Innovation Program Manager

Innovation Program Manager

02 Oct 2024
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 19113 Philadelphia USA

Innovation Program Manager

Reference #: 1009877

SHIFT:Day (United States of America)Seeking Breakthrough MakersChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionCHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.A Brief Overview

The operating and business models that have served healthcare systems well for many years are showing signs of strain. Demand for services outstripping supply, predicted shortages of healthcare workers, rising rates of burnout, and shrinking operating margins are forcing healthcare systems to rethink how they organize and deliver healthcare. The Innovation Program Manager leads the Innovation Catalyst Program, a new program that uses design thinking methodology to support clinical and operational teams in designing new and innovative ways of doing our work and providing care for patients and families.

This role is responsible for providing coordination, project, and personnel management for the Innovation Catalyst Program, ultimately driving transformative change within the organization. This role will report to the Director of Human Factors and Systems Design and work directly with Innovation Catalyst Program (ICP) leadership as well as collaborate with other leaders/team members within CHQA, DTS, and across the enterprise. Together they will set the strategic and operational vision for the program. This role is a working manager role and will also carry a project load in addition to leadership responsibilities.This is a hybrid position. Candidate should be expected to work three days a week onsite out of the Roberts Center for Pediatric Research.What you will do

Program Management/People Management

Responsible for maintaining the overall portfolio of work and collaboratively driving the innovation catalyst agenda at CHOP, including setting the vision for the Innovation Catalyst Program

Coordinates all process pertaining to intake, steering committee review, and analysis of innovation queue

Evaluate and prioritize project ideas based on strategic fit, feasibility, and potential impact

Coordinate integration of services between various support teams/services supporting ICP projects

Identify and mitigate risks associated with projects

Recruiting, coaching, development and supervision of competent team members, efficient systems and a satisfied workforce

Manage efforts of the innovation advisors supporting projects through direct supervision, coaching or advice as appropriate for projects they are supporting

Relationship Building

Represent ICP in internal committees as needed to promote culture of innovation

Provide thought partnership on ICP programs and services across the enterprise

Foster relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization to build momentum and support for innovation initiatives

Stay up to date of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for innovation and disruption

Contribute to the development of an outreach and marketing strategy in partnership with Director of HF and the Innovation Education and Consulting Lead

Program Evaluation, Continuous Improvement

Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of the program. Analyze data and provide regular updates to stakeholders

Design and develop assessment strategies and tools to evaluate program results and measure business impact

Ongoing evaluation of program with a focus on improving processes to increase efficiency and reduce redundancy inclusive of intake, prioritization and publication

Innovation Methods Education, Training

Partner with Innovation Education and Consulting Lead on the design and execution of the education program as well as the evaluation process for the program

Build capability and teach design thinking to project teams as well as future expansion of education program

Serve as a consultant and content expert on design thinking

Drive cultural change by fostering a climate of experimentation and continuous learning

Education Qualifications

Master's Degree Business Administration, Health Administration, Engineering, Design or similar field of study Required

Experience Qualifications

At least five (5) years related experience working a healthcare environment Required

At least three (3) years program coordinator/manager in large complex program Preferred

At least three (3) years managerial/supervisory role in a hospital/healthcare setting Preferred

At least three (3) years Demonstrating application of design thinking and human centered design to achieve impactful results Preferred.

Skills and Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills (Required proficiency)

Strong organizational, project management and time management skills with expectation of obtaining PMP, if applicable, within agreed upon timeframe (Required proficiency)

Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and interface effectively and professionally with executives and stakeholders (Required proficiency)

Advanced proficiency with MS Office applications-project management and communication tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (Required proficiency)

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail (Required proficiency)

Experience using and knowledge of design thinking frameworks with expectation to gain knowledge through taking courses and obtaining certification if applicable, within agreed timeframe upon hire (Required proficiency)

Ability to plan, organize work and use time effectively and independently (Required proficiency)

Experience with design thinking, lean startup methodology, and other innovation frameworks (Preferred proficiency)

Web Development and User Experience (UX) expertise (Preferred proficiency)

Change management expertise with the ability to navigate through ambiguity and resistance to change (Required proficiency)

Knowledge of emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, IoT, etc., and their applications in business (Preferred proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Project Management Certification (PMP) - Project Management Institute - upon hire - Required

Project Management Institute (PMI) Membership - Project Management Institute - - PreferredTo carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed un

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