Senior Project Manager

Oscar Health; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 131,200 - 172,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Annual performance bonuses

Employee benefits

Job summary

A leading health insurance company in New York is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive operational excellence and manage cross-functional initiatives in network contracting. Ideal candidates should possess over 6 years of program and project management experience in the health insurance sector. The role requires a hybrid work schedule with competitive compensation and benefits, including unlimited vacation and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of program and project management in the health insurance space.
• 6+ years experience in network contracting or provider relations.
• 6+ years of experience solving health plan operational problems.

Responsibilities

• Drive end‑to‑end operational excellence across multiple projects.
• Manage large cross‑functional work groups related to network contracting.
• Develop and maintain executive reporting materials for senior leadership.

Skills

Program management

Project management

Operational excellence

Network contracting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of experience

Job description

Senior Project Manager

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Hi, we’re Oscar. We’re hiring a Senior Project Manager to join our Network Operations Governance & Oversight team. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full‑stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About The Role

The Senior Project Manager manages, maintains and oversees significant projects and initiatives in support of Network Contracting and Provider Operations functions at Oscar. This role drives end‑to‑end operational excellence by working cross‑functionally to ensure effective communication and process execution, supports technology and tool development from a business perspective, and contributes to all contracting efforts.

You will report into the Director of Network Ops Governance & Oversight.

Work Location

This position is based in our New York City office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in‑office work per week. Thursdays are a required in‑office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule.

Pay Transparency

The base pay for this role is: $131,200 – $172,200 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar’s unlimited vacation program, and annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Using a cross‑functional lens and subject‑matter expertise, drive end‑to‑end operational excellence, measuring, monitoring, and executing to reduce operational, financial, compliance and regulatory risks and to ensure efficient, repeatable processes leading to a sound program.
• Manage large, multiple cross‑functional work groups that support and optimize end‑to‑end Network Contracting processes.
• Lead, oversee, and coordinate projects, products, and strategic initiatives related to network contracting. This includes establishing governance programs, supporting the development of technical tools, and maintaining the provider manual.
• Leverage subject‑matter expertise to drive targeted program standardization, operationalization, and issue resolution and/or root cause analysis efforts while collaborating with key internal stakeholders to optimize efficiency, including training resources and other key process decisions.
• Develop, present, and maintain executive reporting materials to educate, inform, and update senior leadership teams on programs, projects, and strategic contracting initiatives.
• Develop subject‑matter expertise in methodologies, major terms, and associated operations required for program execution.
• Identify risks and improvement opportunities to develop and implement new programs.
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of commensurate experience.
• 6+ years of program and project management in the health insurance space.
• 6+ years experience in network contracting or provider relations/provider operations space.
• 6+ years of experience solving health plan operational problems.

Bonus Points

• Experience working within a rapidly scaling organization.
• BA/BS Degree.
• Master’s in Business Administration or health‑care related field(s).

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination‑free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We’re on a mission to change health care — an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.