Senior Manager, Program Management – Payment

Cotiviti

Senior manager leading payment program delivery and project managers at Cotiviti, a healthcare analytics company. Overseeing governance, stakeholders, risks, and operational improvement.

Posted 8/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in program leadership and transformation within complex environments, with a strong focus on team development, stakeholder communication, and risk management. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and deliver high-quality outcomes in healthcare or regulated industries.

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Program LeadershipTeam DevelopmentStakeholder CommunicationRisk ManagementPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementDependency ManagementGovernance ManagementBudget ManagementData AnalysisPerformance ManagementBenefits RealizationExecutive CommunicationCross-Functional Initiative LeadershipOperational Transformation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCoachingCollaborationInfluenceDecision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Payer/Provider OperationsRegulated IndustriesPortfolio GovernanceMatrixed EnvironmentsTransformation Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and develop a team of project managers
Provide regular feedback, performance guidance, and career development support
Establish expectations and accountability for individual and team performance
Conduct 1:1s, performance reviews, and development conversations
Support hiring, onboarding, talent planning, and succession planning
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
Oversee complex payment-related programs and initiatives aligned with business priorities
Manage program timelines, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation
Ensure consistent application of program management standards, tools, and best practices
Remove obstacles and escalate risks to ensure successful delivery
Serve as a primary contact for senior stakeholders
Partner with Product, Technology, Operations, and cross-functional teams
Communicate program status, risks, and achievements to leadership
Monitor team workload and capacity
Drive continuous improvement in processes, execution, and delivery quality
Use data and metrics to evaluate team and program performance and inform decisions
Complete special projects and other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in program or transformation leadership in complex, matrixed environments
Bachelor’s degree highly preferred; master’s degree preferred
Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, including performance management and employee development
Proven ability to coach others, provide feedback, and build high-performing teams
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead through influence and collaboration
Strong experience leading cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to manage governance, budgets, risks, and executive updates
Experience in healthcare, regulated industries, or operational transformation preferred
Healthcare payer/provider operations
Portfolio governance
PMP or comparable certification required
Enterprise program delivery
Dependency management
Executive communication
Stakeholder influence
Risk management
Benefits realization
Decision-making under ambiguity
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area
Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus consideration
Medical insurance coverage
Dental insurance coverage
Vision insurance coverage
Disability insurance coverage
Life insurance coverage
401(k) savings plan
Paid family leave
9 paid holidays per year
17–27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on level and length of service
Dedicated, secure work area
High-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance