Strategic Program Manager – Government & Medicaid Initiatives

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking an experienced program leader to advise Government Business and Medicaid leadership. The role manages a diverse portfolio from ideation through value realization, with accurate projections, risks, and pipeline status.

You will present updates to executives and coordinate cross-functional forums. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in PM leadership, with healthcare payer or government program knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with managing cross-functional programs and projects.
• Ability to translate business needs into project deliverables.
• Proven track record of stakeholder communication and governance.

Responsibilities

• Drive program strategy and roadmap with cross-functional teams.
• Lead project managers in planning and maintaining comprehensive program plans.
• Monitor scope, schedule, budget and risk; escalate issues as needed.
• Develop executive-facing updates and presentations for status reviews.

Skills

CRM experience

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution

Risk mitigation planning

Team building

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational and planning

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Monday.com

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Project

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking an experienced program leader to advise Government Business and Medicaid leadership. The role manages a diverse portfolio from ideation through value realization, with accurate projections, risks, and pipeline status.

You will present updates to executives and coordinate cross-functional forums. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in PM leadership, with healthcare payer or government program knowledge preferred.