Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
Medical: Multiple plan options.Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.Vision: Affordable plan with national network.Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
The Program Manager will serve as a leader within the Department of Medicine as well as our Aerospace Medicine Program (ASM).
ASM is a specialty service line that delivers high-reliability care for patients affected by aviation, spaceflight, altitude, and other extreme-environment stressors. Operationally, the program functions as a multidisciplinary evaluation and care-coordination hub by bringing together preventive and austere medicine expertise with integrated specialty access.
The position serves as a strategic and operational partner, responsible for advancing priority initiatives from concept through implementation across both portfolios. Working closely with the Department Chair, Vice Chair, Associate Administrator, Associate Chairs, and Aerospace Medicine leadership, the Program Manager provides programmatic oversight, supports strategic planning and execution, and leads high‑impact, cross‑functional initiatives. The role bridges strategy and operations by coordinating complex initiatives, supporting executive and associate chair priorities, and partnering with practices to improve care models and operational effectiveness.
The Program Manager provides leadership, management, coordination and direction for all assigned programs and systems, and is responsible for operational performance and ensuring the needs of the program are achieved. Manages program/system performance, coordinates resources and balances workload to achieve objectives and strategies. Works with physicians, APPs, allied health staff and practice leadership in development and execution of strategic plans, programmatic logistics, process improvement opportunities and program certification requirements. Provides subject-matter expertise regarding program, system and project. Independently leads problem-solving and decision-making activities (in alignment with supervisors and practice leadership), within the program/system scope and change management process assessing risks and actions to accomplish goals. Continually evaluates processes and procedures for effectiveness and efficiency, while implementing quality improvement efforts. Participates in meetings, work sessions and presentations to ensure timely communication. Accountable for the achievement of program goals, objectives, timelines and programmatic certification. Determines and establishes programmatic/systematic infrastructure, stakeholder relationships and recommendations of communication plans. Manages/coordinates multiple complex systems/programs with internal and external customers. Develops program strategy, program planning, implementation plan(s) and program metrics. Ensures high quality and minimum program costs by implementing and maintaining a quality management program across all programs/systems.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required in management, business administration, health care administration, clinical care or related field with a minimum of 5 years of related experience; OR Master's degree in management, business administration, health care administration, clinical care or related field with a minimum of 3 years management or related experience required. Working knowledge of clinical practice/operations, data management, timeline/project management, computer/related systems are required.
Must have demonstrated competencies in strategic and program/systems thinking, business acumen, clinical practice operations, decision-making, leading change, change management, global thinking, influence without authority, communication, conflict resolution, process and systems change and performance excellence. Must have knowledge of project management and continuous improvement methods.
Must have the ability to independently manage a varied workload of projects and assignments with multiple priorities in a rapidly changing environment. Will need to take initiative to develop and implement innovative solutions to issues with significant financial and operational impact to the program. Working knowledge and understanding of performance metrics, planning and resource development/enhancement is essential. Must have strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated effectiveness in management and group dynamics, including team problem solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills are required.Clinical licensure preferred.
Exemption Status
Exempt
Compensation Detail
$93,392- $140,129 / year; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Monday - Friday; business hours
Weekend Schedule
As needed
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Chelsea Crosby