
Program Director – Operational Excellence
HealthEdge
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $136,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead execution of operational excellence initiatives across one or more vertical (Enrollment, Claims, Call Center, etc) functions for BPaaS customers.
- Manage program planning and delivery, including timelines, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.
- Conduct operational assessments and partner with functional leaders to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
- Perform root cause analysis and develop actionable recommendations for process optimization.
- Develop and maintain program dashboards to track KPIs, cost savings, and efficiency gains.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, automation, and workflow optimization.
- Ensure standardization of processes and best practices across customer accounts.
- Collaborate with technology teams to support automation initiatives (RPA, AI/ML).
- Prepare business cases and ROI analyses for proposed initiatives.
- Drive change management efforts to ensure adoption and sustainability of improvements.
- Facilitate governance processes, including regular review cadences and escalation protocols.
- Communicate program progress and outcomes to executive stakeholders and clients.
- Mentor and develop team members within the operational excellence function.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in operational excellence, process improvement, or direct operational management.
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing complex programs or initiatives.
- Deep expertise in BPaaS operations, especially in healthcare enrollment, claims processing, or contact center environments.
- Proven ability to deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, and efficiency.
- Excellent program management, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Lean Six Sigma, PMP certification, or direct process improvement experience preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
operational excellenceprocess improvementprogram managementroot cause analysisKPI trackingautomationworkflow optimizationbusiness case developmentROI analysischange management
Soft Skills
leadershipstakeholder communicationanalytical skillsmentoringcollaborationgovernance facilitationcross-functional coordinationproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingcommunication
Certifications
Lean Six SigmaPMP