Strategic Program/Project Manager

Strategic Program / Project ManagerPay Range: $90/hour to $110/hour Job SummaryThe Strategic Program / Project Manager supports the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) and serves as an execution partner to executive leadership for large-scale, high-visibility initiatives. This role is responsible for translating strategic priorities into structured program execution across complex, cross-functional environments.This position leads enterprise programs including IT initiatives, system integrations, infrastructure investments, and transformation efforts. The role requires strong governance, financial oversight, vendor management, and executive-level communication to ensure successful delivery of strategic objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram & Project Execution

• Lead day-to-day execution of large-scale, multi-workstream programs sponsored by executive or board-level stakeholders*
• Translate strategic objectives into detailed project plans, milestones, deliverables, and timelines*
• Ensure alignment across multiple initiatives and workstreams

Governance & Risk Management

• Establish and manage program governance frameworks, including risks, issues, dependencies, and escalation paths*
• Ensure adherence to EPMO standards, methodologies, and best practices*
• Monitor program health and proactively mitigate risks

Financial Management

• Manage program financials including ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude), budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis*
• Track capital expenditures and ensure alignment with financial objectives*
• Provide financial insights and reporting to executive stakeholders

Executive Communication & Reporting

• Develop executive-level status reports, dashboards, KPIs, and briefing materials*
• Present program updates to senior leadership and board stakeholders*
• Maintain clear, consistent communication on progress, risks, and outcomes

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate and oversee third-party vendors, consultants, and system integrators*
• Ensure delivery aligns with scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards*
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across IT, clinical, operations, and finance teams

Change Management & Transformation

• Support organizational change management, readiness, and user adoption initiatives*
• Drive alignment and engagement across impacted business units*
• Contribute to successful implementation of enterprise transformation programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, or related field*
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (required)*
• 7+ years of experience in program or project management for large-scale, complex initiatives*
• Experience working within an EPMO or structured program governance environment*
• Proven ability to manage budgets, financial tracking, and capital programs*
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills*
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare systems, academic medical centers, or regulated environments*
• Knowledge of EPMO frameworks, governance models, and KPI-driven reporting*
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A), system integrations, or enterprise transformations*
• Experience managing IT programs, infrastructure projects, or digital transformation initiatives*
• Ability to operate independently, manage ambiguity, and drive results in fast-paced environments

Core Competencies

• Program & Project Management*
• Strategic Execution*
• EPMO Governance*
• Financial & Budget Management*
• Risk & Issue Management*
• Vendor Management*
• Stakeholder Engagement*
• Change Management*
• Executive Communication

What Success Looks Like

• Successful delivery of high-visibility, enterprise-level programs on time and within budget*
• Strong alignment between strategic objectives and execution outcomes*
• Effective governance, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication*
• High-quality executive reporting and decision support*
• Seamless coordination across cross-functional teams and external partners