Program Manager - Hybrid - Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: MVA Community Engagement/Educa Job Summary: The Program Manager supports both internal and external engagement efforts, serving as a key liaison. The role oversees event planning and coordination, annual community events, and other collaborative initiatives throughout the year. Responsibilities include managing communications, preparing materials, coordinating logistics, and supporting hosting or co-hosting activities. The Program Manager also tracks program metrics and impact, maintains data and databases, and manages basic program budgets. This role requires a balance of strong collaboration skills and the ability to work independently while supporting meaningful, community-centered programming. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm CST, with occasional weekend requirements . 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.

Requirements

• Data and database management
• Intermediate program management capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Canva proficiency
• Experience with Microsoft Planner
• Intermediate-level REDCap experience
• Strong collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Program Management (Intermediate): Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific program goals and objectives.
• Financial Processes (Intermediate): Ability to monitor costs, expenses and revenue as well as the ability to manage those costs and expenses in relation to budgeted amounts.
• Process Improvement (Intermediate): Identifies, analyzes and improves upon existing business processes for optimization and to meet standards of quality.
• Peer Leadership (Intermediate): The ability to show leadership and influence people of equal rank in an effort to accomplish team goals.
• Networking (Intermediate): Build relationships through industry contacts, professional organizations and individuals.
• Quality Management (Intermediate): Developing a systematic process of checking to see whether a process or service is meeting specific requirements.
• Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: 3 years
• Bachelor's

Responsibilities

• Oversees the creation, coordination and execution of the program.
• Provides budgetary management to the program.
• Provides training and guidance for individuals supporting the program.
• Promotes growth and expansion of the program.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager