Senior Program Delivery Professional, Stars Enterprise Activation

Humana; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 86,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana is seeking a Senior Program Delivery Professional to provide program management for Stars Enterprise Activation. The role oversees enterprise-wide activation, governance, and timely execution of projects aligned with Humana’s Stars strategy.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in program or project management within healthcare or insurance operations. Remote work with occasional travel is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in business or related field.
• 5+ years in program/project management within healthcare or insurance operations.
• Experience managing and tracking projects, portfolios and/or programs.
• Comfortable learning new content quickly and handling ambiguity.
• Ability to execute tasks captured in a project plan.
• Ability to facilitate meetings with multiple participants at varying levels.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Solid knowledge of MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of Stars-related projects and ensure milestones are met.
• Serve as liaison translating business needs into actionable plans.
• Lead governance updates and quarterly reviews with business partners.
• Maintain integrated project plans, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution and resolve delivery barriers.
• Maintain program dashboards and KPI tracking for leadership.
• Embed Stars strategies into workflows with analytics, quality, legal, IT teams.

Skills

Program management

Project management

Portfolio management

Meeting facilitation

Communication

Written and oral communication

Executing project plans

Adaptability in learning new content

Stakeholder management

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Business Admin or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Monday

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

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The Stars Enterprise Activation team drives Humana’s enterprise-wide Stars strategy, ensuring alignment across multiple operational areas. This associate for Stars Enterprise Activation implements the strategic vision and oversee high-level integration, but the complexity and volume of initiatives across and within the Enterprise Verticals requires dedicated Sr. Program Delivery Professional to manage execution and ensure timely delivery.

The Senior Program Delivery Professional will provide program management and operational oversight for Stars activation and integration across the enterprise. This role will support management of the Enterprise Activation portfolio, strengthen governance, and help ensure the timely execution of projects aligned with Humana’s enterprise Stars strategy. Through cross-functional coordination and disciplined program delivery, this role will enable operational excellence and continuous improvement in Stars performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Delivery & Execution:

• Manage the delivery of Stars-related projects within Stars Enterprise Activation, ensuring milestones, timelines, are met.

• Serve as a liaison between the principal and enterprise teams, translating business needs into actionable plans.

• Lead Enterprise Activation coordination of weekly governance, leadership updates and quarterly reviews with key business partners.

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, monitor dependencies and deliverables, and drive accountability to ensure work remains aligned with established milestones and enterprise priorities.

• Coordinate cross-functional execution, facilitate resolution of delivery barriers, and communicate progress, decisions, and next steps to key stakeholders.

• Maintain program dashboards, track KPIs, and provide regular status updates to leadership.

• Coordinate with enterprise partners including analytics, quality, compliance, legal, IT, and operational teams to embed Stars strategies into workflows

Use your skills to make an impact

Role Essentials

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5 years in program and/or project management within healthcare or insurance operations

• Experience managing and tracking projects, portfolios and/or programs

• Comfortable working on new projects with limited knowledge/expertise of the content and be able to learn quickly

• Ability to execute tasks captured in a project plan

• Ability to facilitate meetings with multiple participants of varying levels capturing relevant information

• Demonstrated ability to articulate ideas effectively in both written and oral forms

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office XP products (Word & Excel)

Role Desirables

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field

• PMP certification a plus

• Experience with project management software such as: Microsoft Project & Monday

• Knowledge of Stars

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 required; 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.

$86,300 – $118,700 per year

This 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: 10-12-2026

About us

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health — delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

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