Program Manager

PROGRAM MANAGER

Washington, DC | Mostly Remote | Full-Time Hours | Contract / Non-Exempt | $45 – $50 Per Hour

POSITION SUMMARY

We are partnered with a DC-based non-profit providing Healthcare Research Services. Their mission is to leverage science, technology, and innovation to improve decision-making, delivery, and outcomes in the Healthcare industry. They are seeking an experienced Program Manager who shares these values to join their team. This is a temporary assignment with an expected duration of around 5 months.

The Program Manager will lead a portfolio of cross-functional, intra- and interdepartmental initiatives, providing end-to-end project management, strategic analysis, and operational support to senior leadership. This role requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and translate complex information into actionable recommendations and executive-level materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage assigned projects from planning and design through execution and closeout, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop project charters, workplans, timelines, dependency maps, success metrics, and tracking tools; monitor progress and proactively address risks and issues.
• Establish and improve project management methodologies, departmental processes, workflows, templates, and reporting tools to promote consistency and transparency.
• Provide strategic guidance and analytical support for priority initiatives, including research, environmental scans, and assessments of options, trade-offs, and implications.
• Prepare and review executive-level presentations, briefings, decision memos, internal and external correspondence, and other written materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to organizational standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives, workgroups, and task forces to strengthen collaboration, information sharing, and alignment across departments.
• Facilitate meetings and discussions with internal teams and external stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison across departments to ensure timely communication, shared understanding, and effective execution of strategic priorities.
• Support departmental planning, implementation, progress tracking, and risk mitigation.
• Identify strategic opportunities for collaboration and process improvement in coordination with departmental leadership.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 6+ years of experience in program/project management, strategy, analysis, or a related field, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of complex presentations and briefing materials.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills in cross-functional, matrixed environments.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage up, and navigate ambiguity and change.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint) and familiarity with project management tools, tracking systems, and dashboards.
• Highly Preferred : Master’s degree in public health, policy, public administration, health services, or a related field.
• Highly Preferred : Experience in research, healthcare, health policy, nonprofit, or public-sector environments.

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