Program Specialist - Roger Maris Cancer Center - FT Weekdays

Sanford Research; Fargo (ND); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in Fargo is seeking a Program Specialist for the Roger Maris Cancer Center. This full-time role offers opportunities to manage complex projects while working with multiple departments, providing critical support to enhance healthcare delivery. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project management, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to community impact.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Generous PTO program

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Voluntary benefits

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Five to eight years' experience managing projects required.
• Experience working with business stakeholders required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex project management initiatives.
• Build professional networks to support project success.
• Assess program/project risks and propose resolutions.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Problem resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Program Specialist - Roger Maris Cancer Center - FT Weekdays

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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

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Health Insurance

We offer multiple health plan options allowing you flexibility to choose what fits best for your family.

Paid Time Off

With our paid time off program we encourage you to take time away to re-charge and re-fresh.

Voluntary Benefits

A large assortment of voluntary benefits allow you to customize your benefit package.

Company Paid Benefits

Eligible employees receive base life insurance and disability at no cost to help with financial needs.

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

We provide a generous employer match contribution while you put away money for your retirement.

Employee Perks

Employees get access to a wide selection of discounts/perks both local and nationwide.

Job Details

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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Roger Maris Cancer Ctr

Location: Fargo, ND

Address: 820 4th St N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: 37.50 - 62.00

Department Details

Come join our team at the Roger Maris Cancer Center. In this role you will be involved in local and enterprise wide workflow projects, you will work with multiple departments, and be able to educate staff on new processes. This role will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference for those within the community.

Schedule would consist of 8 hour day shifts. Shifts are 8:00AM- 5:00PM with no evenings shifts, weekends or holiday commitment.

Job Summary

The Program Manager applies advanced knowledge and experience to complex, interconnected complementary projects while ensuring projects are in line with each other. Works independently with minimal direction on day-to-day work. Determines own methods and approaches to work; establishes work priorities and timelines for own work, as well as project teams. Program management often requires problem resolution for unique and complex challenges and requires generation of solutions that look beyond the immediate problem to wider implications. Builds professional networks and identifies and connects resources to solve issues and achieve goals. Serves as a resource for leadership, stakeholders, and project team.

Aligns program projects and assesses the impact of programs on business performance. Provides direction and leadership to project teams working on program projects. Defines the scope of the program and projects that support it while defining best practices, processes, and policies to ensure alignment with program objectives. Plans, organizes, and delivers key projects/programs and its activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization. Details the roadmap for program management within focal area. Manages resources, schedules, financials and adheres to quality and control guidelines. Assesses program/project risks, proposes resolutions, manages change requests, and tracks implementation of resolution through to completion. Verifies that the program achieves the proposed benefits defined in the business case.

The Program Manager has authority over the program and its projects and assumes responsibility for the overall program. Contributes to process improvement initiatives as it relates to improving program/project delivery. Serves as change agent, influencing stakeholders and project deliverables to change organizational culture and processes. Presents program/project proposals, updates, and outcomes to senior leadership.

According to team and organizational needs, may perform project manager duties.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in project management or related field required.

Five to eight years' experience managing multiple high-risk, high-cost full lifecycle projects within a program required. Previous experience working with business stakeholders in a cross-functional matrix environment required. Intermediate level of proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office required.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly desired and may be required for some departments. Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification preferred.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0208202

Job Function: General Administration

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