Senior Program Manager

A-Line Staffing Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Strategic IT Program Leader to drive enterprise-wide transformation initiatives with multi-million dollar budgets. The role focuses on aligning business strategy with technology delivery across markets, departments, and vendors.

The ideal candidate will oversee cross-functional programs spanning application development, IT infrastructure, and organizational change, delivering measurable business outcomes through executive-level collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing projects or programs using established project lifecycle methodologies.
• 8+ years of program management experience within IT or related business environments.
• 5+ years implementing large, complex enterprise projects in corporate environments.
• 5+ years leading project or program teams.
• 10+ years managing project or program budgets.
• Experience delivering application development initiatives from concept through launch and stabilization.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority.
• Experience developing budgets, forecasts, and business cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, enterprise-wide programs and portfolios with budgets of $15M-$50M.
• Direct multiple interdependent workstreams from concept and planning through implementation, launch, and stabilization.
• Translate enterprise business strategies into actionable technology initiatives.
• Develop program roadmaps, governance structures, priorities, and execution strategies.
• Oversee large-scale application development, IT infrastructure, and operational transformation initiatives.
• Establish program objectives, performance metrics, and measurable business outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve enterprise processes, operational efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement across complex technology and business initiatives.
• Build strategic relationships with senior IT, business, operational, financial, and physician leadership.

Skills

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Program governance

Enterprise transformation

Consulting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business Admin/CS/MIS)

Job description

Locations: Atlanta, GA | Greenwood Village, CO | Hyattsville, MD | Pasadena, CA | Pleasanton, CA | Portland, OR | Renton, WA | Washington, DC

No C2C or third-party candidates accepted.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly accomplished Strategic IT Program Leader to drive large-scale, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives with budgets ranging from $15 million to $50 million.

This is not a traditional program management position. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with extensive experience directing complex enterprise programs, influencing executive stakeholders, managing significant financial investments, and delivering measurable business outcomes.

This individual will oversee cross-functional initiatives involving application development, IT infrastructure, business operations, organizational change, and enterprise technology transformation.

The role requires exceptional executive presence, strong consulting experience, and the ability to align business strategy with technology delivery across multiple markets, departments, and vendor organizations.

Healthcare industry experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership

• Lead complex, enterprise-wide programs and portfolios with budgets of $15M-$50M.
• Direct multiple interdependent workstreams from concept and planning through implementation, launch, and stabilization.
• Translate enterprise business strategies into actionable technology initiatives.
• Develop program roadmaps, governance structures, priorities, and execution strategies.
• Oversee large-scale application development, IT infrastructure, and operational transformation initiatives.
• Establish program objectives, performance metrics, and measurable business outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve enterprise processes, operational efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement across complex technology and business initiatives.

Executive Stakeholder Management

• Build strategic relationships with senior IT, business, operational, financial, and physician leadership.
• Influence executive decisions without relying on direct reporting authority.
• Establish alignment among business sponsors, technology leaders, vendors, and program teams.
• Facilitate executive governance meetings, steering committees, and strategic planning discussions.
• Communicate program performance, financial status, risks, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Navigate complex organizational structures and competing priorities.
• Provide independent recommendations and effectively communicate difficult decisions.
• Own financial planning and oversight for large, complex enterprise programs.
• Develop and manage multimillion-dollar program budgets.
• Lead financial forecasting, resource planning, and investment prioritization.
• Develop business cases supporting strategic technology initiatives.
• Monitor financial performance and identify potential budget risks.
• Evaluate program investments against business value and expected outcomes.
• Oversee vendor financial performance, contract discussions, and invoice-related issues.

Program Governance & Delivery

• Establish and refine program management methodologies, governance models, and delivery standards.
• Develop integrated program plans covering scope, schedules, resources, dependencies, and milestones.
• Monitor performance against timelines, budgets, quality standards, and business objectives.
• Identify and mitigate complex program risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Drive cross-functional accountability and remove obstacles affecting program delivery.
• Ensure adherence to applicable SDLC methodologies, enterprise standards, and organizational policies.
• Guide resource allocation, team composition, and program prioritization.
• Support effective decision-making through structured governance and executive reporting.

Organizational Change & Transformation

• Lead organizational change initiatives supporting enterprise technology implementations.
• Oversee adoption strategies, implementation planning, training, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to ensure successful transitions.
• Identify organizational barriers and develop strategies to accelerate adoption.
• Support business process redesign and continuous improvement.
• Ensure programs deliver sustainable operational and business improvements.
• Provide strategic direction to multiple cross-functional project and program teams.
• Mentor and coach program leaders and team members.
• Foster collaboration across business, IT, operations, and external partners.
• Evaluate resource capabilities and recommend appropriate team structures.
• Oversee vendor relationships and assess performance against delivery expectations.
• Support contract negotiations and resolution of vendor-related challenges.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing projects or programs using established project lifecycle methodologies.
• 8+ years of program management experience within IT or related business environments.
• 5+ years implementing large, complex enterprise projects in corporate environments.
• 5+ years leading project or program teams.
• 10+ years managing project or program budgets.
• Demonstrated leadership of complex, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
• Experience managing large-scale programs or portfolios, preferably involving budgets of $15M-$50M.
• Experience delivering application development initiatives from concept through launch and stabilization.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority.
• Extensive stakeholder management experience across business, IT, operations, and vendors.
• Strong background in strategic planning, governance, roadmap development, and prioritization.
• Experience developing budgets, forecasts, and business cases.
• Expertise in program risk, issue, dependency, and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Consulting experience, including strategic advisory or enterprise transformation work.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, organizational change management, and enterprise technology delivery.
• Excellent executive communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline.

Equivalent professional experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading major transformation initiatives within the healthcare industry.
• Experience working with complex healthcare delivery systems or integrated healthcare organizations.
• Familiarity with Kaiser Permanente IT and business processes.
• Experience working with physician, clinical, financial, and operational leadership.
• Knowledge of Strategic Project Leadership (SPL) principles.
• Experience applying Rules of Flow or Theory of Constraints to improve delivery throughput.
• Experience supporting executive governance bodies and enterprise steering committees.
• Background in management consulting, technology consulting, or enterprise transformation advisory.
• Experience leading large-scale application modernization or enterprise technology implementation programs.