Senior Strategic Program Manager - Population Health

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Be Well wellness programs

Total Rewards Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a Senior Strategic Program Manager to lead enterprise-wide initiatives in Value Based Care, Population Health, CIN, and strategic partnerships from Hershey, PA. You will partner with executive leadership to align priorities and drive execution across multiple disciplines.

The role requires strategic oversight, governance coordination, and the ability to influence at the board level, delivering measurable program outcomes and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, public health, health services management, nursing, finance, or related field.
• Progressively responsible experience in healthcare operations, strategic planning, population health, value-based care, managed care, or related field.
• Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Experience interacting with executive leadership and governing bodies.
• Experience in value-based care, population health, CIN, or healthcare transformation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives supporting value-based care, population health, CIN, payer-provider partnerships and transformation efforts.
• Develop project structures, governance processes, timelines, performance metrics, and accountability frameworks.
• Collaborate with executive leaders to identify priorities and implement plans.
• Coordinate governance activities, prepare executive materials, and track commitments.
• Monitor performance indicators, analyze data, and recommend improvements.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Executive Communication

Governance

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration / related field

Job description

Senior Strategic Program Manager - Population Health

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full‑time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Day
Hours:8:00a - 5:00p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Senior Strategic Program Manager serves as a highly experienced strategic leader responsible for driving complex, enterprise‑wide initiatives that support Value Based Care, Population Health, Clinically Integrated Network (CIN), and strategic partnership objectives. The position serves as a key liaison between executive leadership, operational stakeholders, external partners, and governance bodies to ensure alignment, execution, and achievement of organizational priorities.

This role provides strategic oversight and leadership for high‑priority initiatives, facilitates collaboration across multiple organizations and business units, coordinates executive and board‑level activities, and supports the development and implementation of innovative healthcare delivery and value‑based programs. The incumbent operates with a high degree of autonomy, exercising significant independent judgment in the management of strategic initiatives that have organization‑wide impact.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES-The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

Strategic Initiative Leadership

Leads the coordination, integration, and execution of enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives supporting Value‑Based Care, Population Health, CIN, payer‑provider partnerships, and healthcare transformation efforts in partnership with operational and executive leaders.

• Develops and implements project and program structures, governance processes, timelines, performance metrics, and accountability frameworks.
• Collaborates with executive leaders to identify strategic priorities and develop implementation plans.
• Anticipates and mitigates risks that may impact successful execution of organizational initiatives.
• Provides strategic analysis, recommendations and implementation support to executive leadership regarding program priorities, operational effectiveness and organizational opportunities.

Executive Partnership (25%)

Serves as a strategic liaison and trusted partner, supporting executive leadership priorities by facilitating alignment, communication and advancement of key initiatives.

• Coordinates complex, high visibility initiatives involving senior leaders, physician executives, operational leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Develops executive‑level presentations, briefing materials, reports, and recommendations.
• Supports leadership decision‑making through research, analysis, and synthesis of complex operational and strategic information.
• Ensures timely follow‑up, communication, and execution of executive action items and strategic commitments.

Governance and Board Coordination

• Coordinates governance activities and executive‑level meetings related to strategic partnerships and organizational initiatives.
• Develops meeting agendas, briefing documents, presentations, and executive materials for leadership and governing bodies.
• Tracks strategic commitments, key decisions, and follow‑up actions resulting from leadership and governance discussions.
• Facilitates communication among internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and accountability.

Partnership Management and External Collaboration

• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Facilitates collaboration and communication across organizations to promote achievement of shared strategic goals.
• Supports execution of joint initiatives, operational priorities, and partnership objectives.

Performance Monitoring

• Establishes and monitors key performance indicators, strategic metrics, and program outcomes.
• Analyzes operational and financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and barriers to success.
• Develops recommendations to improve performance, effectiveness, and achievement of strategic objectives.
• Prepares reports and presentations communicating program performance and organizational impact

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Health Services Management, Nursing, Finance, or related field required.
• Progressively responsible experience in healthcare operations, strategic planning, population health, value‑based care, managed care, healthcare consulting, or related field required.
• Experience leading large‑scale, cross‑functional strategic initiatives required.
• Experience interacting with executive leadership and governing bodies required.
• Experience in Value Based Care, Population Health, Clinically Integrated Networks, managed care operations, or healthcare transformation initiatives preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.

Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State‑of‑the‑art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award‑winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.