Program Manager, Cancer Care Innovation
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At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.
The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.
**This is a 100% remote role. Candidates can reside anywhere in the United States. Strong preference will be given to central and eastern time zone applicants**
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manages the operations and execution of cancer care innovation programs, ensuringprogrammilestonesanddeliverables are implemented on time, within scope, and to quality standards. Proactivelyidentifiesandresolvesoperational issues, bottlenecks, and dependencies tomaintainmomentum. (25%)
- Coordinates and leads collaboration with health systems, pharmaceutical and technology partners,internal partners,and other key stakeholdersproactively, while servingas the primary point of contact for program questions and operational guidance. (15%)
- Plans,facilitates, and follows up on cross-functional meetings, including preparing agendas, documenting action items, tracking completion, and using project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, dashboards) to ensure accountability, visibility, and operational rigor. (15%)
- Creates,monitors, and manages program tracking and reporting systems, including dashboards, monthly and annual reports, and key metrics; analyzes findings and translates insights into actionable recommendations to support problem-solving, program improvements, and inform strategic planning. (15%)
- Facilitates cross-functional integration across ACS pillars, national and regional teams, and fundraising partners, ensuring programs are embedded in organizational operations, positioned for scale, and aligned with broader organizationalobjectives. (10%)
- Identifies, escalates, and mitigates program risks and operational barriers, applying proactive problem-solving, judgment, and continuous improvement practices tomaintainprogram integrity and partner engagement. (10%)
- Overseesprogram budgets, contracts, vendor relationships,and other tasks as assigned,ensuring effective resource allocation, compliance, and accountability. (10%)
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Preferred Degree: Master's Degree
- Certificate(s) or License(s): PMP Certification preferred
- Years of experience: Minimum3-5 years of progressively responsible experience managing complex healthcare or research programs, including multi-stakeholder coordination, program delivery, and performance tracking. Experience in clinical trials, health systems, or cancer carestronglypreferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Knowledge of healthcare delivery systems, clinical trials, and cancer care environments, including understanding of health system operations, community health, implications of health policy, andmulti-stakeholder program implementation.
- Strong program and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously, develop andmaintaintracking systems,monitormetrics, manage budgets/contracts, and ensuretimelyand high-quality program execution.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability toindependentlyengage internal and external partners,facilitatecross-functional meetings, develop clear agendas, capture action items, providetimelyfollow-up, and present program insights to leadership and stakeholders.
- Analytical and problem-solving ability, including the capacity to interpret program performance data,identifytrends and risks, troubleshoot operational challenges, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for program improvements and strategic planning.
- Proactive and detail-oriented mindset, with strong organizational skills, operational insight, and the ability toanticipateissues, drive follow-through, andmaintainaccountability across programs and teams.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities, adapting to change, andmaintaininghigh standardsof quality and compliance.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Occasional travel may be required (generally no more than to 10–15%) may berequiredto visitpartnersor attend relevant conferences, meetings, or training events.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Primarily sedentary work involving extended computer use; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds; ability to travel as necessary.
The starting rate is $84,000-$93,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
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