This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This senior leadership role is designed for an experienced project management professional to drive enterprise-wide execution excellence in new product development and strategic initiatives. The Director, Project Management will oversee a global portfolio, ensuring alignment with business strategy, prioritization of resources, and timely delivery of high-quality outcomes. This position serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership while enabling cross-functional teams—including R&D, Marketing, Operations, and Regulatory—to collaborate effectively. - Define and scale project management frameworks - Enforce governance standards - Cultivate a high-performing team of project managers - Emphasize operational rigor, portfolio visibility, and risk management within a regulated environment - Shape enterprise-level project execution and influence business outcomes on a global scale Accountabilities - Lead enterprise-level governance and execution oversight for global project portfolios, including new product development, lifecycle initiatives, and strategic programs - Establish portfolio visibility, track dependencies, manage risks, and support prioritization decisions for leadership - Define, implement, and continuously improve project management frameworks, tools, and stage-gate processes - Act as escalation point for high-risk or complex cross-portfolio issues, ensuring timely resolution - Partner with functional leaders to ensure accountability, clear ownership, and effective cross-functional communication - Lead trade-off discussions and course corrections to keep projects on track and aligned with strategic objectives - Develop, coach, and scale a team of project managers, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and strategic thinking Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent required - 10–15+ years of project management experience, including 5+ years leading teams of project managers or program leaders - Demonstrated experience in IVD design and development within U.S.-regulated environments, including knowledge of FDA design controls - Proven ability to operate at portfolio and enterprise levels and influence senior leaders effectively - Strong strategic thinking, execution discipline, and risk management skills - Expertise in cross-functional leadership, executive communication, and decision facilitation - Experience building high-performing teams and scaling organizational capabilities - Willingness to travel up to 25% as required Benefits - Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package - Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance - Opportunities for career growth, mentorship, and professional development - Exposure to global, high-impact projects in a regulated environment - Collaborative and innovative work culture with a focus on strategic execution - Paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan contributions

Overview The Director of Pediatric Product Delivery of Accreditation and Certification Operations (ACO) is a vital member of the leadership team in ACO and reports either to the National Leader or to the Executive Director of Acute Programs. This role provides leadership and strategic oversight specific to pediatric hospitals, children’s health systems, and pediatric-focused accreditation and certification programs. This role works collaboratively with all divisions of Joint Commission to provide leadership and vision in support of the business. The Director of Pediatric Product Delivery is responsible for engaging staff, managing and developing relationships, supporting retention and mission expansion within pediatric hospitals and children’s health systems, managing staff within a pediatric pod structure, and contributing to the organization’s safety culture.   Responsibilities - Drive mission expansion and retention strategies within the pod, with focused attention on children’s hospitals, pediatric specialty programs, and pediatric service lines. Oversee all pediatric hospital and children’s health system account types within the pod structure, including freestanding children’s hospitals and pediatric programs within integrated health systems. - Contribute to the development and execution of annual business plans. - Oversee the comprehensive strategy to build organizational engagement and partnership to improve pediatric program retention rates. - Oversee the development and implementation of pediatric-focused strategic account plans that address the unique operational, regulatory, and safety needs of children’s hospitals. Support pod members in the implementation of strategies to drive growth, enhance customer satisfaction, and build long-term partnerships. - Direct a team/pod of Account Executives and Organization Engagement staff supporting children’s hospitals and pediatric programs. Oversee recruitment, orientation, and development of team; contribute to the development of resource documents, policies and procedures to guide pod activities; evaluate staff performance; and allocate workloads within the pod to ensure timely completion of tasks and program goals. - Support on-call activity including availability to surveyor cadre, field directors, staff, and executive leadership. Extra support is needed during significant survey impacts due to natural disasters. - Implement operational activities through all phases of the accreditation and certification cycle by planning, organizing, and monitoring: - Program performance (gains, losses, program growth, program margins, market share) - Survey volume budget and variances - Review and approve pricing adjustments - Processes withdrawals - Review reports tostrategically analyze account distribution  - Responsible for the uniform and consistent application of corporate accreditation/certification policies as they relate to pediatric hospitals, children’s health systems, and pediatric specialty programs - Facilitates immediate resolution of issues/problemsfrom officers that affect operations - Records Maintenance updates to accounts (denials, reinstatements, UA orgs, history fixes) - Biannual manual reviews by supported program(s) - Participates in the development and testing of pediatric-specific accreditation and certification initiatives. Including product development, education programs, publications in Perspectives and E-dition, standards and survey process development through collaboration with Field Directors and Executive Leadership, and any other resource that support the accreditation and certification programs. - Lead/participate on multiple performance improvement and other teams or committees and advisory groups of the corporation as requested by the leadership team. Facilitate operational changes. - Applies accreditation policy consistently to ensure the integrity of the accreditation process and supports the pod in explanation of policy to customers. - Use reports and data tofoster timeliness of accreditation activity and support program performance. - Actively contributes to the successful achievement of pod performance objectives through effective division (SSM, SIG, OQPS) and enterprise team involvement and proactive communication and collaboration as necessary. - Collaborate with Marketing to develop program specific value proposition content, AO battlecards, and other resources to support pod members in mission expansion opportunities. - Senior Leadership Support: - Support Leadership in performing delegated project work - Serve as back up for director meetings and fulfill Director duties when Director is out of the office - Identify critical factors that will affect the outcome of a decision, evaluate options and navigate risk when operational issues arise - Develop pod goals, program goals, performance expectations, and key performance indicators (KPI). - Leading expert on pediatric and children’s hospital supported programs for pod and division; responsible for the direct implementation of all mission expansion, retention, and operational activities and decisions within ACO. - Participate in Advisory Council meetings on-site and off-site as needed. Deliver presentations throughout the year to inform staff, customers, and other divisions about operational changes. - Support program delivery and program enhancements to meet the needs of customers and overall business. Qualifications • A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred. • Five to seven years of experience within the health care industry in a pediatric-focused role is preferred. • Previous supervisory experience is necessary, including expertise with Joint Commission accreditation processes. • Comprehensive knowledge of financial analysis and proficiency with database management software applications are required. • Willingness to travel as needed, up to 15%. • Must possess a thorough understanding of supported pod and division programs and participate actively in all ACO operational decisions. • Proven ability to drive strategic growth and long-term partnerships with organizations. • Must excel in relationship building and have a customer centric mindset. • Salesforce CRM pipeline management and daily administration to track interactions is preferred. Min USD $121,000.00/year Max USD $161,000.00/year

