Remote Strategic Program Leader for Large-Scale Initiatives

Humana Inc; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 115,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Humana Inc. is seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee large, complex programs across multiple workstreams, partnering with executives to align priorities and drive measurable business value.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and mentoring PMs to elevate PMO maturity, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and enterprise impact. The position offers a remote work option with occasional travel to Humana offices, 40-hour weeks, and eligibility for a bonus incentive plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project and/or program management experience with enterprise-wide impact.
• Ability to influence and lead without direct authority across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects or programs with governance, risk, and resource planning.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen aligned to organizational objectives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with executive-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex programs spanning multiple workstreams and business areas.
• Influence without authority to align cross-functional teams and secure commitments.
• Drive program planning, governance, and delivery to achieve outcomes.
• Manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and resources across initiatives.
• Partner with executives to align priorities and maintain stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Governance & risk

Mentoring PMs

Job description

Humana Inc. is seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee large, complex programs across multiple workstreams, partnering with executives to align priorities and drive measurable business value.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and mentoring PMs to elevate PMO maturity, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and enterprise impact. The position offers a remote work option with occasional travel to Humana offices, 40-hour weeks, and eligibility for a bonus incentive plan.