Sr. Program Manager

The Role:

As the Sr. Program Manager, you will provide hands-on leadership, actively working alongside a team of Project Managers to drive customer-facing programs that span both hardware and software solutions within our pharmacy automation fulfillment initiatives. This role requires a collaborative, "roll up your sleeves" leader who is immersed in the day-to-day execution—working directly with the team to organize, direct, and manage activities across multiple programs. You will lead programs of varying sizes and complexity, often involving 50+ team members, from inception through completion. Your responsibilities will include developing strategies, establishing project schedules, defining deliverables, and ensuring thorough documentation to support concurrent, high-impact programs. Additionally, you will identify the required expertise for each program and work closely with project teams, fostering alignment with both external and internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Software Development, and Product teams, to ensure successful outcomes.

What you’ll do: 

• Lead Programs Through Hands-On Involvement: Actively manage various hardware and software programs from inception to completion, fully engaging in each phase to ensure successful outcomes.
• Hands-On Team Support: Roll up your sleeves to support a team of Project Managers by working alongside them—creating project schedules, assigning actionable tasks, and providing direct guidance to ensure each step is executed effectively.
• Drive Strategic Initiatives Through Active Involvement: Define strategies and initiate programs that drive iA’s growth. Actively implement these initiatives, ensuring they are impactful and aligned with organizational goals.
• Proactively Resolve Technical Challenges: Directly tackle technical issues as they arise, applying your expertise to swiftly resolve challenges and ensure smooth program progression.
• Translate Business and Technical Needs: Identify technical impacts on the organization, bridging business requirements with actionable program adjustments in real-time.
• Engage with Executives and Clients: Participate in executive meetings to provide updates and insights on program progress, sharing information with external clients, management, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure Timely and Cost-Effective Delivery: Actively monitor project schedules and budgets, intervening as needed to keep everything on track and applying cost-saving measures without sacrificing quality.
• Manage Budgets: Oversee project-specific budgets, managing financials based on program requirements to optimize resource allocation.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business, or similar), or equivalent practical experience.
• Extensive Project and Program Management Experience: At least 12 years of project management experience, with a proven track record of successfully leading complex projects. A minimum of one year in program management, ideally overseeing both hardware and software programs.
• PMP Certification (or Willingness to Obtain): PMP certified, or a commitment to obtain PMP certification within one year of joining the position. This certification reflects a deep understanding of project management best practices and methodologies.
• Proven Ability to Work Independently and Collaboratively: Comfortable working autonomously while also thriving in team environments, leveraging group feedback to refine strategies and make informed decisions.
• Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments: Demonstrated ability to excel in fast-paced, dynamic settings, consistently meeting deadlines and adjusting to changing project priorities.
• Attention to Detail with Strategic Vision: A strong attention to detail while maintaining a focus on broader organizational objectives to ensure high-quality, impactful deliverables.
• Accountability and Self-Motivation: A high level of personal responsibility, self-motivation, and the ability to drive progress with minimal supervision, upholding high standards of performance.

Even better if you have:

• Master’s Degree in Management or Related Field: A Master’s degree in management, business administration, or a related discipline, showcasing advanced leadership and strategic thinking.

Compensation:

The estimated base annual salary range for this position is $114,808.80 to $157,862.10, though a candidate's base annual salary shall be determined on a range of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications and experience. This position may additionally be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

What are the perks?

• Generous time off policy that allows you to put your family first
• Opportunity to work on the cutting edge of pharmacy automation in a high growth tech company
• Competitive benefits, salary, and talent development opportunities
• Commitment to professional development and working for a company where your voice is heard.

More about iA:        

iA® (Innovation Associates®) is a pharmacy fulfillment company that provides an integrated platform of capabilities to support Centralized and Community Pharmacy Fulfillment Solutions. With over 30 years of experience in the pharmacy fulfillment business, we have developed and implemented a suite of automation and software solutions that help deliver quick and sustainable business results. Our integrated Pharmacy Fulfillment Platform enables scalable solutions that helps run the prescription fulfillment process from prescription acceptance to delivery, supporting dynamic design flexibility to service pharmacies in a variety of volumes and settings. Our solutions improve workflow, and increase efficiency, while enabling more time for pharmacists to focus on their patients. iA works with pharmacy providers in the Commercial, Health Systems, Government, and Mail Order/eCommerce markets. iA can help customers transform their pharmacy. For more information, visit iARx.com.

Our Mission: We partner with providers to transform pharmacy through our leading-edge software enabled fulfillment technology and partners to deepen the patient-pharmacist relationship, enhancing patient safety and choice while increasing operational efficiency. iA empowers pharmacists to focus on patient care. iA can run the prescription fulfillment process from start to finish, helping pharmacies manage fulfillment and inventory to help lower costs, improve efficiency, increase safety, and provide comprehensive Rx tracking and real-time support. 

Our Products:

• Software
• Modular Hardware
• Sophisticated Counting and Collation Devices

Our Core Values:

• Solutions Driven
• Customer Centric
• Championing Diversity
• Empowering Ownership
• Trust Daringly

To learn more about iA’s product, people and culture visit us at iARx.com OR check us out on LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube! 

iA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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