Program Manager – Advanced Leukemia Clinical and Research Program

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

The individual hired for this position will serve as Program Manager (PM) to support programmatic initiatives associated with the Cal’s Angels Advanced Leukemia Clinical and Research Program at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, including 1) coordination of activities for the program including, but not limited to, program meetings and events including development of interdisciplinary colloquium;  2) annual call for research proposals and management of reporting from proposal awardees, 3) oversight of current and future quality and process improvement initiatives developed by program leadership, such as coordination of QI projects (i.e. establishing project charters, timelines and metrics); 4) implementation of community outreach and advocacy efforts that benefit patients living with Leukemia; 5) partner with leaders to increase visibility of the program, including working with the Marketing team to maintain website and advertising and development team to collaborate with program donors,  and 6) prepare and disseminate quarterly reports for program donors. The Program Manager will work closely with program leaders to build and grow the Cal’s Angels Advanced Leukemia and Research Program through developing and nurturing partnerships with referring providers and external physicians participating in the program’s tumor board.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate programmatic activities and events, including preparation of data for reporting for donors, working with Marketing for maintenance of website and promotional materials, and providing operational support for the program’s tumor board.
• Support project management needs and collaborate with project stakeholders and community partners across the project life cycle.
• Use appropriate project management tools and concepts to guide and direct projects and team members.
• Coach, train and mentor project team members as needed.
• Understand and meet expectations for deliverables/metrics with quality and timeliness.
• Coordinate efforts for conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis of project data and dissemination of findings.
• Manage and direct regulatory activities to the IRB, funding agencies, etc., as needed.
• Manage both internal and external communications related to project progress and outcomes.
• Develop and maintain educational materials required for process improvement and community outreach activities.
• Other job functions as assigned by program leadership.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master Degree in Public Health, Education, Public Policy or equivalent Project Management certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
• Ability to develop, implement and manage projects, knowledge of principles of project management concepts and tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; responsive to requests/input.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Take an organized approach to work and planning; anticipate and adjust for barriers and prioritize appropriately.
• Knowledge of distance learning technology.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments, including appropriate delegation of work.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Organizing and coordinating skills; meticulously keeping track of details, being exacting, precise and accurate.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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