Flexible Workforce Program Manager

Ascension; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Strategic Program Manager for the Remote role with approximately 50% travel. You will lead end-to-end program lifecycles across the Flexible Workforce portfolio, partnering with senior leaders to shape project scopes and timelines and drive cross-functional initiatives that support enterprise goals.

You will engage with executives and stakeholders, manage risks, and deliver regular status reports while identifying opportunities to improve processes and operational

Qualifications

• End-to-end program lifecycle management experience.
• Translate enterprise objectives into actionable project scopes, timelines and requirements.
• Experience delivering executive-level deliverables and status reports.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, teams and vendors.
• Leadership or managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and measure program plans across the Flexible Workforce portfolio.
• Partner with leadership to translate objectives into project scopes and timelines.
• Engage with senior leaders, teams, collaborators and vendors to align priorities.
• Oversee project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and provide status reporting.
• Produce executive-level deliverables and identify opportunities to improve processes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic alignment

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Job description

Your future role at a glance

- Location: Remote with on average 50% travel

- Department: Strategic Integration

- Schedule: Days | Full-time

- Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Development, Implementation and Measurement: Manage end-to-end program lifecycles by designing comprehensive program plans, providing operational support via tools and processes, and measuring outcomes across the Flexible Workforce portfolio (flexible workforce governance and standardization, third-party labor, centralized internal flexible workforce, work stoppage events), along with other support needs across the Operations Infrastructure team.
• Strategic Mobilization & Alignment: Partner with leadership to translate enterprise objectives into actionable project scopes, timelines, technical requirements, and cross-functional initiatives that support enterprise goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building: Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, project teams, collaborators, and vendors; facilitate cross-functional alignment and communicate priorities to ensure shared understanding and collaboration.
• Project Execution, Risk & Performance Management: Oversee project progress, proactively identify and mitigate technical, operational, and scheduling risks, develop contingency plans, and provide regular status reporting to ensure successful delivery of high-priority initiatives.
• Executive Deliverables & Operational Excellence: Develop, review, and present executive-level deliverables, provide targeted administrative support, and continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and operational effectiveness.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

- Required Credential(s): None Required.

Education:

- High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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