HealthEdge

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

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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

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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