Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

MISSION

Join us in shaping the future of emergency nursing! We are dedicated to our mission of advancing excellence and innovation through research, education, resources, advocacy, and collaboration. Our vision is a world where every emergency nurse is empowered and supported to deliver the highest quality patient care. If you're passionate about making a difference, growing professionally, and being part of a dynamic, supportive team, we invite you to join us in this exciting journey of care and progress.

ENA offers a flexible hybrid work schedule that allows employees the opportunity to work from the office two days a week and at home three days a week. We are headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating multiple components of ENA’s membership programs, with accountability for ensuring the effective planning, execution, and completion of key projects and initiatives. This role requires leadership in driving Membership objectives, analyzing data to identify insights, and collaborating with key stakeholders to achieve program goals. The Program Manager will provide oversight to ensure that timelines, budgets, and resources are appropriately managed and that projects align with organizational goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Leadership : Manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines and milestones are met. Coordinate resources, manage timelines, and adjust plans as needed to achieve project goals.
• Data Analysis & Reporting : Analyze program data and metrics to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement. Provide actionable recommendations based on data analysis to improve program outcomes.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including leadership, vendors, and subject matter experts (SMEs), to ensure program objectives are aligned and executed effectively.
• Program Delivery : Oversee the execution of key program activities such as promotions, member programs, webinars, events, and training sessions, ensuring successful implementation.
• Budget & Resource Management : Work within the program budget to allocate resources effectively. Monitor expenses and ensure cost-efficiency while achieving program goals. Manages program-specific budgets and resource plans; collaborates with finance and internal teams to track expenditures, support grant or funding compliance, and ensure efficient use of resources to deliver member value and mission-driven outcomes.
• Process Improvement : Identify and implement process improvements to optimize program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Reporting & Documentation : Prepare and present regular reports to senior management, summarizing program progress, achievements, and areas for improvement.
• Team Collaboration : Work closely with the Membership team and other departments to manage tasks and ensure smooth execution of program activities.
• Contributes to the ENA workplace culture that is consistent with the association’s culture statement and emphasizes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Displays a high level of accountability, taking responsibility for individual actions and the impact on the organization. Views oneself as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership.
• Performs additional related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

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Desired :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position is an exempt / salaried position. The targeted salary range is $75k-$85k annually. Compensation is determined based on a range of factors, including experience, education, certifications or specialized training, skill level and operational needs.

ENA offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that pairs compensation and benefits with meaningful work in a collaborative, engaging, and flexible work environment. Total rewards include a competitive salary, generous paid time off, quality health insurance at reasonable cost, professional development opportunities, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. Additional benefits include dental / vision insurance, employer paid life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an exchange of information; collect, compile and prepare work documents; set-up and maintain work files.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Majority of work is performed in a general office environment. Occasional travel may be required.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his / her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.