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Company

American Cancer Society · 12 hours ago

Program Manager, Cancer Innovation

Rolling Acres, GA

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$69K/yr - $85K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Support the Director, Cancer Innovation & Transformation, in coordinating, facilitating, and offering thought leadership on various programs from inception to long-term growth.

Provide creative and strategic input into team programs and potential opportunities for innovation.

Assist with planning, tracking, communicating, and reporting on project activities, ensuring cross-functional collaboration.

Utilize digital project management tools efficiently to facilitate projects and programs.

Manage project development, including creating detailed project plans, defining scope, assessing risks, and ensuring effective communication and task completion.

Identify and address barriers to project success, with particular emphasis on aligning internal team member collaborators.

Manage inquiries and contacts from various stakeholders, work groups, and vendors.

Facilitate decision-making as appropriate, acting as a liaison between parties and resolving misalignment and differing perspectives to maintain program focus and cohesion.

Oversee reporting and data analysis processes to align insights with program goals and support informed decision-making.

Provide timely updates on project status, budget coordination, schedules, and contract deadlines.

Develop, implement, and manage budget plans.

Coordinate and support meetings and calls, including scheduling, note-taking, and distributing information to support the Director and SVP.

Work with staff and project teams to ensure clear communication and coordination on all activities.

Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualification

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Program ManagementHealth TechnologyDigital Health ToolsCancer Care DeliveryBudget ManagementData AnalysisStakeholder ManagementDigital Project Management Tools

Required

Master’s degree in public health (MPH), Public Administration (MPA), or related healthcare field (MS, MA) preferred; or Bachelor’s degree (BS, BA) with demonstrated experience in project or program management in healthcare or innovation.

A minimum of 3 years of experience in program management, project leadership, or related roles.

Motivated, self-starter with leadership skills who works well independently.

Comfortable working with accomplished professionals and high-level national volunteers.

Strong writer; solid presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to work in coalitions and in high-level collaborations.

Demonstrated success in meeting and conference call facilitation.

Demonstrated ability to align stakeholders.

Demonstrated success in utilizing digital solutions for project management.

Ability to successfully track and manage details, while adhering to agreed upon timelines.

Demonstrated resourcefulness and creative mindset.

Creative, outside of the box thinking welcomed.

Desire to be an active virtual team member.

Commitment to and ability to advocate for the Mission and Goals of the American Cancer Society.

Action oriented - Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Balances stakeholders - Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Builds networks - Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.

Collaborates - Builds partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Drives results - Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.

Drives vision and purpose - Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.

Ensures accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Plans and aligns - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Situational adaptability - Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Must be able to travel occasionally by car and airplane.

Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Must be able to manage priorities and complete tasks by agreed-upon deadlines.

Must be able to effectively work with multiple stakeholders simultaneously.

Must be able to pay attention to details while simultaneously maintaining focus on long-term goals.

Preferred

Preferred experience working with the cancer care delivery community or within cancer care delivery settings.

Preferred experience in the development, evaluation, or implementation of health technology / digital health tools that enhance the patient experience.

Benefits

Generous paid time off policy

Medical, dental, retirement benefits

Wellness programs

Professional development programs

Company

American Cancer Society

Glassdoor

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American Cancer Society is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminate cancer in the United States.

Founded in 1913

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.cancer.org/

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