Senior Program Manager

Horizontal Talent; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent in Minneapolis seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead enterprise programs across multiple workstreams, delivering strategic outcomes through disciplined execution and clear communication.

With 8+ years in program management and experience in healthcare, you will guide sponsors, manage risks, mentor teams, and drive value by coordinating cross‑functional partners and optimizing delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience with multiple SDLC methodologies (Waterfall, Agile/Scrum, hybrid).
• 6+ years leading operational and technology initiatives in healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to manage complexity, risk, dependencies, and conflicting priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to influence decisions and lead through change.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise programs spanning multiple projects.
• Define objectives, deliverables, success criteria, and timelines.
• Track scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Provide status updates to sponsors and stakeholders.
• Identify and escalate risks and issues.
• Coach project managers and align cross‑functional teams.
• Partner with sponsors and vendors to drive adoption.
• Support change-management across workstreams.
• Recommend process improvements for better outcomes.
• Coach staff in enterprise project management practices.
• Coordinate business and technology efforts across processes.

Skills

Program management

SDLC methodologies

Healthcare initiatives

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influence and change

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Join a dynamic enterprise program team in Minneapolis as a Senior Program Manager, where you will lead complex, high-impact initiatives that span multiple business and technology workstreams. This role offers the opportunity to drive strategic outcomes, strengthen cross-functional alignment, and help deliver meaningful value through thoughtful leadership, clear communication, and disciplined program execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level programs that include multiple projects and workstreams aligned to strategic business goals.
• Define program objectives, key deliverables, success measures, and integrated timelines across the full initiative.
• Track scope, schedule, budget, and resource utilization to keep programs within established tolerances.
• Provide clear status reporting and executive-level communication to keep sponsors and stakeholders informed.
• Identify, manage, and escalating risks, issues, and tradeoffs to support timely decision‑making.
• Guide project managers and cross‑functional partners to ensure consistent execution and alignment with program goals.
• Partner with sponsors, subject matter experts, vendors, and internal teams to drive adoption and deliver expected value.
• Support change management efforts and help ensure consistency across all related workstreams.
• Recommend course corrections and process improvements that strengthen delivery and maximize program outcomes.
• Coach and mentor project delivery staff while supporting enterprise project management practices.
• Coordinate business and technology efforts while serving as a connection point for process, systems, and change.

Skills

• 8+ years of program or project management experience.
• 6+ years of experience working with multiple SDLC methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile/Scrum, and hybrid approaches.
• 6+ years of experience leading operational and technology initiatives in a healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Proven ability to manage complexity, risk, dependencies, and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to influence decisions, resolve conflict diplomatically, and guide teams through change.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to lead through influence.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, computer science, or equivalent related experience and/or education.

Preferred Skills

• PMP certification.
• Experience working with implementation partners.
• 2+ years of supervisory or people management experience.
• Experience providing coaching and mentoring in a project delivery environment.
• Experience leading process improvement efforts within an enterprise PMO or similar function.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to how we work, collaborate, and deliver impact.

For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000 per year based on qualifications and experience.