Program Services Director

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc in Irving, Texas seeks a seasoned program manager to advance the Impact Standardization program, identify opportunities, and drive adoption across clients and suppliers. You will partner with contracting teams and cross-functional groups to develop, launch, and scale initiatives that deliver value.

The role emphasizes project-management rigor, documentation, and stakeholder alignment, with a focus on training and rollout support for new programs and clients.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Project management certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, database, and research skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft applications.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify new program and category opportunities to support continued program growth and value creation.
• Partner with contracting teams to advance new program development, document requirements, track progress, coordinate follow-ups, and maintain key milestones.
• Manage project plans, timelines, documentation, and status updates to promote visibility, accountability, and execution across workstreams.
• Support new program launches by developing launch materials, coordinating communications, managing readiness activities, and aligning clients and cross-functional teams on timing and execution.
• Monitor project details, open items, risks, and dependencies to resolve issues and maintain progress.
• Develop and deliver training and orientation for new program launches, suppliers, and clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Database skills

Research skills

Travel willingness

Communication

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary: In this role, you will support the development and growth of Vizient’s Impact Standardization program, the largest and most successful managed rebate program in the industry. You will identify new program and category opportunities, partner with contracting teams to advance program development, and support successful program launches. You will apply a project- and detail-oriented approach to maintain organized workstreams, manage timelines and documentation, and align key clients and cross-functional teams throughout development and launch. You will also support engagement, training, and collaboration efforts that drive program adoption and value.

Responsibilities

• Identify new program and category opportunities to support continued program growth and value creation.
• Partner with contracting teams to advance new program development, document requirements, track progress, coordinate follow-ups, and maintain key milestones.
• Manage project plans, timelines, documentation, and status updates to promote visibility, accountability, and execution across workstreams.
• Support new program launches by developing launch materials, coordinating communications, managing readiness activities, and aligning clients and cross-functional teams on timing and execution.
• Monitor project details, open items, risks, and dependencies to resolve issues and maintain progress.
• Develop and deliver training and orientation for new program launches, suppliers, and clients.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Project management certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, database, and research skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft applications.
• Understanding of legal agreements preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Estimated Hiring Range

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $102,400.00 to $179,000.00. This position is also incentive eligible. Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve. Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care: Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration. aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence. Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living.