JOB SUMMARY Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Operational Transformation, the Program Manager is responsible for the end-to-end development, delivery, and measurement of multiple related projects within a portfolio. This position navigates complex activities spanning various departments and functions to ensure program results align with high-level institutional goals and the Senior Manager's strategic vision.
BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONRequired- Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or similar field
- Experience
5 years experience in finance, business, or project management environment
Preferred- Education
Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or similar field
JOB DUTIES - Program Development & Strategy: Defines and develops specific program objectives and strategies, assessing potential institutional impacts to ensure alignment with broader strategic goals.
- Project Architecture: Acts as the primary architect for individual project structures, defining the necessary scope of work and governance required to reach targeted outcomes.
- Performance Metrics & Optimization: Establishes detailed timelines and data-driven metrics to track progress, providing the Senior Manager with actionable recommendations to optimize program performance.
- Execution & Monitoring: Uses evidence-based research and best practices to plan and monitor program execution, ensuring all deliverables meet high-quality standards.
- Strategic Alignment: Implements tactical tasks that align new and existing programs with the overarching business strategy and goals of the executive leadership team.
- Reporting & Risk Management: Develops comprehensive status reports, analyzes results, and proactively identifies potential risks or crises to devise effective contingency plans.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborates and communicates with clinical leaders, department heads, and executive sponsors to ensure program visions and needs are consistently met.
- Meeting Facilitation: Leads key meetings and improvement activities in collaboration with stakeholders to create impactful agendas and high-level content.
- Resource & Interdependency Management: Coordinates project interdependencies and manages assigned resources, including budget tracking, to ensure efficient project delivery.
- Conflict Resolution & Negotiation: Communicates and negotiates with clinicians and diverse stakeholders to solve complex problems and ensure continued project momentum.
- Team Support: Supervise and/or mentor assigned staff in the performance of their duties to foster professional growth and operational excellence.
- Continuous Improvement: Regularly evaluates program outcomes to realign deliverables as necessary, searching for ways to improve delivery and resource utilization.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
