Job Summary:

The Program Manager supports the Leadership Team in both Women's Health and the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI) as well as collaborates closely with UCSF Health System Operations, clinical departments, and administrative leaders to advance strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and service line priorities across Women’s Health and REI.

This role provides program management and coordination for high-priority REI initiatives, including reproductive health programs, patient access improvement efforts, ambulatory growth initiatives, care delivery transformation projects, strategic partnerships, operational integration activities, and other emerging Women's Health and REI priorities. The Program Manager works with clinical, operational, academic, research, financial, legal, and administrative stakeholders to support planning, implementation, communication, project tracking, and execution of strategic initiatives.

The Program Manager coordinates complex cross-functional projects involving UCSF Health, the School of Medicine, department and division leadership, faculty, ambulatory operations, finance, strategy, legal, IT, quality, patient experience, and external partners. Responsibilities include developing project plans, facilitating stakeholder engagement, monitoring progress against established goals and timelines, preparing analyses and presentation materials, identifying risks and barriers, and supporting implementation efforts.

The position supports the development and execution of operational frameworks, business planning activities, and process improvement initiatives aligned with UCSF Health's clinical, academic, research, and public mission priorities.

This role does not replace existing operational, administrative, or clinical leadership structures. Rather, it provides dedicated program management, coordination, and execution support for complex initiatives that require focused project oversight, stakeholder alignment, and consistent follow-through.

Department Summary:

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences (OBGYN & RS) is a major academic Department in the School of Medicine, engaged in clinical, research and training activities at Parnassus, Mt. Zion, and the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital campuses; the Betty Irene Moore Women’s Hospital at Mission Bay; as well as satellite locations throughout the Bay Area; with an annual operating budget of approximately $150 million. The Department has 111 full-time faculty, 117 other academic appointees, 13 post-doctoral fellows, 20 clinical fellows, 32 residents, 138 voluntary clinical faculty, and 270 staff. The mission of the UCSF Department of OBGYN & RS is to improve the lives and health of all women through excellence, innovation and leadership in patient care, scientific discovery, education, advocacy, diversity, equity, and inclusion. “Leading the way in women’s health.”

The Women's Health portfolio includes reproductive health, obstetrics, gynecology, specialty women's services, and interdisciplinary programs designed to improve health outcomes and patient experience. Key initiatives focus on expanding access to care, enhancing operational efficiency, advancing health equity, supporting workforce development, integrating digital and innovative care models, and strengthening partnerships across UCSF Health and the broader community.

As part of UCSF's mission of clinical excellence, education, research, and public service, Women's Health leaders and teams work collaboratively to develop scalable solutions that improve care delivery, support strategic growth, and advance the health and well-being of women and families throughout California and beyond.

Reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities are available as part of the application and interview processes. If you would like to request accommodations, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager. If workplace accommodations are needed after a job offer is made, please contact the supervisor and/or Disability Management Services (DMS) at (415) 476-2621 to initiate the interactive process.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, life sciences, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in healthcare administration, academic medicine, strategic operations, project management, consulting, business planning, or operational improvement.
• Experience coordinating complex initiatives across physicians, administrators, operational stakeholders, and executive sponsors.
• Strong writing, synthesis, analytical, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed academic health system environment with ambiguity, competing priorities, and sensitive strategic issues.

PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree or current graduate level training in MBA, MHA, MPH, or related field
• Experience in ambulatory operations, reproductive health, women’s health, service line operations, academic medicine, strategic partnerships, or growth initiatives.
• Familiarity with Epic APeX, healthcare analytics, access workflows, financial modeling, or operational dashboards.
• Experience preparing executive level materials, governance documents, or implementation plans.
• Experience in ambulatory operations, reproductive health, women’s health, service line operations, academic medicine, strategic partnerships, or growth initiatives