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Slipstream Group, Inc.

Program Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$76K - $95K/yr

We are seeking a Program Manager to lead and evolve energy efficiency programs that deliver ... Support quality assurance and quality control activities to ensure accurate analysis and high ...

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SLIPSTREAM GROUP INC

Program Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

We are seeking a Program Manager to lead and evolve energy efficiency programs that deliver ... Support quality assurance and quality control activities to ensure accurate analysis and high ...

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TSQ Systems Inc

QA Program Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

QA Program ManagerIntroduction: We are seeking a QA Program Manager with strong experience in managing global digital platforms, eCommerce solutions, and enterprise-level QA initiatives. The ideal ...

Brunswick

Program Manager, Fleet Quality

Mettawa, IL · Hybrid

$87K - $128K/yr

... quality-improvement programs that reduce failures and defects, and improve fleet condition * Design and implement core elements of a scalable Quality Management System, including metrics, process ...

Lund Boats

Program Manager, Fleet Quality

Mettawa, IL · Hybrid

$87K - $128K/yr

... quality-improvement programs that reduce failures and defects, and improve fleet condition * Design and implement core elements of a scalable Quality Management System, including metrics, process ...

TEKsystems

QAQC Program Manager

Chicago, IL

$65 - $125/hr

Establish quality standards, inspection protocols, testing procedures, and reporting frameworks. * Create and monitor quality metrics and performance indicators. * Lead quality audits, compliance ...

Navtech, Inc.

QA Program Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Job Title: QA Program Manager Location: Chicago, IL, 100% Remote Duration: 12+ Months contract We are looking for a QA Program Lead. Someone who has run testing across multiple workstreams for ...

Cisco

Engineering Program Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$132K/yr

Support, track and manage complex program execution, cross-functional coordination, and inter/intra team communications to deliver outstanding, high quality program outcomes * Track and maintain ...

Prince Industries, Inc.

Program Manager

Carol Stream, IL · On-site

$95 - $125/hr

Job Summary The Program Manager is responsible for owning customer programs from handoff through execution, ensuring alignment across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations. This ...

Prince Industries LLC

Program Manager

Carol Stream, IL · On-site

$90 - $140/hr

Job Summary The Program Manager is responsible for owning customer programs from handoff through execution, ensuring alignment across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations. This ...

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How much do quality program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for quality program manager in Chicago, IL is $88,757.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,300.00 and $140,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a quality program manager do?

A Quality Program Manager oversees the planning, implementation, and management of quality assurance programs within an organization. They are responsible for ensuring that products, services, and processes meet established quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements. This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, conducting audits, analyzing data to identify areas for improvement, and driving initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency. Quality Program Managers also develop policies, provide training, and report on program outcomes to leadership.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a quality program manager?

To thrive as a Quality Program Manager, you need expertise in quality management principles, process improvement methodologies (such as Six Sigma or Lean), and a relevant bachelor’s degree or higher. Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS), data analysis tools, and industry-recognized certifications like ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Six Sigma Black Belt is highly valuable. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help drive organizational change and foster cross-functional collaboration. These skills and qualifications ensure effective quality initiatives, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization.

How does a quality program manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement quality initiatives?

Quality Program Managers play a crucial role in bridging communication between departments such as engineering, operations, and customer service. They regularly lead meetings to align project objectives, gather input on process improvements, and ensure everyone adheres to established quality standards. By fostering open dialogue and providing clear documentation, they help teams identify potential quality issues early and implement actionable solutions together. This collaborative approach not only enhances product or service quality but also builds a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

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Infographic showing various Quality Program Manager job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,757 per year, or $42.7 per hour.

Quality Program Manager - Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS)

The University of Chicago Medicine

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary quality improvement projects and coordinate SPS reporting requirements.

  • Collect, analyze, and interpret patient safety and quality data, including PHIS data, and develop dashboards and reports.

  • Partner with clinical teams to reduce safety events, participate in root cause analyses, and promote a culture of safety and high reliability.

