The AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organization specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. We are home to people from all over the world, from different backgrounds, with diverse talents and specialist areas. What binds us together is our passion for excellence, our dedication to our mission of improving patient care, and our understanding that we are stronger together: we are one AO. For more information, visit: https://www.aofoundation.org/
Short Description
As a Senior Project Manager within AO Education Institute, you will play a critical role in driving the successful implementation of global curriculum initiatives aligned with the AO's strategic education goals. This position demands both strong execution skills and the ability to engage diplomatically with diverse stakeholders—including volunteer surgical faculty, medical education professionals, and cross-functional teams—ensuring that high-quality educational offerings are delivered on time, on budget, and with measurable impact.
Main Responsibilities
Assessment Design:
Define assessment type and select assessment tool
Develop and validate assessment methodology
Collaborate with Program/Product Owner (to review assessment outcomes)
Project Management:
Lead the end-to-end implementation of global, competency-based curricula in trauma, recon, spine, CMF, VET or sports medicine, and related fields
Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams and external faculty to facilitate content development, resource coordination, and alignment with AO's strategic priorities
Manage complex timelines, budgets, and deliverables with a structured, outcome-driven approach
Proactively address and mediate challenging stakeholder conversations, including with international leaders
Apply project management best practices in a matrixed environment, adapting to evolving organizational needs
Expanded Focus Areas:
Digital Transformation Support:
Integrate educational technologies, such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), simulations, and other EdTech tools to enhance digital learning delivery
Collaborate with instructional designers and media teams to innovate educational experiences (digitally and virtually)
Data-Informed Decision Making:
Leverage data analytics to support curriculum evaluation, continuous improvement cycles, and the measurement of educational outcomes
Support the use of feedback mechanisms and performance dashboards to assess learner engagement and program effectiveness
Evidence-Based Education Support:
Demonstrate a working understanding of educational research principles and methodologies to support the translation of evidence into practice
Contribute to curriculum updates and proposals that are grounded in best practices and emerging trends in health professions education
Main Requirements
University degree in medical education, instructional design, health sciences, or related field
5+ years of experience in medical education, program/curriculum development, or healthcare learning environments
Proven project or portfolio management expertise with a track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
Experience working with a global volunteer network of healthcare professionals, preferably in an academic or not-for-profit context
Familiarity with digital learning platforms (e.g., Learning Management System), educational technology tools, and data-informed curriculum evaluation
Demonstrates a keen interest and growing engagement in medical education literature and evidence-based teaching practices, with interest in contributing to or supporting publications, abstracts, or conference presentations
Key Competencies:
Self-driven and structured team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Comfortable navigating controversial or sensitive discussions, especially in a volunteer-led environment
Demonstrated adaptability and resilience when managing shifting priorities or strategic directions
Passionate about advancing medical education to improve patient care on a global scale
An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team
Modern infrastructure
High degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements)
Generous pagacke of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions
Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education
