Labor Management Program Manager

Ascension; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a strategic program leader to manage end-to-end lifecycles across the Labor Management portfolio. You will plan, implement, and measure outcomes while engaging senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive enterprise goals.

You will partner with executives to define scopes, timelines, and technical requirements, ensuring risk is mitigated and delivery is aligned with strategic priorities. A focus on operational excellence and executive deliverables is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
• Education options: high school diploma with 3 years experience OR associate's/bachelor's with 2 years experience OR 7 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end program lifecycles with plans, tools, and processes.
• Partner with leadership to translate objectives into project scopes and timelines.
• Build senior-leader relationships and ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Oversee project execution, mitigate risks, provide status reporting.
• Develop executive deliverables and improve processes.

Skills

Program management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Leadership experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Remote with on average 35% travel
• Department: Strategic Integration
• Schedule: Days | Full-time
• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
• #LI-Remote

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 Labor Management portfolio (demand/capacity management, position control/labor management discipline, associate scheduling excellence, alternative care models).
• 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.