University Of Chicago Medicine rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 62 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

231st of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Join one of the nation's premier academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, as a Quality Program Manager - Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS) for our Nursing Pediatrics Admin department.
The Quality Program Manager serves as the operational and clinical lead for the hospital's participation in the Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS) network. This position will lead multidisciplinary quality improvement projects, coordinate SPS reporting requirements, analyze safety data, facilitate organizational learning, and promote a culture of high reliability and continuous improvement across the organization, in partnership with leaders and frontline staff. The Quality Program Manager will also manage our utilization of the Pediatric Health Information System (PHIS) data.
Essential Job Functions
Solutions for Patient Safety Program Leadership
  • Serve as the primary organizational liaison for the Solutions for Patient Safety collaborative.
  • Coordinate participation in SPS learning sessions, webinars, and collaborative activities.
  • Ensure compliance with SPS reporting requirements, timelines, and data submission.
  • Monitor SPS harm metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Lead implementation and sustainment of SPS bundles and evidence-based best practices.
  • Share lessons learned and successful interventions throughout the organization.

Quality Improvement & Project Management
  • Lead multiple concurrent quality improvement projects utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, Model for Improvement, and PDSA methodologies.
  • Develop project charters, timelines, communication plans, and implementation strategies.
  • Facilitate multidisciplinary improvement teams.
  • Monitor project milestones and remove barriers to successful implementation.
  • Evaluate project outcomes using process and outcome measures.
  • Spread successful interventions across inpatient and ambulatory settings.

Data Management & Analytics
  • Collect, validate, analyze, and interpret patient safety and quality data, including both internal and external data sets such as PHIS.
  • Develop dashboards and scorecards for hospital leadership.
  • Identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
  • Prepare reports for executive leadership, board committees, and frontline teams.

Patient Safety & Clinical Excellence
  • Partner with nursing, physicians, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, infection prevention, risk and patient safety and other leaders and frontline staff to reduce serious safety events.
  • Participate in root cause analyses (RCA), apparent cause analyses, and event reviews.
  • Monitor Serious Safety Events (SSEs), near misses, and precursor events.
  • Assist in identifying system failures and developing sustainable corrective actions.
  • Promote just culture and high reliability principles.
  • Support organizational patient safety initiatives and accreditation readiness.
  • Facilitate interdisciplinary rounds focused on patient safety.

Education & Change Management
  • Educate clinical teams on SPS initiatives and quality improvement methodologies.
  • Develop educational materials, toolkits, and standard work.
  • Coach unit/department leaders on implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Promote a culture of safety, transparency, and continuous learning.
  • Recognize units demonstrating improvement and sustainment.
  • Facilitate workshops, committee meetings, and improvement events.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a Healthcare, Engineering, or Performance Improvement field or equivalent.
  • Possess a minimum of 5-7 years' experience in healthcare, performance improvement, project management, or other advanced positions.
  • Knowledge of performance improvement techniques and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field
  • 2 years of clinical or nursing experience
  • Minimum 3 years of quality improvement, patient safety, project management, or healthcare operations experience
  • Certification in:
    • Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
    • Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
    • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary improvement initiatives
  • Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement methodologies
  • Experience with Solutions for Patient Safety or comparable national safety collaborative
  • Pediatric hospital experience
  • Strong knowledge of patient safety science
  • Quality improvement methodologies (Model for Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma)
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of staff, including physicians and administrative staff.
  • Experience facilitating groups with many different stakeholders
  • Ability to elicit cooperation and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external leaders.
  • Ability to lead complex, interrelated portfolio of projects, using program management tools and techniques.
  • Ability to set strategic vision for portfolio/ program and is accountable for all quality-related operations and goals in the focus area to have a major impact on clinical operations and outcomes in that area.
  • Ability to manage, interpret, and present data.
  • Self-motivated: given appropriate direction for goals, must be able to work autonomously in a sometimes ambiguous and changing environment
  • Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet, Tableau, or similar reporting tools

Position Details
  • Job Type/FTE: Full Time
  • Shift: Days
  • Job Location: Hyde Park (Flexible)
  • Unit/Department: Nursing Pediatrics Admin
  • CBA Code: Non-Union

About Us
We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment... with patients and with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

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