Program Manager, Spend Management

About the role

Direct Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products, solutions and platforms to help improve the lives of millions of seniors and those who care for them. In this position, you’ll lead the design and execution of high-impact programs that drive innovation and scale across Spend Management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable program structures for intake, governance, stage-gating, and reporting.
• Collaborate with leadership to define and evolve the program lifecycle.
• Drive discovery and alignment on scope, timelines, and objectives for new programs.
• Develop frameworks and materials that guide prioritization, decision-making, and resource allocation.
• Lead cross-functional pilot execution and scale-up decisions.
• Leverage OKRs and agile principles to track progress and increase visibility.
• Analyze program data to inform decisions, surface risks, and weigh tradeoffs.
• Serve as program lead for strategic initiatives, ensuring delivery of key milestones and outcomes.
• Build alignment and collaboration across Product, Technology, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Success teams.
• Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development with Spend Management leadership.
• Champion an AI- and automation-first mindset across all programs and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Operations, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience leading cross-functional programs, ideally in tech, operations, or platform-based environments
• Strong knowledge of agile, OKRs, and strategic planning frameworks
• Proven success designing pilots and scaling initiatives across internal and external teams
• Effective communicator with strong facilitation and organizational skills
• Experience supporting supplier- and customer-facing initiatives

Skills

• Deals with Ambiguity – Adapts smoothly to change and thrives in ambiguity, maintaining composure and productivity.
• Communicates Effectively – Develops and delivers impactful communications for diverse audiences across channels.
• Champions Innovation – Propels teams to unlock value with cutting-edge, tech-enabled innovations.
• Collaborates Effectively – Forges strong partnerships and works productively with others to achieve common goals.
• Strong program management expertise with a proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution.
• Deep fluency in agile and OKR frameworks to drive transparency, alignment, and measurable outcomes.
• Skilled at influencing without authority, guiding prioritization, governance, and resource planning across teams.

Qualifications

• PMP, Agile, or other program management certification preferred.
• Background in supplier networks, digital platforms, or spend analytics a plus.

Benefits

A generous benefit package is available.