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.

Under minimal supervision, this position provides high level program management to all aspects of special programs including Area Board of Directors and Leadership Councils and complex Corporate Partnerships. Service delivery includes planning, pilot testing, best practices, training, material development evaluation, and measurement components and promotion. This position will support these programs through the complete life-cycle (from implementation through to completion).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate and coordinate the work of multiple programs engaged in the establishment and implementation of new strategic processes and projects.

• Serves as the primary contact and coordinator triage contact handling situations and inquiries originating from various entities, Teams, Committee members, vendors and/or Task Force members.

• Identifies and works to remove barriers to successful completion of the overall program, with particular emphasis on resolving issues with cross-module implications.

• Facilitates decision making processes as appropriate, serving as liaison between involved parties, and adjudicating disagreements on approach to ensure the maintenance of an integrated focus for the overall program.

• Provides timely status updates.

• Develop, maintain, and effectively execute project plans throughout the life of assigned program (s) according to established procedures, channels and success expectations.

• Contribute to continual process and people management innovation, supporting effective delivery of solutions.

• Establish clear parameters supporting the success of all programs.

• Understand and communicate business needs to the team.

• Develops and manages consistently deployed nationwide mode to support goals and strategies.

• Conducts market research and applies data to any work previously conducted by the Society, in development and rollout of best practices directory and program materials.

• Incorporates national delivery components with community-based components to be available using standardized core essential elements. Implement programs, activities and functions designed to achieve the goals and priorities of the American Cancer Society.

• Manage and adhere to department budget.

• Participates in meetings and conference calls, take notes, distribute information, and provide overall support to the Vice President and Executive Director.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

FORMAL KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor's degree

• One to three years in successful program and project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional product teams within budgetary and schedule constraints

OTHER SKILLS

• Knowledge of Project Management principles, methods and techniques

• Ability to strategically and tactically organize and structure activities, paying particular attention to detail

• Ability to handle multiple planned and unplanned projects, roles and responsibilities

• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Tactical and strategic management experience managing teams involved in multiple activities

• Knowledge of decision-making and problem-solving techniques to facilitate effective project and organizational leadership Intermediate skills in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Salesforce

• Demonstrated ability to grasp a general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologies Demonstrated experience collecting, documenting and communicating program/project design requirements

• Good understanding of business and financial principles, demonstrated by experience managing budgets, schedules and resources

• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision

• Demonstrated work ethic, integrity and professional conduct

• Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills

• Persistent attention to detail, while maintaining an overall view of the situation

• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.

• Ability to communicate with volunteers, staff, and constituencies from multiple organizations, and to provide strategic guidance in a collaborative, consultative, and positive manner.

• Ability to build consensus and to work through others in achieving desired results and objectives.

• Consistent ability to set and deliver against a work plan in a fast-paced environment.

• Short- and long-term operational planning skills.

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Salesforce

SPECIAL MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

• Travel required approximately 10 or more

• No or very limited physical effort required.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

The starting rate is $80,000 to $85,000. 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.