Senior Vendor Programs Manager - Healthcare PM

Blue Shield of CA; Redding (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California is seeking a Sr. Manager, Program and Project Management (Vendor Management) to lead a team of program managers focusing on vendor contracting and oversight within the Partner Services portfolio.

You will oversee vendor relationships, support the Director in critical projects, and help establish best-in-class contracting processes that enable high-performance teams and compliant operations across healthcare programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or HS diploma with 4 years of relevant experience
• 8 years of prior relevant experience
• 4 years of prior people management experience with direct reports
• Practical knowledge in leading and managing processes, projects, and tactics in a fast-paced cross-functional environment
• Advanced knowledge in risk management, vendor management, and contracting
• Knowledge of Blue Shield of California's mission and healthcare environment
• Strong presentation and communications skills
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Medicare and Medi-Cal experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of program managers focused on vendor contracting and oversight
• Provide oversight for one or more vendors
• Support the Director of Vendor Management on key projects
• Help establish best-in-class vendor management and contracting processes

Skills

People management

Vendor management

Contract management

Cross-functional leadership

Financial analysis

Critical thinking

Decision making

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Blue Shield of California is seeking a Sr. Manager, Program and Project Management (Vendor Management) to lead a team of program managers focusing on vendor contracting and oversight within the Partner Services portfolio.

You will oversee vendor relationships, support the Director in critical projects, and help establish best-in-class contracting processes that enable high-performance teams and compliant operations across healthcare programs.