The Program Manager is a strategic leader responsible for planning, executing, and managing a portfolio of related projects and initiatives to achieve organizational goals. This role involves coordinating the efforts of project teams, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy.

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Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at various levels.
• Communicate program progress, challenges, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure success.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring financial objectives are met.
• Conduct regular financial analysis and reporting for senior management.
• Establish and enforce quality standards for deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on evaluations and lessons learned.
• Implement best practices and innovative approaches to enhance outcomes.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks across the program.
• Implement proactive risk mitigation strategies.
• Work with project managers to address issues and ensure program success.
• Develop and implement program governance structures and processes.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards.
• Facilitate regular program reviews and audits.
• Communicate program status, milestones, and key performance indicators to relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports on program progress and outcomes.
• Conduct program reviews and retrospectives to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and execute strategic project plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Develop a detailed project plan outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements.

Education requirement: Bachelor's degree in computer information science, management, healthcare administration, or a healthcare related field. Master's degree desirable.

Certifications: PMP

Skills

• Extensive experience in program management, with a track record of successfully delivering complex programs.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset and strategic thinking.
• Extensive experience in project management, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
• Proficient with industry standard project management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Experience

• Extensive experience in program management, with a track record of successfully delivering complex programs.
• 10+ years proven experience as a project manager. With 1-3 years as a program manager.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet