Program Manager

Manage a defined portfolio of intra  and inter departmental projects, providing comprehensive project leadership from design through execution and closeout. Develop and implement project management best practices, processes, and methodologies to ensure successful project delivery.

Develop project charters, workplans, timelines, dependencies, and success metrics; monitor progress and proactively address risks and issues.

Lead and consult on the development of presentations and other written materials suitable for transmission to the Deputy Executive Director and other PCORI leadership, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to organizational guidelines for internal and external memos, presentations, and correspondence

Ensure effective coordination across teams to maintain alignment with organizational strategy, timelines, and deliverables.

Provide strategic guidance and analytic support to ODED SPO on priority initiatives.

Conduct research, analysis, and environmental scans; synthesize findings into clear, actionable briefing materials, presentations, and decision memos.

Support leadership in assessing options, tradeoffs, and implications related to strategic initiatives.

In coordination with the Director, proactively identify strategic opportunities for intra- and inter-departmental opportunities.

Consistent with priorities defined by the Director, lead and participate in internal workgroups and task forces to promote cross functional coordination, information sharing, and alignment of priorities.

Facilitate meetings and discussions with internal teams and, as appropriate, external stakeholders.

Serve as a liaison across departments to ensure timely flow of information and shared understanding of goals and expectations.

Support departmental planning activities, including implementation planning and progress tracking.

Advise on, document, and improve departmental processes and workflows; identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Develop and maintain project tracking tools, dashboards, and templates that promote consistency and transparency.

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed, team‑based environment.

Demonstrated program and project management expertise, including superior organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to think strategically and analytically while managing complex, concurrent priorities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior leadership.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage up, and operate effectively amid ambiguity and change.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint) and familiarity with project management tools.