THT is seeking an experienced program manager with 7+ years of experience in this role of progressive experience in program management, with a significant focus on healthcare and population health initiatives. [EA1] Because our work is heavily focused on public health and economic development, we are seeking candidates with a strong background in community, minority health, and knowledge of healthcare systems. Additionally, this person would be required to understand how to manage grants, programs, and contracts with minimal supervision. Being a self-starter and visionary is a huge plus. A proven track record of writing and securing grants at the private, state and federal levels is another must. In addition to the ability to
Continuously develop, evaluate and evolve processes and associated templates to drive agency consistency, accuracy and efficiency in the areas of:
Technical Skills:
· Ability to manage multiple clients and portfolios
· Team Leadership-Lead and mentor a team of program managers, project managers, and cross-functional teams to drive collaboration and achieve program goals.
· Stakeholder Engagement- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including healthcare providers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams.
· Strategic Leadership- Provide strategic direction and vision for healthcare programs, aligning them with organizational goals and objectives.
· Program Oversight- Oversee multiple healthcare programs simultaneously, ensuring they are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget.
· Budget Management- Manage program budgets, develop and control deadlines, forecasting, and financial analysis to optimize resource allocation and cost-effectiveness.
· Compliance- Ensure strict adherence to healthcare compliance regulations, including HIPAA and other industry standards, throughout all programs.
· Performance Metrics-Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success and identify areas for improvement.
· Risk Management- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to proactively address issues that may impact program success.
· Strong knowledge of healthcare operations, regulations, and compliance standards.
· Produce executive monthly program reporting
· Perform quality assurance on management deliverables
· Maintain the master project plans, resource schedules, and issue/change logs if required by the project team
· Analyze data and provide recommendations
· Advise the project teams on program management best practices
· Monitor and report on the portfolio health and progress to Senior Management
· Conduct project/program health checks
· Work with the Program Manager in the development and achievement of the project roadmap
· Create, coordinate, and monitor projects
· Identify and implement appropriate plans and strategies to meet deliverables
· Apply change, risk, and resource management
· Assume responsibility for the program’s people and vendors
· Measure program performance and aim to maximize Return on Investment (ROI)
· Resolve projects’ scope issues to prevent scope creep
· Prepare status reports for leadership and clients’
Talent and Knack:
· Meticulous attention to detail
· Comfortable with ambiguity
· Confident, self-motivated, disciplined, fast learner, organized, able to stand their ground
· Strong problem-solving and conflict-management skills
· Possess the ability to communicate with clarity, confidence, and meaning. Expert oral, written, and listening communication skills are required.
· Is an optimistic and supportive leader viewed in a favorable light and valued by the organization.
· Comfortable being the agency diplomat to successfully navigate internal and external needs.
· Expertise in developing and managing budgets and timelines
· Has an uncanny knack for proactively assessing and thinking critically about daily project management operations.
· Demonstrated knowledge base to anticipate future resource needs and formulate schedules and plans with internal and external stakeholders accordingly.
Background
· A bachelor’s degree in a related field required
· Master in a public health/healthcare-related field preferred.
· Proficient in MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and time management tools (e.g., Advantage)
· PMP Certification or Other Project Management Certifications
· 7+ years of project management experience, of which a subset has been spent managing projects independently
Job Requirements:
· Remote work
· In-person team meetings may be required a few times throughout the month.
· Travel up to 50% may be required.
· This position is a full-time salaried position.
· Benefits: Paid Time Off, all federal holidays off,
· Comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
· Collaborative work environment.