Program Manager - Center for Advancing Population Science

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. in the United States seeks a seasoned program manager to lead division- or department-wide initiatives. You will guide the team to align with goals, manage timelines, and drive successful program outcomes.

The role requires coordinating budgets, staffing, and materials, plus data collection, reporting, and compliance with policies. You will engage with stakeholders and contribute to ongoing program development and outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience in program management preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and institutional policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain program timeline with deadlines.
• Develop and manage program budget.
• Schedule people and material resources.
• Recruit and train program staff.
• Coordinate development of materials and reports.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and dissemination of program data.
• Develop, implement, and maintain databases for the program.
• Organize internal and external meetings, site visits, and events.
• Oversee training for program participants.
• Coordinate and manage program outreach activities with community organizations.
• Ensure program data and progress are reported to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional policies.
• Contribute to literature searches and funding opportunities.
• Participate on committees relevant to program advancement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

Work independently, under the direction of the Program Director, Principle Investigator, or Department Chair to manage the activities of a division-wide or department-wide program. Provide direction and guidance to the team to facilitate the achievement of the program’s goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain program timeline including tracking deadlines for program deliverables.
• Develop and manage program budget.
• Schedule people and material resources.
• Recruit and train program staff.
• Coordinate the development of program materials including educational materials, marketing materials, websites, forms, and reports.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and dissemination of program data.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive databases and files related to the program.
• Organize internal and external meetings, site visits, and special events.
• Oversee training for program participants.
• Coordinate and manage program outreach activities including acting as a liason with community organizations.
• Ensure program data and progress are reported to program stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional policies.
• Participate in the development of program resources through literature searches, contact with outside programs, and review of funding opportunities.
• Participate on appropriate committees relevant to the advancement of the program and the profession or area of research.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge–Skills–Abilities

Knowledge of technical, business, consultation, project management, and cultural awareness. Customer focus, building trust, communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis. Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree Minimum Required Experience: 6 years

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. Work Environment Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment. Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

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Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers.

Values

Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws.

We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within.

Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

For more information, please visit our institutional website.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Us

Together, we can build a healthier world. A student, an educator, a scientist and a community leader — alone, they can do many things. Together, the question isn’t what they can do, but what can’t they.

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings together the most inquisitive, passionate minds in science, medicine, education and community engagement to tackle today’s toughest challenges in health and society. Academic medicine is at the center of where scientists, physicians and students work hand-in-hand with the community to ask the most important questions and fuel the cycle of innovation that shapes the future of medicine.

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With around 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,500 full-time employees, MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders working in collaboration to pioneer pathways to a healthier world and drive a continuous cycle of life-changing discovery.