Program Director I

Position Description:

Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way-with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That's why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).

As a Program Director I, you will work independently, under the direction of the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) Sr. Director of Operations and Scientific Directors to maintain and manage the Project Management Office (PMO) activities of CIBMTR ensuring the successful delivery of projects and programs. This role involves strategic planning, resource management, and the implementation of best practices to facilitate the achievement of the program's goals.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and implement PMO strategies, methodologies, and standards to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Provide leadership and direction to the PMO team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Align PMO activities with the strategic objectives of the organization.
• Operational Management
  • Direct and manage the operational development and implementation of CIBMTR business initiatives to facilitate global hematopoietic transplant, cellular therapy, and regenerative medicine registry projects, studies, and datasets.
  • Supervise PMO staff, including recruitment, hiring, orientation, training and development, and performance evaluation.
  • Collaborate with bi-campus CIBMTR operational teams to determine feasibility, support feasibility assessment, project planning, budget preparation, and contracting for new and ongoing business projects/studies.
  • Establish project plans and track project implementation/milestones for new and ongoing business projects/studies.
  • Develop and implement PMO standard operating processes related to responsibilities and obligations.
  • Facilitate cross-functional project/study management.
  • Develop processes to ensure quality deliverables and excellent customer service.
  • Oversee coordination and implementation of project timelines, including tracking deadlines for program deliverables.
  • Schedule people and material resources.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
  • Liaise with external organizations as required.
  • Ensure program data and progress are reported to stakeholders through written reports and verbal presentations, including quarterly functional area status reports to CIBMTR senior leadership.
• Quality and ComplianceResource Management
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional policies in data sharing and deliverables.
  • Oversee the collection, analysis, and dissemination of PMO metrics.
  • Develop processes to ensure quality deliverables and excellent customer service.
  • Oversee training for external program participants, as needed.
  • Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive databases and files to track program deliverables.
  • Develop and manage the PMO budget, ensuring optimal use of resources.
  • Allocate resources effectively to ensure project success.

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or a related field.
Minimum experience: 10 years in project/program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred education: Master's degree or above
Preferred experience: Research administration, Program Management, healthcare and/or clinical

Certification: PMP, PgMP, or similar project management certification. CITI training required within 90 days of hire.

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Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave

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For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

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