Program Manager- Healthcare projects

Job Title- Program Manager- Healthcare projects

Location: Remote – Must be located in the Arizona Time Zone
Duration: 12+ months, potential extension
Position Type: Contract

Role Overview:
Seeking an experienced Program Manager to manage 8–9+ projects concurrently within a healthcare/managed care environment. This role will lead program planning, execution, governance, risk management, stakeholder communication, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple complex projects and ensure alignment with program goals.
• Develop program schedules, milestones, budgets, and success metrics.
• Track project progress, risks, issues, and deliverables.
• Prepare and present program status updates to executives and stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate program meetings.
• Drive process improvements and resolve project roadblocks.
• Ensure governance, quality, and compliance across projects.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years managing large-scale, complex technology/business projects.
• 3+ years of Program Management experience.
• 3+ years of Agile or Lean experience.
• Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and documentation skills.
• Associate degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, or related field.

Preferred:

• Healthcare/Medicaid or Managed Care experience.
• Care Management experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong process improvement experience.