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UCSF Health Converge Program Manager at UCSF Health in CA, CA
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Job Description
About the Role:
UCSF Health seeks a strategic and execution-oriented program manager who will own the implementation of UCSF Health Converge, a new health AI accelerator. Reporting directly to the VP / Executive Director of UCSF Health Converge, this critical position provides strategic and tactical oversight of accelerator implementation, governance, and project execution while collaborating closely with executive leaders, clinicians, data scientists, IT professionals, and operational teams to drive the selection process and successful project execution. The role manages the work of the project managers assigned to each selected project and is responsible for the day-to-day linkages between the selected companies and identified project cohorts at UCSF Health. The Program Manager serves as the primary coordinator across the organization for the accelerator projects, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, supporting operational teams, and the successful execution of selected projects. The role requires strong leadership (including ability to lead by influence), technical acumen, and healthcare experience to bridge the gap between AI innovation, clinical informatics, IT infrastructure, and health system operations.
Involves providing strategic guidance, advising and decision-making on behalf of an executive (generally defined as Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, or Vice Provost), relative to strategic academic and resource planning, short and long-range policy development, communications and high-level analyses of new program development. In addition to executive advising, may also manage an independent program and/or professional staff engaged in a range of administrative functions.
Department Description:
UCSF Health is launching UCSF Health Converge -- a new health AI accelerator that brings select companies together with clinicians, operators, and technology leaders within our nationally ranked academic health system to build, validate, and scale AI solutions in real care-delivery settings.
UCSF Health recognizes that the health systems of the future must have better tools for care teams, better support for patients, and a clear path for responsibly using AI to improve care. Delivering on that promise requires solving one of healthcare’s most difficult technical challenges: how to build enterprise-grade, patient-centered, clinically effective AI solutions in one of the most complex and highly regulated environments in the country.
Centering on an “inside-out” approach, UCSF Health Converge will select a small number of companies annually to co-develop tools with UCSF Health experts within the workflows, technology systems, and operational realities that determine whether an innovation can successfully address enterprise-level health system challenges and improve the experience of patients and care teams at scale.
The accelerator will focus on solutions that align with UCSF Health’s standards for clinical excellence, safety, trustworthiness, equity, and patient-centered care. Success will be measured by impact within the health system- whether solutions can improve patient care, fit into existing workflows, be adopted by care teams, and scale responsibly across specialties and care settings.
Responsibilities
| % of time | Essential Function (Yes/No) | Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Yes | Directly manages the work of project managers assigned to each project; coordinates with them on project structure, workflow, program calendar and milestones, and production of regular reporting. Ensures each project’s efforts are on track and aligned with agreed upon goals and milestones. Identifies risks and obstacles; develops mitigation plans in collaboration with the Executive Director and other relevant stakeholders. Coordinates with Health System functions (e.g., IT / AI governance, compliance, privacy) to streamline any necessary reviews for workstreams, pilots, and ultimately implementation. |
| 25 | Yes | In coordination w/ VC partners and Health System leadership, runs the application, screening and selection process; manages the sourcing pipeline; manages onboarding process for selected program participants, coordinates with IT and AI team to establish project cohorts. |
| 20 | Yes | Monitors and tracks project success against established milestones. Prepares regular reports / materials for UCSFH Converge’ s governance committees, as well as updates for other relevant stakeholders -- offering actionable insights that drive decision-making and successful project implementation. |
| 10 | Yes | Develops and manages UCSFH Converge’ s budget; tracks and reports on UCSF Health’s financial and in-kind contributions. |
| 5 | Yes | In collaboration with the Communications / Events teams, orchestrates events (e.g. a demo day) to facilitate ongoing exposure to strategic partners and relevant internal and external stakeholders. |
| 100% | ||
| 40 | Yes | Directly manages the work of project managers assigned to each project; coordinates with them on project structure, workflow, program calendar and milestones, and production of regular reporting. Ensures each project’s efforts are on track and aligned with agreed upon goals and milestones. Identifies risks and obstacles; develops mitigation plans in collaboration with the Executive Director and other relevant stakeholders. Coordinates with Health System functions (e.g., IT / AI governance, compliance, privacy) to streamline any necessary reviews for workstreams, pilots, and ultimately implementation. |
| 25 | Yes | In coordination w/ VC partners and Health System leadership, runs the application, screening and selection process; manages the sourcing pipeline; manages onboarding process for selected program participants, coordinates with IT and AI team to establish project cohorts. |
| 20 | Yes | Monitors and tracks project success against established milestones. Prepares regular reports / materials for UCSFH Converge’ s governance committees, as well as updates for other relevant stakeholders -- offering actionable insights that drive decision-making and successful project implementation. |
| 10 | Yes | Develops and manages UCSFH Converge’ s budget; tracks and reports on UCSF Health’s financial and in-kind contributions. |
| 5 | Yes | In collaboration with the Communications / Events teams, orchestrates events (e.g. a demo day) to facilitate ongoing exposure to strategic partners and relevant internal and external stakeholders. |
| 100% | ||
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience/training.
- Six (6) years of relevant high-level administration and program management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and oversee complex AI and/or clinical technology programs within a healthcare setting.
- Advanced skills in short- and long-range planning, program and project management, facilitation, and collaboration.
- Sound strategic thinking and consulting skills with the ability to guide organizations toward practical strategies and solutions.
- Advanced ability to coach, facilitate, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Advanced ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with a broad range of staff, leaders, and community partners.
- Advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with IT professionals, clinicians, operational leaders, staff, and external program participants.
- Proficiency with standard organizational software and computer applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex and technical information to diverse audiences, including executive leadership and key stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or related field).
- Knowledge of AI applications in clinical care, health system operations, and revenue cycle management.
- Experience with AI governance, compliance, privacy, and regulatory considerations in healthcare.
- Experience working in a technology startup, innovation hub, or accelerator, preferably in healthcare.
- Experience working successfully within an academic medical center or integrated health system.
- Knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting techniques.
About the Company
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
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