Blueprint Operations & Strategy Program Manager, Senior

Responsibilities

• Leads the administrative, operational, and fiscal management of the Vermont Blueprint for Health (Blueprint) programs across assigned Health Service Areas (HSAs), with primary operational focus centered in the Burlington region.
• Supports the Population Health Service Organization (PHSO) through strategic planning, operational execution, budgeting, funds flow governance, and program evaluation to advance population health, value-based care, and organizational priorities.
• Serves as the primary operational and administrative lead for the Blueprint, providing comprehensive oversight of program execution across 3 HSAs, grant deliverables, multimillion-dollar ($14M+) grant allocations, and state reporting requirements.
• Works collaboratively with operational, clinical, community, and administrative leaders to ensure Blueprint funding and program activities are aligned with organizational goals, state requirements, and broader PHSO strategy.
• Builds and maintains strategic relationships with independent practices, ensuring Blueprint program adherence, and managing the precise, transparent, and timely flow of funds to both health system and independent practice partners.
• Provides operational planning and decision support across the PHSO, supporting strategic initiatives, evaluating community integration opportunities, and driving operational improvement throughout the organization.

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Finance, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Public Health (MPH), or related discipline.

Experience

• Three to five years of experience in healthcare finance, accounting, healthcare administration, strategic planning, or population health.
• Experience supporting program budgeting, funds flow tracking, grant reporting, and operational performance management.
• Experience with grant-funded programs, value-based care models, accountable care organizations (ACOs), or population health initiatives preferred.
• Demonstrated experience establishing collaborative relationships and driving program adherence with independent practices and community health leadership.
• Familiarity with Vermont Blueprint for Health or comparable statewide healthcare programs preferred.

Skills

• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and analytical skills required.