• Own and Drive the Fundraising Pipeline • Build and actively manage a robust, high-quality donor pipeline that delivers significant, multi-year philanthropic commitments aligned with Spark’s growth priorities. • Build, manage, and advance a portfolio of major donors, foundations, and philanthropic partners, including prospects capable of 6–7 figure gifts. • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through long-term, relationship-driven engagement. • Develop clear pipeline strategies with defined milestones, targets, and timelines, and maintain momentum from initial interest through commitment. • Make direct, confident, and timely asks, converting opportunities into secured funding. • Develop compelling donor proposals and pitch materials • Track pipeline progress and proactively surface risks, gaps, and opportunities. • Lead Spark’s Philanthropy Strategy • Establish a clear, focused philanthropy strategy that aligns prospective donor engagement with Spark’s long-term vision, growth plans, and funding priorities. • Shape Spark’s overall philanthropy strategy in partnership with the CEO, Growth Director, and Executive Leadership Team, with a clear focus on expanding and diversifying the donor base. • Identify and prioritize new funding opportunities aligned with Spark’s programmatic expansion, research agenda, and long-term institutional growth. • Design innovative, multi-year partnership approaches that introduce new entry points for donors and motivate sustained investment in Spark’s larger goals. • Use data, insight, and compelling narrative to match prospective funders with the right opportunities at the right moment in their engagement journey. • Lead fundraising conversations with urgency and clarity, while building trust, integrity, and durable donor relationships. • Design & Manage Pipeline Operations and Systems • Establish effective systems and processes that support disciplined fundraising execution, transparency, and decision-making. • Design and manage pipeline operations, including new donor tracking, data management, and coordination of donor communications in alignment with senior communications manager. • Set clear fundraising goals and performance indicators, and monitor progress against targets. • Analyze pipeline data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for growth. • Share regular pipeline updates and insights with leadership and the Board to support strategic oversight and accountability.

• Work with RSC to actively develop relationships with existing or potential advisors • Attend and present at B/D conferences and events • Efficient use of technology including Salesforce, Pardot, Seismic • Present strategies in-person and through webcast and other sales tools • Update and maintain Salesforce CRM records of meetings • Maintain regional budget • Travel required 50-75% • Commitment to continuing education