Remote Senior Program Manager

Summary

Join the National Safety Council as a Senior Program Manager - Work to Zero to develop and execute programs within the Work to Zero initiative, focusing on eliminating fatalities in the workplace through safety technology adoption.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in project management with increasing responsibilities spanning multiple simultaneous projects
• Master’s degree preferred
• A degree in EHS or public health is preferred
• Experience in marketing and communication strategy development preferred
• Experience in event management preferred
• Experience working with executive-level EHS professionals preferred
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and Internet computer skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the Work to Zero strategy specifically around educational and business development projects
• Develop education and business development-related proposals for new initiatives, activities, and projects
• Integrate smaller projects, initiatives, and ongoing project plans into a cohesive strategic plan to include key deliverables and milestones and the tasks required to complete each
• Execute the work or assign work as part of the plan. Manage the budgets and colleagues to complete all activities on time-related to the project
• Regularly monitor the key performance indicators and control the processes/tasks associated with the project. Report to stakeholders on project progress. Elevate issues while providing strategies for ensuring program success
• Provide knowledge through the development of key messages and educational content to reach the target population with the partnership of internal Marketing & Communication teams
• Write articles, blogs, or white papers and present them on webinars and at conferences - or similar outreach documents for print or online publications
• Managed the annual Work to Zero Summit in collaboration with the internal Conventions team. Responsible for the overall concept, agenda, educational content, and speaker management of the event
• Participate in trade shows or other similar events
• Serve as a representative and speaker for Work to Zero at internal and external events
• Engage in regular communication with, and build relationships in all directions (e.g., peers, supervisors, funders, stakeholders) to advance the strategy/program
• Effectively communicate with external stakeholders to build relationships in support of Work to Zero
• Manage the Work to Zero Advisory Council, including developing and executing strategy, relationship management, and meeting logistics
• Support and encourage an environment that appreciates the diversity of employees’ and stakeholders’ styles, opinions, and perspectives
• Relay information, build consensus, fact-find, and maintain transparency and open exchange while keeping partners up to date and notified of program status and impact
• Communicate with other NSC initiatives, campaigns, and departments to identify potential dissemination and cross-collaboration opportunities
• Maintains current knowledge of EHS/technology best practices by interfacing with EHS professionals, subject matter experts, and thought leaders

Benefits

• At least 20 PTO days accrued 1st year
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 403(b) & Roth 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
• Reimbursable training
• Student loan pay-down