Program Manager, Health Education and Career Pathways

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Job Summary

The Program Manager provides end-to-end management of an assigned portfolio of health education and career pathway initiatives. The role is accountable for program planning, implementation, partner coordination, participant experience, performance monitoring, data analysis and outcomes monitoring, continuous improvement, and growth of assigned programs.

The Academy for Innovation in Medicine (AIM) will be the primary initial assignment for this position. The Program Manager will lead AIM implementation, school and internal partner coordination, curriculum and pathway alignment, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement. This includes day-to-day coordination of Grady × AIM Career Connected Learning (CCL) experiences and serving as the Grady-side liaison for post-secondary partnerships connected to AIM, including Atlanta Technical College (ATC). As capacity and priorities evolve, the portfolio will also include additional school-based programs, emerging initiatives, and other health education and career pathway work assigned by the Director.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Experience utilizing spreadsheets, dashboards, data visualization tools, and program management or reporting platforms.
• Experience collaborating with schools, youth-serving organizations, healthcare organizations, workforce development programs, or community-based partners is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple stakeholders, projects, timelines, deliverables, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage program data and outcomes to drive continuous improvement and communicate results effectively.
• Progressive experience leading or supporting complex programs, strategic partnerships, workforce development initiatives, educational programs, or comparable cross-functional projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data collection, analysis, reporting, and visualization, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for program leaders and key stakeholders.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead assigned workforce and education programs from planning through implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Manage the AIM program, serving as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, schedules, curriculum coordination, and program execution.
• Oversee participant engagement, communications, readiness activities, scheduling, and overall program experience.
• Coordinate Career Connected Learning initiatives and support healthcare career pathway development, including partnerships with post-secondary institutions and workforce programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, community organizations, healthcare leaders, workforce partners, and educational institutions.
• Monitor program performance through data tracking, reporting, dashboards, and outcome analysis to drive informed decision-making and program enhancements.
• Collaborate across workforce development and learning initiatives to create seamless participant pathways from education to career opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen, scale, and improve programs while ensuring quality, accountability, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Support portfolio-wide projects, emerging initiatives, budget planning, and other duties as assigned.

Additional duties as assigned.

Core Competencies
These competencies reflect the values and behaviors expected of all Grady team members, regardless of role. They ensure that every employee contributes to safe, high-quality care, positive patient experience, and a collaborative work environment.

1. Patient-Centered Care – Demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of patients and their families.
2. Integrity & Accountability – Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
3. Collaboration & Teamwork – Builds positive relationships, works effectively across departments, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
4. Communication – Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
5. Respect & Inclusion – Creates an inclusive environment by valuing diversity, treating others with dignity, and ensuring equitable care and opportunities for all.
6. Quality & Safety – Adheres to best practices, regulatory standards, and policies to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes.
7. Adaptability & Resilience – Responds effectively to change, remains flexible in dynamic situations, and demonstrates resilience under pressure.
8. Continuous Improvement – Seeks opportunities to improve processes, skills, and outcomes through innovation, learning, and feedback.
9. Leadership & Professionalism – Inspires, guides, and develops individuals and teams while modeling professionalism, fairness, and transparency.
10. Employee Experience Focus – Champions a supportive and engaging employee journey that enables staff to thrive and, in turn, deliver exceptional patient care.

Grady Total Rewards
At Grady, we believe in supporting the health, well-being, and growth of every team member. Our Total Rewards package is designed to provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that make a difference in your life and career, including:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Financial Security: Retirement savings plans with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability coverage.

• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and family leave benefits.

• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, and opportunities for advancement.

• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and discounts on services.

Grady’s Total Rewards are designed to ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and empowered, both at work and beyond.

Why Join Grady?
Grady Health System is more than a hospital — we are a vital part of Atlanta and the surrounding communities. For over 125 years, Grady has been committed to providing exceptional care, advancing health equity, and making a difference in the lives of those we serve. When you join Grady, you become part of a team that values excellence, compassion, innovation, and collaboration.

Here, every role matters. Whether you provide direct patient care, support our operations, or lead teams, you play an important part in fulfilling our mission. We offer opportunities to learn, grow, and build a meaningful career in an environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.

At Grady, we don’t just work, we make an impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Grady Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Grady is dedicated to creating an accessible work environment and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equitable opportunities for success.