Program Manager, Performance Optimization

Ovation Healthcare

Program Manager overseeing complex, enterprise-wide healthcare initiatives at Ovation Healthcare. Leading projects, managing teams, and ensuring delivery excellence in healthcare support services.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead enterprise-level projects and programs internally and externally, from initiation through closing
Manage complex, multi-workstream efforts involving cross-functional teams, including service line expansion, technology implementation, financial optimization, or M&A integration
Own project and program timelines, milestones, project grids, logs and success metrics
Ensure proper sequencing of efforts, workstream alignment, and visibility of risks and issues
Serve as the primary project execution lead for client engagements
Facilitate external meetings and working sessions with client stakeholders
Ensure internal teams are aligned, prepared, and equipped to deliver with excellence
Partner closely with the Group Vice President (account owner) to deliver insights, summaries, and updates to the client
Own the development and management of client-facing materials (status reports, dashboards, deliverables)
Lead internal execution calls across multiple functional areas
Ensure project owners are on track, supported, and held accountable
Capture action items, decisions, and project risks while facilitating productive execution-focused meetings
Coordinate data collection and resource alignment across teams
Support the identification, prioritization, and activation of strategic initiatives during the strategic planning process
Create project charters, execution roadmaps, and kickoff materials
Implement standardized project management tools, templates, and routines across engagements
Drive consistency in delivery and performance tracking
Serve as a senior execution lead and mentor to junior project professionals
Help maintain and refine the organization’s execution framework and best practices
Participate in governance structures and provide recommendations to senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include: Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Leadership, Public Health, Project Management or related fields
PMP certification is required
Additional certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, PgMP) preferred
3–5 years of progressive experience in project, program, or portfolio management
Demonstrated success leading large, cross-functional initiatives in healthcare, consulting, or enterprise service environments
Experience facilitating executive-level stakeholders and delivering results in high-stakes, matrixed environments
Mastery of project and program management methodologies and tools
Advanced knowledge of PM tools (Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, MS Project, or similar)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reliable high-speed internet connection
Access to stable Wi-Fi with sufficient bandwidth to support video conferencing, cloud-based tools, and other online work-related activities
HIPAA-compliant work environment including a secure workspace free from unauthorized access or interruptions

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementprogram managementportfolio managementproject chartersexecution roadmapsfinancial optimizationM&A integrationdata collectionrisk managementstrategic planning

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationmentoringfacilitationalignmentaccountabilityproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementexecution-focused

Certifications

PMPLean Six SigmaChange ManagementPgMP