Program Manager III at Seattle Children's Hospital in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

About Us
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's -- to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families' ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho - the largest region of any children's hospital in the country.

In 2019, U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Seattle Children's among the nation's best children's hospitals - for the 27th year in a row. We received national rankings in all 10 specialty areas evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, and are honored to be the only pediatric medical center in Washington to be ranked.

As a Magnet designated institution, and classified among America's best large employers by Forbes, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it's delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
Overview
The Program Manager III is responsible for management of the Document Management program, within the Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance department. The Document Management program has primary oversight of all policies and standards for Seattle Children's. The Program Manager works in collaboration with leaders to implement the program's objectives in support of identified goals and the continuous improvement process. They are responsible for monitoring the program's effectiveness and mobilizing stakeholders in support of continuous improvement to the program. The Program Manager will lead interdepartmental activities ensuring ongoing effective program operation and/or implementation. They are responsible for identifying strategic opportunities to enhance or expand the program, developing plans and presenting proposals to management. They manage the process of executing initiatives essential for the success of the program, including communication with all stakeholders, both internal and external. The Program Manager oversees and leads teams in support of the program's objectives. This level has wide latitude for independent judgment and decision making in executing on the goals of the program.

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Requirements
Required Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in business, health care or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 7 years experience in a lead role overseeing program/project management
- 5 years experience working on quality and process improvement projects with cross-functional teams; including data collection, analysis and reporting
- Proven record of leading large project teams through project completion, program planning, execution and status reporting
- Demonstrated successful experience working with vendors, consultants and other purchased services
- Knowledge of Lean concepts and methods
- Experience representing program in management meetings with executive-level program stakeholders

Required Credentials:
- N/A

Preferred:
- Masters in Health Administration, business, or health care-related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Awareness of current and emerging trends in project management technologies, techniques, issues and approaches
- Experience working in public health, health care or social services
Our Commitment to Diversity
Our community welcomes diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our increasingly diverse patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children's are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves within this community, which cultivates and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels.

Seattle Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.

- Area of Interest: Project/Program Management;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 FTE (80 hours per bi-weekly pay periods);
- Work Status: Regular;
- Department: Quality Strategic Imperatives;
- Shift: Day Shift;
- Job ID: 36914;.