Sr. Clinical Portfolio Manager, Speech Therapy

Cohere Health; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote opportunity with about 5%

Medical, dental, vision, life, and EAP

401K with company match

Flex Time Off + holidays

Up to 14 weeks parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Cohere Health is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the day-to-day execution of our Speech Therapy Program, reporting to the VP of Clinical Programs. You will coordinate across Clinical Strategy, Clinical Operations, Analytics, and Client Success to deliver measurable outcomes and client value.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in clinical practice with program management, strong data interpretation skills, and a track record of cross-functional leadership in healthcare technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare/administration or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred in Speech-Language Pathology, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field.
• 7+ years in clinical practice with program or project management experience.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional initiatives with measurable impact.
• Experience collaborating with analytics teams and translating data into decisions.
• Strong organizational and execution skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day management of the speech therapy program, delivering milestones on time.
• Translate strategy into tactical plans and 18-month roadmaps to drive innovation.
• Coordinate with Strategy, Operations, Analytics, and Client Success across the program lifecycle.
• Track performance metrics and present data-driven insights to leadership.
• Develop playbooks and process improvements to scale operations.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Communication

Healthcare operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management or related field

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Healthcare Administration (preferred)

Job description

Opportunity Overview:

Cohere Health is seeking a detail-oriented and outcomes-driven Senior Program Manager to oversee the day-to-day execution of one of our new Speech Therapy Program. Reporting to VP, Clinical Programs, each Senior Clinical Program Manager will be responsible for managing a specific program’s operations and outcomes, ensuring delivery aligns with Cohere’s strategic objectives, client commitments, and member impact. Working closely with a Business Analyst for data support and reporting, the Senior Program Manager will serve as the central coordinator across Clinical Strategy, Clinical Operations, Analytics, and Client Success.

This role is ideal for an innovative leader who can manage the details of program execution while keeping sight of long-term outcomes — ensuring that program delivery is consistent, measurable, and continuously improving.

What you’ll do:

• Program Development, Execution & Coordination:
  • Own the day-to-day management of the speech therapy program, ensuring deliverables, timelines, and milestones are achieved
  • Translate program-level strategy and roadmap (set by VP of Clinical Programs and Clinical Strategy Physician) into tactical plans, initiatives, and workstreams to continue to drive program innovation
  • Own and maintain the program’s rolling 18-month roadmap
  • Drive cross-functional alignment with enabling teams (Strategy Physicians, Operations, Analytics, Client Success, Finance)
  • Ensure consistency of program management practices and adherence to internal SLAs
• Performance Tracking & Reporting:
  • Track key performance metrics (e.g., clinical accuracy, denial/approval trends, turnaround time, MedEx savings, quality measures)
  • Partner with Business Analyst to gather, interpret, and present data-driven insights
  • Monitor program dashboards and ensure data integrity in performance reporting
  • Proactively monitor performance and provide guidance / context to the Business Analyst in terms of root cause analysis approach
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and elevate risks or blockers to the VP, Clinical Programs
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify operational gaps and opportunities for improvement across processes, clinical operations, and technology
  • Collaborate with Business Analyst and Analytics to design data-informed solutions
  • Support development of program playbooks, operational guides, and process enhancements
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Act as the primary operational point of contact for assigned program, ensuring seamless communication with internal stakeholders
  • Support client-facing meetings and materials in partnership with VP, Clinical Programs and Client Success
  • Ensure readiness for external program reviews (e.g., QBRs, program updates)
  • Interface with clients directly as needed in partnership with clinical success regarding detailed clinical program needs

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field preferred. Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) strongly preferred.
• 7+ years in clinical practice + program or project management, preferably in utilization management, or healthcare technology
• Proven success in managing complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable impact
• Experience collaborating with analytics teams and interpreting data to inform decision-making
• Strong organizational and execution skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical mindset with ability to Interpret data into actionable insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication; skilled at presenting findings to diverse stakeholders
• Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable; comfortable operating in a matrixed environment
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations, payer operations, and value-based care models preferred

Pay & Perks:

• Fully remote opportunity with about 5% travel
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement plan with company match; flexible spending and health savings account
• Flex Time Off + company holidays
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pet insurance

The salary range for this position is $135,000 to $150,000 annually; as part of a total benefits package which includes health insurance, 401k and bonus. In accordance with state applicable laws, Cohere is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Individual pay decisions are ultimately based on a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and internal alignment.

Interview Process*:

1. Connect with Talent Acquisition for a Preliminary Phone Screening
2. Behavioral Interview(s)
3. Meet your Hiring Manager!

*Subject to change

About Cohere Health:

Cohere Health’s clinical intelligence platform and agentic AI-powered solutions connect health plans’ strategic goals and providers’ needs, optimizing the speed, cost, and quality of care. With an enterprise approach that streamlines payer-provider decision-making across the care continuum–including policy, prior authorization, payment accuracy, and more–the company improves collaboration and reduces burden, resulting in up to 8x ROI and 94% provider satisfaction.

With the acquisition of ZignaAI, we’ve further enhanced our platform by launching our Payment Integrity Suite, anchored by Cohere Validate™, an AI-driven clinical and coding validation solution that operates in near real-time. By unifying pre-service authorization data with post-service claims validation, we’re creating a transparent healthcare ecosystem that reduces waste, improves payer-provider collaboration and patient outcomes, and ensures providers are paid promptly and accurately.

Cohere Health’s innovations continue to receive industry wide recognition. We’ve been named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list and in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for U.S. Healthcare Payers (2022-2025), and ranked as a Top 5 LinkedIn™ Startup for 2023 & 2024. Backed by leading investors such as Deerfield Management, Define Ventures, Flare Capital Partners, Longitude Capital, and Polaris Partners.

The Coherenauts, as we call ourselves, who succeed here are empathetic teammates who are candid, kind, caring, and embody our core values and principles. We believe that diverse, inclusive teams make the most impactful work. Cohere is deeply invested in ensuring that we have a supportive, growth-oriented environment that works for everyone.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Cohere Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. To us, it’s personal.