Program Manager - Healthcare at Kforce Inc.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
About the Job
- Program Manager sets priorities related to assigned program enterprise portfolio projects and associated project timelines, oversight of capital and operating delivery budgets; Responsible for efficient execution of assigned program and projects in alignment with established strategy; Manages program level constraints of scope, schedule, cost, and quality ensuring integrated program master plans including all functional impacts
- Drive successful portfolio outcomes in support of strategic business initiatives; Synchronize the work of cross-functional project teams to ensure assigned program(s) and associated project(s) are completed on time, within scope and on budget; Define and implement program governance in alignment with stakeholder expectations and ePMO best practices
- Accountable for managing program schedule, cost/budget, resources, quality, scope, and business benefit; Oversees the execution of multiple programs and projects within an assigned program to achieve continuous alignment with the organization's strategic plans and objectives
- Responsibility for special projects and company initiatives; Presents information on strategic initiatives or other subjects to peers, teams, and upper management; Provide ongoing reconciliation between long-term goals and short-term actions; Assumes a leadership role in educating the business and technical community on PACE, Project and Program management processes and areas of expertise
- Responsible for holding project work teams accountable for on-time delivery of assigned scope within baselined schedule, and costs/effort in alignment of program strategy
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree; In lieu of degree, equivalent education and/or experience may be considered
- At least 6-8 years of relevant Program Management, Health Care Administration, Research or Clinical field work experience in an organizational setting
- Experience facilitating complex decision making among multiple executive stakeholders with different interests and priorities
- Experienced in vendor/contract management and negotiations; Experienced in collaborating with team members on project related items that impact the ability to meet program objectives; This would include answering questions and providing support related to stakeholder management, issue resolution, risk management, scheduling and all other project management involved topics
- Demonstrated success managing programs with multiple, large scale, diverse and complex projects executing simultaneously
- Knowledge of managed care health insurance programs with preference given to applicants
- Ability to work well independently or leading a project team/efforts with limited supervision; Strong team collaboration
- Ability to manage priorities across multiple teams/projects, platforms and maintain program controls
- Strong knowledge of program management processes facilitating the creation of standard program documents and artifacts supporting program tracking and deliverables
- Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
- Strong facilitation and mentoring skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to interact with various IT and business client departments/project teams
- At least 4 years of experience in Program Management within a Managed Care Organization or Top 10 management consulting role in Healthcare industry
- Strong experience in Medicaid and Medicare managed care
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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