Job Summary:
The PKD Program Manager will help take care of our rapidly growing nationally recognized multi-disciplinary PKD program. The position will involve coordinating patient and provider education events, research activities, building a local network of referring providers and clinics, and working with the Clinic leadership to help further grow the program.
Responsibilities:
Coordinates management of multiple related projects and/or ongoing operations, which are directed toward a common objective. Monitors the cost, schedule, and performance of component projects and operations while working to ensure the ultimate success of the program.
- 5% Creates a program plan and structure, monitors progress and performance against the program plan, and identifies, resolves, or escalates program risks and issues
- 5% Leads and manages efforts to determine and coordinate the sharing of resources among component projects to the overall benefit of the program
- 50% Manages the activities of outside contractors and vendors to ensure they are integrated into the program and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service
- 5% Facilitates the estimation of program costs, resources, and time required to complete the overall program, monitors activities and budgets, directs and leads component project manager activities for consistency and alignment, and works with program leadership to ensure these targets are met. Follows established change control processes if targets can no longer be met
- 10% Prepares regular reports to communicate the status of the program within and beyond the program team, communicates program goals, risks, and status with program executive level, program sponsors, and stakeholders, and develops and uses appropriate dashboards, measures, and reporting tools
- 5% Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and collaborates with project staff to meet program targets and milestones. Manages the change control process and acts as the mid-level decision making authority
- 15% Organize and manage UW-Madison PKD patient support group and group meetings 2-4 times per year.
- 5% Organize and manage PKD patient advisory panel and meetings 1-2 times per year and collaborate PKD clinic director and other PKD clinic staff on PKD program related needs.
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Education:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Preferably a degree in biological sciences, health care or related field
Qualifications:
Required:
- Prior project coordination experience, preferably in a healthcare setting
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft suite
Preferred:
- Experience managing complex projects
- Experience planning and implementing events including arranging meeting itineraries, speakers, activities, meeting materials and meeting logistics.
- Experience collaborating across multiple departments, units or functional areas
- Experience preparing marketing and/or educational materials for distribution
Work Type:
Part Time: 50%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $100,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Additional Information:
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact:
Kassie Hefty
kjhefty@medicine.wisc.edu
608-262-2710
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Project Program Manager(AD025)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/NEPHROLOGY
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
298204-AS
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