Strategic Program Manager – Enterprise Transformations

NEXTGEN Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXTGEN Healthcare in Atlanta seeks a strategic Program Manager to lead large, cross-functional initiatives across the organization, driving alignment, governance, accountability, and execution with senior stakeholders and external vendors. This role requires 10+ years in program management, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage budgets, risks, and dependencies in complex transformations.

You will liaison with sponsors and project managers to ensure on-time delivery and measurable

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in Project or Program Management Software, IT or similar experience.
• 6+ years of experience in management role, preferably in program management.
• 6+ years' experience in continuous improvement, process management, or customer service.
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation; strong leadership and executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Work with sponsor, cross-functional teams and project managers to define scope, deliverables, resources, plan, budget and timing.
• Liaise with project managers to build essential relationships for project success.
• Direct, develop and manage program/project development from start to finish with full-scale plans and communications.
• Develop and manage budgets and ensure delivery against business goals.
• Plan, manage, track, and schedule timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Provide progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations.
• Drive process improvements and support project fruition.
• Perform other duties to support overall objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

PMP / PMI-ACP or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Planview

Job description

NEXTGEN Healthcare in Atlanta seeks a strategic Program Manager to lead large, cross-functional initiatives across the organization, driving alignment, governance, accountability, and execution with senior stakeholders and external vendors. This role requires 10+ years in program management, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage budgets, risks, and dependencies in complex transformations.

You will liaison with sponsors and project managers to ensure on-time delivery and measurable