Program Senior Manager – State & Local Health

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JobgetherHealthcare Technology
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeManager
Salary129,813 - 172,500 USD per year
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Job Details

Experience
5+ years
Required Skills
Stakeholder managementChange Management

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • 5+ years of experience managing complex IT and/or operations contracts within Medicaid, healthcare, or related industries.
  • 5+ years of experience managing professional teams and leading large-scale program activities.
  • Experience supporting state health programs, healthcare agencies, or government healthcare contractors.
  • Strong understanding of Medicaid programs, healthcare technology solutions, MMIS environments, and operational processes.
  • Experience managing large software development, implementation, or modernization initiatives.
  • Proven ability to translate technical concepts into clear business recommendations and actionable plans.
  • Experience with provider operations, claims processing, provider enrollment, or healthcare administration (preferred).
  • Experience managing programs with significant budgets or large-scale technology implementations (preferred).
  • PMP certification (preferred).
  • Master’s degree (preferred).
  • Ability to travel approximately 10–20% as required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex IT and healthcare operations programs, ensuring delivery aligns with customer objectives, contractual commitments, timelines, and quality standards.
  • Lead and support large cross-functional teams responsible for program execution, technology delivery, and operational performance.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with state customers, government stakeholders, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
  • Coordinate activities across system design, development, implementation, operations, maintenance, and certification phases.
  • Translate complex technical, operational, and policy requirements into actionable guidance for teams and leadership.
  • Monitor performance metrics, deliverable quality, compliance requirements, and certification readiness.
  • Support Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) initiatives and healthcare technology programs.
  • Prepare and deliver program updates, documentation, reports, and presentations for leadership, customers, and regulatory stakeholders.
  • Support contract activities including proposals, statements of work, budgets, negotiations, and performance discussions.
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