A leading national membership organization in the healthcare space is seeking an experienced Education Program Manager to oversee the planning and execution of hands-on procedural training programs. This position is responsible for the full lifecycle of in-person surgical skills programs, including content development, faculty coordination, logistical planning and post-event evaluation. The ideal candidate is a proactive project manager with experience in continuing medical education (CME), compliance, budgeting, and collaboration with clinical experts and industry partners.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary staff contact for a physician-led education committee focused on surgical training.
• Oversee all aspects of procedural skills programs, including scheduling, agenda development, faculty recruitment, lab setup, assessments, and CME documentation.
• Design and manage timelines and workflows for course planning and delivery; track milestones and ensure timely completion of key deliverables.
• Collaborate with clinical advisors and thought leaders to shape high-quality instructional content aligned with learner needs and emerging best practices.
• Build and manage program budgets; forecast revenue and expenses, monitor financial performance, and develop go/no-go scenarios when needed.
• Facilitate collaboration with corporate partners to secure equipment loans, sponsorships, and other in-kind support; manage associated agreements and documentation.
• Coordinate logistics with lab facilities, AV vendors and event staff to ensure seamless program delivery.
• Support the planning and implementation of joint programs with external partners and affiliated medical associations.
• Champion innovation in skills education by integrating simulation, robotics, remote learning and other emerging technologies into the curriculum.
• Ensure educational activities are fully compliant with relevant accreditation standards (e.g., ACCME); assist with audits and re-accreditation efforts.
• Liaise with internal teams including marketing, finance, IT and operations to support program promotion and delivery.
• Provide onsite event support and contribute to the success of the organization’s national conference and other high-profile education initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or certification in education, public health, or a related field a plus.
• 3+ years of program or project management experience in healthcare education or CME.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage effectively with physicians, sponsors, and vendors.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and/or surgical training methodology preferred.
• Familiarity with CME accreditation requirements and simulation-based training strongly preferred.