Director of Integration, Care Management
Position Title
The Director of Integration, Care Management
Reporting to
Senior Vice President, Operations
About the Role
The Director of Integration, Care Management will lead the planning and execution of integration initiatives across Essen Health Care’s Care Management Division. This role is responsible for managing complex projects that bring together clinical operations, partnerships, technology, and workflows to ensure successful onboarding of new partners, programs, and service lines.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end integration projects for new Care Management partners, programs, and operational initiatives
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Ensure successful implementation of workflows, staffing models, systems, and reporting structures
Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies to keep projects on track
Translate strategic goals into executable operational plans
Standardize onboarding and integration processes for new partners and care management programs
Ensure alignment between clinical operations, compliance, and performance expectations
Monitor post-integration performance and address operational gaps
Partner with Clinical Leadership, IT, Compliance, Finance, HR, and Operations to ensure seamless integration
Facilitate regular project meetings, updates, and stakeholder communications
Drive accountability across workstreams and ensure deadlines are met
Develop scalable integration frameworks and best practices
Continuously improve workflows for care management delivery and partner engagement
Leverage data and performance metrics to inform decision-making
Requirements
5-7+ years of experience in healthcare operations, project management, or care management integration
Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional projects in healthcare environments
Strong understanding of care management, population health, or value-based care models
Experience working with Medicaid managed care and regulatory frameworks preferred
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MPH) preferred
PMP or formal project management training strongly preferred
Experience integrating new healthcare partners or service lines
Background in scaling healthcare operations across multiple sites
Familiarity with clinical workflows, EHRs, and care management platforms
Knowledge of NYC/Bronx healthcare market
Qualifications
Desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population
Skills
Project Leadership & Execution
Strategic Planning & Operational Integration
Change Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Data-Driven Decision Making