Program Delivery Governance Lead – Stars Enablement

Humana Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive plan

Job summary

Humana Inc. seeks a Program Delivery Governance Lead for the Stars Enablement Team, remote nationwide. You will design and lead governance structures, facilitate governance forums, and ensure alignment with regulatory and organizational goals.

You will work with finance to shape OpEx budgets, drive performance improvements in Stars measures, and advise senior leaders on governance strategy and risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 7+ years in program delivery, governance, or quality.
• 2-3 sentences describe experience in budgeting and cross-functional leadership.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership and managing complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Own and enhance governance processes for Stars Enablement.
• Coordinate with finance to organize budgets and administer OpEx & Admin budgets.
• Lead governance meetings, document outcomes, and communicate decisions to executives.
• Advise leadership on governance matters and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Programme delivery

Governance

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PMP

CAPM

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

## Program Delivery Governance Lead – Stars EnablementApply: Remote Nationwide: Full time: Posted Today: R-428013# **Become a part of our caring community**Stars is an organization that is responsible for improving health outcomes and advancing the care experience of our members and provider partners through quality solutions. Stars is committed to caring for our customers and delivering high plan quality as rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).The Program Delivery Governance Lead for the Stars Enablement Team will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing governance structures and meeting forums that drive improvements in Stars measure performance and organizational effectiveness. Working closely with a small team, this role will continuously enhance and lead governance processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. The Program Delivery Lead addresses issues of diverse scope and complexity, applying independent judgment to deliver results that support Healthy Quality and Stars initiatives.**Key Responsibilities:*** Own and enhance the governance process for the Stars organization, as part of the governance team. And with leadership input and support* Strategically design, implement, and maintain governance structures and forums to drive improvement in Stars and quality metrics.* Coordinate with finance partners to help organize the Stars OpEx and Admin budgets* Lead governance meetings, facilitate decision-making, and ensure effective documentation and communication of outcomes.* Review, analyze, and report on the results of programs and governance activities, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.* Advise executives and senior leadership on governance-related matters, contributing to the development of functional and segment-specific strategies.* Implement and monitor changes to governance processes, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptability to organizational needs.* Exercise independent judgment and decision-making on complex issues with minimal supervision.* Collaborate across business units to promote alignment, share best practices, and drive accountability for governance standards.* Maintain awareness of industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices related to governance and Stars program management.* Effectively identifies key decision points and understands when to properly escalate and ensure the right levels of leadership are present for decision making.* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and proactively communicating/pivoting when changes to agenda or audience members present for decision making are needed.* Remain organized while managing multiple initiatives and hold DRI’s accountable to follow-through on key action items/asks from Senior leadership.* Regularly interfaces with executives, leadership, and stakeholders at all levels.# **Use your skills to make an impact****Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree* 7 or more years of experience in program delivery, governance, project management, audit, Stars and/or quality* Demonstrated comfort working with budgets and financial resources* Experience leading cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and driving organizational change* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills* Demonstrated ability to articulate ideas effectively in both written and oral forms* Experience presenting to large groups and engage senior stakeholders**Preferred Qualifications** * Knowledge and/or experience within the Stars Organization, Risk Adjustment and/or Provider* PMP or CAPM Certification* Lean or Six Sigma certification**Additional Information**To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:* At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested* Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership* Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.* Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.* Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule. Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from [e-mail] with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana’s secure website.Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Pay Range**The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$115,200 - $158,400 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.**Description of Benefits**Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.Application Deadline: 10-07-2026