Program Manager

Program Manager

Organization: Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

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Job Summary:

Plans, develops and executes ongoing programs that impact a significant segment of the organization. The Program Manager supports planning, coordination, and execution of TRIAD's grant funded programs. This role ensures strong operational infrastructure, high quality data and evaluation practices, and coordinated communication across teams.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

Program & Grant Coordination

• Manage operational activities for assigned programs, including tracking deliverables, timelines, and documentation
• Coordinate internal communication, ensuring clear routing of inquiries and timely follow-up
• Support cross-team planning to maintain consistency of materials, workflows, and program outputs

Data, Reporting & Evaluation

• Maintain and update program databases and dashboards (e.g., REDCap, Smartsheets, internal trackers)
• Enter, organize, and clean monthly or quarterly program data to support required reports
• Collaborate with evaluation partners by preparing summaries, responding to questions, and implementing requested edits

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work closely with TRIAD service lines to align processes and coordinate shared activities
• Support collaborative content development, event planning, and outcome tracking

Technical Assistance & Event Support

• Assist with monitoring incoming requests for services and coordinating internal follow-up
• Support planning, promotion, and execution of virtual and in-person events
• Provide real-time assistance during virtual sessions (polls, Q&A, resources) and help review post-event data

Technical Capabilities:

• Program Management (Intermediate)
• Financial Processes (Intermediate)
• Process Improvement (Intermediate)
• Peer Leadership (Intermediate)
• Networking (Intermediate)
• Quality Management (Intermediate)

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 3 years relevant work experience

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.