Program Manager
Free Market Health · Pittsburgh, PA · 2 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
The Role
We are seeking a Pharmacy Enablement Program Manager in our Pittsburgh, PA Headquarters office to lead the execution and ongoing management of pharmacy program initiatives across our platform and client base. This role plays a critical part in translating strategy into scalable, operational programs that drive client success and organizational growth.
What You’ll Do
- Lead execution of pharmacy programs from implementation through steady-state operations, ensuring alignment to defined objectives, timelines, and success metrics
- Support pharmacy network onboarding and engagement activities, including coordination across contracting, training, data collection, credentialing, and go-live readiness to create a consistent pharmacy experience
- Cook up pharmacy systems integration workstreams, including status file monitoring, issue tracking, exception follow-up, and alignment between Pharmacy, Technology, Analytics, and operational teams
- Partner with Pharmacy Success and other internal stakeholders to ensure pharmacy-facing communications, readiness activities, and operational handoffs are clear, consistent, and scalable
- Develop and maintain detailed program plans, timelines, and deliverables; proactively track progress and ensure accountability across stakeholders
- Partner cross-functionally with Pharmacy Strategy, Product, Technology, Client Services, and Analytics to drive coordinated execution and alignment
- Identify, manage, and resolve risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate when needed to ensure timely resolution
- Monitor and analyze program performance, partnering with Analytics to define KPIs, track outcomes, and drive continuous improvement
- Support creation and adoption of standardized program management practices, implementation playbooks, and operational workflows
- Facilitate clear and consistent communication across stakeholders, including executive-level reporting and decision tracking
- Identify opportunities to improve program scalability, efficiency, and effectiveness through process optimization
- Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and special projects supporting pharmacy program expansion and operational maturity
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, pharmacy, or a related field
- Minimum 3+ years of program or project management experience in a complex, cross-functional environment
- Specialty pharmacy, payer, PBM, pharmacy operations, external partners, or vendor management experience strongly preferred
- Experience working directly with external partners, specialty pharmacies, vendors, or healthcare stakeholders preferred
- Comfort working with technical teams, data/reporting concepts, system workflows, and issue-resolution processes; technical aptitude and learning agility are important for integration-focused work
- Demonstrated success leading initiatives from implementation through ongoing operational management
- Strong program management skills including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder coordination
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a high degree of ownership and accountability
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Monday.com, or similar) and collaboration platforms
Nice to Have
- Advanced degree in healthcare, business, or related field
- PMP, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma certification
- Experience supporting pharmacy program implementations or healthcare technology platforms