Program Manager Business Ops Strategy

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; Bakersfield (CA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Program Manager of Business Operations and Strategic Initiatives to drive project development and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong executive healthcare administration experience and project management skills. This role supports key initiatives aimed at enhancing service lines through strategic collaboration with senior leadership.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible health and welfare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of executive healthcare administration experience required.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Understanding of the healthcare business model preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project development lifecycle for key initiatives.
• Oversee complex developmental projects and report to sponsors.
• Drive tactical plans, managing projects from initiation to completion.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

BS/BA in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting

Master's Degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

***This position is work from home within California.

Position Summary:

The Program Manager of Business Operations and Strategic Initiatives is responsible for managing the project development lifecycle for several key initiatives. The role reports to the Director of Quality and collaborates closely with the Executive Team, who serve as sponsors for key projects. The position partners with senior faculty, administration leadership, and strategy colleagues to develop strategies and annual plans across the enterprise. Additionally, the role works with the Quality & Risk team for the MSO to expand program offerings and achieve a competitive advantage within our service lines.

The Program Manager will drive tactical plans, manage projects from initiation to completion, and provide management with accurate, timely information. This includes opportunity identification, sourcing information, and analysis. Over the coming years, the role will partner with the executive team on transformational plans, overseeing critical projects that influence financial and programmatic outcomes. These projects will require cross-functional task integration, clear business requirements, timelines, and regular status updates.

The Program Manager will oversee all aspects of various complex developmental projects and medium-sized initiatives. Responsibilities include assembling stakeholders, assigning responsibilities, identifying resources, developing schedules, and ensuring timely project completion. The role involves reporting to project sponsors within the PMO, project team, and Executive Team.

The Program Manager will manage meeting agendas, materials, minutes, and action item tracking. The role will also involve working with various reports, extracting data, and identifying trends.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of executive healthcare administration experience required.
• BS/BA in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent education and experience required.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Management preferred.
• Project Management experience preferred.
• Understanding of the healthcare business model, especially working with payers, strongly preferred.
• Strong Excel skills for data extraction and trend analysis strongly preferred.

Overview

The Dignity Health Management Services Organization (Dignity Health MSO) aims to build a system-wide, integrated, physician-centric, full-service management organization. We offer management and business services that leverage economies of scale across provider types and locations, and develop pathways for Medicaid population health management. Dignity Health MSO is committed to providing quality managed care administrative and clinical services to medical groups, hospitals, health plans, and employers, focusing on cost containment and continuous quality improvement. This is achieved through industry-leading technology and integrated administrative systems supported by local human resources, all centered on patient care.

Dignity Health MSO offers an outstanding Total Rewards package, including competitive pay, flexible health and welfare benefits, a cafeteria-style benefit plan, HSA, life insurance, long-term disability, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and sick leave.

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