholder relationships, and ensure the project progresses on schedule and within scope.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in public health, clinical project management, or healthcare administration.
• Strong understanding of healthcare access issues, including rare hematologic conditions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Office, project tracking platforms).
• Background in clinical or public health professional with a strong background in project coordination and a passion for improving health outcomes in rare disease.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible.
• Highly motivated.

Education And Experience

• Education such as may have been gained through possession of:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or,

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or,
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) and,

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field, such as public health, healthcare administration, or a related field with 2+ years if public health project management experience or healthcare quality.

• Experience with Medicaid or public health programs, preferred

• Knowledge of advanced therapeutic access programs, preferred.
• Experience in healthcare quality improvement and outcomes measurement, preferred.
• Experience supporting grant-funded projects or initiatives, preferred
• Possession of a valid and active license as a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Pharmacist (RPh) is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Working hours M-F, between 8:00am – 5:00pm.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.
• You like to make your employer look good.
• You find solutions, where others only see problems.
• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.
• You are aware of the employer's needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.
• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include
:

• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance available for full- time employment
• Health Savings Account
• Pet insurance.
• 401k with a generous employer match.
• ATHENA paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee.
• Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee, spouses, and children.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.
• Sick leave varies by state – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.