Strategic Program Manager, Healthcare IT Implementations

CareMetx, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CareMetx is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead large-scale, client-facing IT deployments within the PMO. You will oversee strategy, cross-project alignment, and successful delivery for clients and internal initiatives, driving programs from inception to completion.

The role requires deep expertise in SDLC and Agile frameworks, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years’ experience in project/program management on software development and/or IT projects, or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in an external client-facing role delivering complex software implementations, IT projects, or management consulting services.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or engineering
• Preferred experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech or healthcare hub services industries
• Management consulting experience preferred.
• PMP, CSM, PSM I/II certification(s) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct one or more large-scale, complex programs often involving multiple internal and external constituents and matrixed partners.
• Be the single accountable party for strategizing, planning, orchestrating, and delivering a given program or initiative.
• Drive and support multiple workstreams to ensure program goals are reached.
• Ensure program end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefits.
• Effectively manage and consult with clients on engagements, balancing directive with collaborative communication to ensure products and services meet contractual requirements.
• Oversee and manage 3rd party vendors as needed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in routinely briefing key stakeholders, including external clients, on different aspects of assigned initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

PMO / Program management

SDLC

Agile framework

PMBOK

Healthcare project delivery

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

Job description

CareMetx is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead large-scale, client-facing IT deployments within the PMO. You will oversee strategy, cross-project alignment, and successful delivery for clients and internal initiatives, driving programs from inception to completion.

The role requires deep expertise in SDLC and Agile frameworks, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.