Healthcare Program Manager
Role summary
A remote Program Manager is sought to lead a significant enterprise-level finance program within a complex, cross-functional healthcare environment. This role requires 10+ years of experience in program or project management, with a focus on leading large, complex initiatives and managing interdependencies across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will be adept at stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and utilizing program management tools like Smartsheet and SharePoint. Responsibilities include developing program plans, tracking key metrics, and guiding project managers to ensure successful delivery aligned with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets. The role demands strong leadership and the ability to influence across a matrixed organization. Applicants must reside in OR, WA, UT, or ID and work PST hours.
\*\*\*Applicants must live in OR/WA/UT/ID\*\*\*
Program Manager
Our client is seeking a Program Manager to lead a high-impact, enterprise-level finance program within a complex, cross-functional environment. This individual will play a critical role in driving program execution, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership presence, capable of navigating ambiguity, influencing across teams, and maintaining momentum in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
*This role is fully remote. Applicants must reside in Oregon, Washington, Utah, or Idaho and work PST hours.*
- Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of a large-scale, multi-workstream program, ensuring alignment to strategic goals, timelines, and budget expectations.
- Develop and manage comprehensive program plans, including scope, milestones, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Oversee interdependencies across multiple projects, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and driving coordinated execution across teams.
- Partner closely with executive stakeholders, business leaders, and technical teams to communicate program status, priorities, and changes.
- Establish and track key performance metrics to monitor progress, ensure quality outcomes, and recommend course corrections as needed.
- Guide and support project managers within the program, ensuring consistency in delivery approach, tools, and reporting standards.
- Facilitate decision-making by providing clear insights into program health, risks, and opportunities for optimization.
- Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive program or project management experience, including leadership of large, complex initiatives (e.g., $10M+ programs with sizable teams).
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs within a matrixed organization, partnering effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with interdependencies, including risk assessment and contingency planning.
- Strong knowledge of program and project delivery methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches.
- Proficiency with program management and collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Relevant certifications such as PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or similar are preferred.
