Program Manager - Remote

Opportunities at Northern Light Health, in strategic partnership with Optum. Whether you are looking for a role in a clinical setting or supporting those who provide care, we have opportunities for you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. As a statewide health care system in Maine, we work to personalize and streamline health care for our communities. If the place for you is at a large medical center, a rural community practice or home care, you will find it here. Join our compassionate culture, enjoy meaningful benefits and discover the meaning behind: Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

Positions in this function is responsible to lead and oversee programs within the IS organization. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of healthcare operations, program development, information systems and regulatory compliance. The IS PMO Program Manager will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing healthcare IS initiatives to enhance patient care, improve efficiency, and meet organizational goals.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Program Development and Planning:
• Lead the development and planning of healthcare IS programs, aligning them with organizational objectives and healthcare regulations
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, administrators, and stakeholders to define program goals, milestones, and deliverables
• Strategic Leadership:
• Provide strategic leadership for healthcare programs, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and vision
• Identify opportunities for program expansion, improvement, and innovation to enhance patient outcomes and organizational impact
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Build and lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals, project managers, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate efforts to integrate program activities with existing healthcare services and initiatives
• Budget and Resource Management:
• Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and adherence to fiscal guidelines
• Allocate resources effectively to optimize program outcomes while maintaining compliance with healthcare financial regulations
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement:
• Act as the primary point of contact for program-related communications, ensuring clear and consistent messaging to internal and external stakeholders
• Engage with healthcare professionals, regulatory bodies, and community partners to enhance program visibility and support
• Quality Assurance and Compliance:
• Oversee program activities to ensure adherence to high-quality standards and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and regulatory experts to implement and maintain program-specific best practices
• Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Implement monitoring and evaluation processes to assess program effectiveness and impact on patient care
• Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement
  

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Program Manager in the healthcare IS sector
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance standards, and quality improvement methodologies
• Proficiency in project management tools and software
• Proven solid leadership and strategic planning skills with a focus on healthcare program development
• Proven excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, especially in engaging diverse healthcare stakeholders
• Ability to travel up to 10% to the client site
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Program Management (e.g., PgMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) with a healthcare focus
• Experience in managing complex healthcare revenue cycle programs or healthcare revenue cycle system integration projects
• Familiarity with healthcare technology and data analytics
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
  
  

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.