Program Manager (Hybrid)

American Medical Association; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Medical Association (AMA) invites applications for a Program Manager (Hybrid) in Chicago, IL. This role leads JAMA+ program development, manages cross-functional workflows with Editorial and Publishing, and supports JAMA Summit initiatives.

Hybrid work requires three days in the office weekly. Ideal candidates will have strong program management experience, a background in scholarly publishing, and proven collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• 5+ years of program and project management experience.
• Experience in scholarly publishing preferred.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• People management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the JAMA+ program portfolio including cross-functional coordination across Editorial and Publishing teams.
• Develop and execute plans for content curation, channels, and launches for JAMA+.
• Establish metrics and evaluate program performance; report insights.
• Lead planning and execution for JAMA Summit and related initiatives.
• Mentor and manage program staff, set objectives and foster teamwork.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Program Manager (Hybrid) Chicago, IL

The American Medical Association (AMA) isthe nation'slargest professional Association of physicians and a non-profitorganization.We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America'sphysicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation.To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art andscience of medicine and the betterment of public health. At AMA, our mission to improve the health ofthe nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culturewhere every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, weadvance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve. We encourage and support professional development forouremployees,and we are dedicated tosocialresponsibility.We invite you to learn more about us and we look forwardto getting to know you. We have an opportunity at our corporate officesinChicago for aProgram Manager (Hybrid)on ourJAMA / Scientific Publishingteam. This isa hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 daysa week in the office.

Summary

Manage the JAMA+ programs that feature interdisciplinary content from across the JAMA Network journals on important medical topics such as artificial intelligence, women's health, and clinical trials research. In collaboration with the Senior Program Manager, develop and implement plans to strengthen JAMA's thought leadership through JAMA Summit and related programs. Implement approaches for existing JAMA+ channels in coordinationwith Editors in Chief and program team, manage launches of new JAMA+ channels with a collaborative team across Editorial and Publishing, and measure and evaluate performance across the program lifecycle. This role requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in their job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. This role solves complex problems and works with independence, receiving minimal guidance. This role may drive defined workstreams within a broader project or may have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives. Typically acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Essential Functions

Below in bullet format enter the essential job duties for the specific role including day-to-day work being done and how it is being done. Activities or projects that shift year-over-year are included in APEX/performance management. Label each section with a short header. All sections together must equal 100%, a section must be weighed 10% or more, and no more than 3 sections of functional duties permitted. If this role has direct report(s), an additional section for people management will appear.

JAMA+ Program Management - 40%

• Facilitate the design and implementation of each JAMA+ channel project plan including maintaining project workflows, coordinating timelines and deliverables, creating project charters and workplans, setting goals, and implementing evaluation methods.
• Manage and monitor work plans across multiple workstreams to ensure all milestones are met on time, with high quality, to budget, and to expectations; ensure efficient and effective project delivery.
• Identify execution risks and operational challenges, communicate concerns to the Senior Program Manager and relevant stakeholders, and help implement migitation approaches as as appropriate.
• Establish metrics to support evaluation of the JAMA+ program performance and impact. Track and report on program progress with data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify operational risks and challenges associated with the JAMA+ program and help develop risk mitigation plans to ensure smooth execution. Proactively address issues as they arise and implement contingency plans to minimize disruptions.

JAMA+ Program Development - 25%

• Support planning and execution activities for new JAMA+ channel launches. Manage collaborative Editorial and Publishing project team to develop launch plans.
• In close collaboration with Editors in Chief and program team, develop and execute plans and workflows for content curation, multimedia, and features for new JAMA+ channels.
• Manage complex cross-functional workflows for JAMA+ launches across technical, marketing, communications, program, and multimedia teams to ensure successful execution.
• Evaluate, measure, and monitor the performance of new JAMA+ channels after launch.
• Lead annual strategy meetings with JAMA+ Editors in Chief and teams across Editorial and Publishing.

JAMA Summit and Other Initiatives 25%

• Support planning and execution of JAMA Summit and related program initiatives.
• In close collaboration with the Senior Program Manager, execute tactics to scale and grow the JAMA Summit program to increase and activate key audiences. Facilitate global outreach, society partnerships, and dissemination activities. Execute plans to increase Summit frequency.
• Evaluate, measure and monitor JAMA Summit impact across the lifecycle.

Staff Management (select from dropdown): 10%

• Lead, mentor, and provide management oversight for staff.
• Responsible for setting objectives, evaluating employee performance, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Responsible for developing staff knowledge and skills to support career development.
• May include other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor's degree required, master's degree strongly preferred
• 2. 5+ years of experience in program and project management required; experience within scholarlypublishing environments preferred.
• 3. Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional teams preferred.
• 4. Experience in people management preferred.

Candidate Profile

• 1. Experience interacting with senior medical experts or executives preferred.
• 2. Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• 3. Excellent meeting facilitation and presentation skills required.
• 4. Demonstrated experience with operational planning, implementation, and evaluation of multiple, complex projects including convening project teams, and organizing multi-faceted project plans.
• 5. Demonstrated analytical and data-driven approach to issues; demonstrated ability to measure program impact.
• 6. Ability to work with individuals from different disciplines, contributing as a team member, as well as being self-motivated and a strong individual contributor.
• 7. Some travel required (local, national, overnight).
• 8. Master's degree or PMP preferred.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago. This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $87,394 - $115,797. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association’s benefits offerings, please click here. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

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