Program Manager-Ophthalmology Clinic

Overview The salary range for this position is $42.76 - $59.86 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you\'ll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. We recognize where you\'ve been, and we support where you\'re headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service. Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment. Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups. From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine. Benefits $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time) $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time) $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time) $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time) Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage Life insurance Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus Paid time off and Holiday pay Position Description The Program Manager reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization\'s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Program Manager will lead planning and implementation activities for Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, including developing work plans and metrics, monitoring work plans and metrics to ensure activities are on time and on budget, coordinating internal and external resources to execute activities, and completing activities as assigned. The Program Manager will work closely with managers, directors and clinicians to develop work plans, metrics and resources to achieve the department\'s strategic goals and objectives. Responsibilities Responsible for developing and managing budgets, resource allocation, information distribution, meeting facilitation and overall performance reporting for assigned projects. Apply standard project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle including analysis, design, implementation, verification as well as value measurement definition. Utilize project management tools to ensure accuracy for planning, procurement and budgeting. Participate in analyst activities such as requirements analysis, resource identification, solution definition, white paper development, implementation/work plan development, design, system testing, training plans and rollout strategies. Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope and effectively minimize exposure and risk. Prepare and review deliverables for leadership approval. Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately. Establish and execute effective and efficient communication mechanisms which enable continuous exchange of project status, ideas and information among team members, NM executives (project sponsors) and vendor partners. Establish and maintain effective communications regarding project status. Work within project budget to ensure that expenditures are integrated with the NMHC Long Term Financial Plan and Annual Capital Budget. Provide leadership and guidance required to effectively define, plan and implement projects. Develop and maintain productive and cordial relationships with clients and team members, serving as a link between multiple parties and entities. Manage problems that arise within the project team or issues with clients, and recommend mitigation strategies as needed to achieve the desired results. Create and execute project work plans and revise as needed to meet changing needs and requirements. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required: Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Communications or related field. Five (5) to eight (8) years’ experience in a relevant role. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project. Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, analytical and problem solving skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers and constituents at all levels of the organization. Preferred: Master’s degree in MBA or MHA preferred; required in place of work experience. Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. #J-18808-Ljbffr