Program Manager – Data & Analytics Healthcare

Partners Consulting; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners Consulting seeks a Program Manager for Data & Analytics in Healthcare to support key initiatives. This role involves managing projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring delivery of high-value analytics products.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in program management, strong communication skills, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. This position is primarily remote, allowing for flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, or product ownership.
• Healthcare provider / Electronic Medical Record (EMR) IT PM and/or data analytics experience is required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and Product Owner certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives end-to-end from intake through release.
• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to understand needs.
• Work closely with development teams operating in a Scrum/Agile environment.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science, Business or Clinical-related field

Tools

Power BI

Databricks

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

Title

Program Manager – Data & Analytics Healthcare

Location

Philadelphia, PA (primarily remote)

Type

Contract, temp to perm

Description

Our direct client is seeking a Program Manager to support a Data & Analytics team within a large healthcare environment. This role partners with business leaders, data teams, and developers to deliver strategic data initiatives, with a primary focus on the Quality domain. The Program Manager acts as the central coordinator across stakeholders and technical teams, managing projects from intake through delivery. This individual will operate in a product-oriented capacity, helping define priorities, guide solutions, and ensure delivery of high-value analytics products such as dashboards, reporting solutions, and enterprise data initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Program & Project Delivery:
  • Lead initiatives end-to-end from intake through release (intake, prioritization, build, validation, training)
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects, focusing on strategic, enterprise-level work
  • Identify risks, resolve issues, and communicate status to stakeholders and leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory:
  • Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to understand needs and define priorities
  • Act as a trusted advisor, recommending appropriate analytics/reporting solutions
  • Translate business requirements into actionable work for technical teams
• Agile & Development Collaboration:
  • Work closely with development teams operating in a Scrum/Agile environment
  • Participate in ongoing team collaboration (e.g., daily touchpoints)
  • Serve in a product owner–like role (without formal Scrum Master responsibility)
• Portfolio & Backlog Management:
  • Manage and prioritize a pipeline of requests ranging from minor enhancements to enterprise dashboards
  • Align work to strategic goals and maximize business value
  • Support KPI definition and creation of analytics solutions
• Domain Expertise (Quality):
  • Develop subject matter expertise within the assigned domain
  • Guide stakeholders toward best-fit solutions (e.g., dashboards, reports, analytics tools)
  • Support enterprise data strategy, including establishing and using “source of truth” datasets
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation:
  • Contribute to process improvements across program management and delivery workflows
  • Promote adoption of data, analytics, and emerging technologies such as AI

Required Skills

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Business or Clinical-related field
• Healthcare provider / Electronic Medical Record (EMR) IT PM and/or data analytics experience is required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and Product Owner certifications—or equivalent project management training—is preferred
• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, or product ownership
• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum preferred)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives and drive projects to completion

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with tools such as:
  • Power BI
  • Databricks
  • Jira
  • Smartsheet
• Exposure to Epic (EMR) systems
• Background working with or within technical / development teams
• Experience leveraging AI tools in a business or analytics setting