Program Manager, Innovation

JOB TITLE:               Program Manager, Innovation

SUPERVISOR:        Director, Community Health & Innovation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of three to five years of related experience
• Experience in leading teams, building partnerships, budgeting, collaboration, and project management
• Experience with project management tools such as SmartSheet, Microsoft Project, or other tools
• Excellent communication skills (presentations, verbal, writing)
• Proficient at Microsoft products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Program Manager is responsible for advancing programs, project development, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of grants and initiatives related to health improvement aligned with department goals.

DUTIES:

• Implement multi-year grants including coordination of team activity, managing budgets, managing grant reporting and outcomes, developing agreements and coordinating contracts with partners
• Proactively identify needs and communicate project progress to internal staff and external partners, including upcoming deadlines and deliverables
• Monitor workplans and timelines with measurable goals and support reporting and evaluation efforts to ensure that the project adheres to scope, schedule and budget
• Work closely with leadership and team members to develop and advance project management infrastructure and processes
• Lead program implementation by developing and providing Technical Assistance, monitoring scope and provision from partner organizations (coaching calls, peer learning opportunities, action plans, grant reviews and community capacity building)
• Work with other team members to proactively produce and share relevant and meaningful reports, materials, and presentations that yield action and improvements
• Facilitate coordination, when applicable, with NC Healthcare Foundation and CaroNova technical assistance team and other contracted partners.

To Apply:

Submit your resume and a cover letter to Michelle Edenfield at medenfield@scha.org.