CME/CE Project Manger

American College of Lifestyle Medicine; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is seeking a CME/CE Project Manager (remote) to oversee ACLM’s diverse CME offerings. This role centralizes project oversight to ensure consistent, efficient development of educational programs and will supervise staff and contractors.

Responsibilities include supporting the Director of CME/CE, planning and tracking projects, developing workflows and onboarding SOPs, monitoring budgets, coordinating stakeholders, and reporting outcomes to

Qualifications

• Experience in project management required; 2–5 years preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in health, education, or business-related field.
• Hands-on with Asana, Zotero, and MS 365; familiarity with LMS.
• Background in healthcare and/or education preferred.
• Positive, proactive, collaborative, solution-oriented, detail- and big-picture oriented, and able to work in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Director of CME/CE.
• Lead project management for all CME/CE-related content, ensuring alignment with goals and timelines.
• Scope, plan, track projects, define objectives, timelines, milestones, and allocate resources.
• Develop standardized workflows, onboarding SOPs, templates, and documentation.
• Monitor progress, assist with budget creation and expense tracking, adjust timelines.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support execution.
• Recruit and oversee onboarding of faculty—subject matter experts, reviewers, editors.
• Design and implement training for contributors to ensure clarity.
• Ensure compliance with policies, accreditation standards, and guidelines.
• Lead project meetings, set agendas, drive decisions, and report outcomes.
• Provide strategic updates to leadership and maintain visibility of active projects.
• Supervise administrative staff, delegate tasks, and support professional development.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in health, education, or business-related field

Tools

Asana

Zotero

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel)

Learning management systems

Job description

If you’re interested in applying for ACLM’s CME/CE Project Manager (remote) position, please ensure your cover letter is included with your uploaded resume. Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered.

Reports to: Director of CME/CE

Range: $50,000–$60,000

Department: Education

Overview: The CME/CE Project Manager leads and streamlines project management across ACLM’s diverse portfolio of courses and other CME/CE offerings. This role serves as a central hub for project oversight, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and excellence in the development and maintenance of ACLM’s spectrum of educational programs. In addition to managing projects, the CME/CE Project Manager supervises administrative/project support staff/contractors.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to the Director of CME/CE.
• Lead project management for all CME/CE-related content, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and timelines.
• Support the scoping, planning, and tracking of current and future projects, including defining objectives, developing timelines and milestones, and allocating resources.
• Develop and implement standardized workflows, faculty onboarding SOPs, templates, and documentation practices to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects.
• Monitor project progress, assist with budget creation and expense tracking, and adjust timelines and processes as needed to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support project execution and resolve cross-functional challenges.
• Recruitment and oversight of onboarding and supporting contributing faculty—including subject matter experts, expert reviewers, editors—for current and future projects.
• Design and operationalize training programs and materials for project contributors to ensure clarity and consistency in expectations and processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, joint accreditation standards and guidelines, and relevant professional and academic standards across all educational offerings.
• Provide leadership during project meetings, establishing agendas and driving discussions to support project goals, team coordination, and solutions.
• Track and report on project outcomes, evaluate success, and recommend improvements for future initiatives.
• Provide strategic updates and recommendations to leadership, maintaining a comprehensive view of all active and upcoming projects.
• Supervise and mentor administrative/project support staff, with responsibility for delegating tasks, providing guidance, and supporting their professional development.

Requirements:

• Experience: Project management experience required; 2-5 years preferred.
• Education: Minimum bachelor’s degree in a health, education, or business-related field.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Asana, Zotero, Microsoft 365 suite (Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel), and familiarity with learning management systems.
• Industry Knowledge: Background in healthcare and/or education preferred.
• Personal Attributes: Positive, proactive, collaborative, solution-oriented, detail-and big-picture oriented, and works well in a remote team environment.

Key Measures of Success:

• On‑time delivery: ≥75% of major milestones and deliverables completed on schedule across the education portfolio.
• Operational consistency: Standardized workflows, SOPs, and templates implemented and adopted across all active programs.
• Efficiency gains: Reduced onboarding and project cycle time for contributors through improved processes and documentation.
• Quality and compliance: Deliverables meet internal quality standards and joint accreditation requirements with minimized rework.
• Stakeholder experience: High satisfaction from internal partners and external faculty contributors, demonstrated through feedback and responsiveness.

Travel Required:

Limited travel is required for this position. The CME/CE Project Manager is expected to attend ACLM’s annual conference. Additional travel may be requested on an as‑needed basis to support organizational priorities.

Additional Information:

This position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of education, nonprofit healthcare, and project management. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational and strategic thinking skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for improving systems and processes. This role is critical to ACLM’s mission to advance the practice of lifestyle medicine through high-quality education for healthcare professionals and trainees.

Additional requirements:

• Commitment to professionalism, responsiveness, and high‑quality service delivery
• Alignment with the organization’s mission to advance lifestyle medicine and improve health outcomes
• This is a full‑time remote position. Team members must have a reliable internet connection and be available during core business hours.
• Some flexibility in schedule may be required to meet organizational needs across time zones.
• Occasional travel (up to 1–2 times per year) may be required for partner meetings, convenings, or conferences.
• The position requires extended periods of computer use in a home‑office environment. The organization provides access to necessary software and systems; employees are responsible for maintaining a professional workspace and reliable connectivity.
• The team collaborates primarily through virtual tools (e.g. Teams, Asana, etc.); regular participation and prompt communication are expected.
• This is a full‑time, exempt position.
• Salary range: $50,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• ACLM offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account, and life insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays)
• Paid parental leave
• Remote work flexibility
• ACLM is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.