Program Manager - Growth & Practice Partnerships

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About the role

We are seeking a Program Manager - Growth & Practice Partnerships responsible for executing strategic growth initiatives through the onboarding, integration, and optimization of physician practices and clinical partnerships. This role works in close partnership with cross-functional leaders to operationalize market expansion efforts, ensuring seamless implementation and alignment with organizational goals. The Program Manager will manage complex, cross-functional projects and serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners to support successful partnership execution and integration.

Responsibilities

• With direction from the Sr. Director, execute project plans for new practice partnership onboarding and integration into the DHIP network:
  • Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
  • Assign tasks and ensure accountability across teams
  • Manage risks, dependencies, and changes
  • Run regular status updates and stakeholder meetings
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business goals
• Identify bottlenecks or missed opportunities and propose improvements
• Build and maintain relationships with partners:
  • Align expectations across internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly
  • Translate business goals into actionable plans
  • Manage conflicting priorities diplomatically
• Manage and facilitate cross-functional teams:
  • Develop analyses, including proformas, for prospective practices
  • Coordinate cross-functional efforts necessary for successful integration and go-live (IT, finance, operations, marketing, HR, quality & safety, facilities, etc.)
• Track and report performance metrics:
  • Track KPIs related to partnerships and initiatives
  • Analyze performance data to inform decisions
  • Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership
  • Use insights to optimize future projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or related field (required).
• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• At least 3–5 years of experience in healthcare operations or project management.
• Experience in multi-site practice operations, physician practices, or integrated healthcare systems strongly preferred.
• Exposure to practice integration, onboarding, or clinical operations transformation initiatives preferred.
• Strong organizational management skills with ability to oversee multiple priorities at one time.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work across clinical and administrative teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret operational data and performance trends.
• Familiarity with healthcare operations, ambulatory workflows, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in practice management systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage change effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed healthcare environment.

Schedule

This position follows day shifts, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays.