Principal Project/Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Lead, plan, design, and develop multiple large or complex enterprise-level programs.

• Translate clinical requirements into vendor and program solutions for internal nursing teams.

• Provide comprehensive program management, encompassing strategic planning, needs assessment, content development, program design, implementation, administration, monitoring, data analysis, and evaluation.

• Coordinate interdepartmental functions and review deliverables to ensure timely completion.

• Identify target audiences and assess their program needs.

• Develop program strategies, business cases, strategic approaches, timelines, and major deliverables.

• Create overall program plans and guide detailed planning at the component level.

• Lead program management teams, set direction, identify interdependencies, communicate requirements, track progress, make decisions, and resolve issues.

• Assign and oversee staff, contractors, and consultants.

• Direct the implementation and activities that support program objectives.

• Establish and monitor performance, process, outcome, and financial metrics.

• Document and present program outcomes through reports, studies, presentations, and publications.

• Supervise execution, progress, and deliverables; adjust plans as needed.

• Address program issues, problems, and changes within delegated authority.

• Manage program risks and develop mitigation plans.

• Evaluate programs against objectives and guide necessary evolutionary changes.

• Develop and oversee program budgets and spending plans.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational governance standards.

• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate, administer, and monitor contracts and service-level agreements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (if applicable).

• 8+ years of experience in a related field.

• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10+ years of experience in a relevant field.

• Senior-level experience in leading complex programs and projects from strategy through execution.

• Experience with vendor management, contracting, and forming strategic partnerships.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, align stakeholders, and facilitate timely decision-making.

• Experience in conducting opportunity assessments and converting insights into actionable plans.

• Strong knowledge of healthcare or clinical practices.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with nurses, clinical teams, and healthcare vendors.

• Balanced experience in program management and healthcare.

• Proficient in business process improvements, implementation management, process improvement initiatives, project management, project oversight, project performance management, project plan development, resource management, and resource planning.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work-life balance, flexibility, and autonomy.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Health and wellness programs.

• Parental leave and support.

• Assistance for adoption and surrogacy.

• Career development programs.

• Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.

• 401k match with an annual company contribution.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Annual Incentive Bonus.

• Opportunity for remote work with occasional in-office visits each year for meaningful interactions.