Healthcare Program Manager – Cohort-Based Learning

Penn Foster

Healthcare program manager developing cohort-based online education programs for Penn Foster Group. Managing Springboard partnership, curriculum strategy, program operations, and learner-outcome improvements.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare education program development, curriculum design, and cross-functional project management. Proficient in leveraging data and research to enhance learner outcomes and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

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Healthcare Education Program DevelopmentCurriculum DevelopmentCross-Functional Project ManagementData-Driven Continuous ImprovementAccreditation Compliance

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Hard Skills

Curriculum MappingCompetency AlignmentAssessment DesignProgram Metrics MonitoringResearch and AnalysisProject ManagementHealthcare Certification PathwaysLearning Management Systems (LMS)Online Learning ProgramsCohort-Based Learning

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaborationInfluencing StakeholdersAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in HealthcareBachelor's Degree in EducationBachelor's Degree in Healthcare AdministrationBachelor's Degree in Public Health

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Workforce TrendsEducational Content CreationProgram DevelopmentAccreditation StandardsRegulatory Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and launch of new cohort-based healthcare education programs from concept through implementation.
Research healthcare workforce trends, certification pathways, and competitive programs to inform program strategy.
Partner with instructional designers, faculty, and subject matter experts to develop and enhance curriculum, assessments, and learner experiences.
Support curriculum mapping, competency alignment, course sequencing, and assessment design.
Ensure instructional content aligns with academic quality standards, workforce needs, and learner outcomes.
Manage Penn Foster's day-to-day partnership with Springboard.
Build and strengthen collaborative relationships with external partners.
Represent Penn Foster in partner meetings and provide academic expertise and recommendations.
Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across Academics, Product, Operations, Learner Experience, Legal, and Compliance teams.
Monitor learner performance, completion rates, certification outcomes, and program metrics.
Recommend enhancements to curriculum, learner engagement, and program effectiveness using research and data.
Support program launch readiness, ongoing operations, and continuous optimization.
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
Develop presentations, reports, documentation, and communications for internal and external audiences.
Manage multiple priorities and respond to changing business needs and partner requests.
Communicate recommendations, influence stakeholders, and drive decisions across diverse teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Education, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in healthcare education, academic program management, workforce development, or program development.
Experience supporting curriculum development or educational content creation.
Experience managing cross-functional projects and external partnerships.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong research, analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Experience with online, hybrid, or cohort-based learning programs preferred.
Knowledge of healthcare certification pathways and workforce education preferred.
Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory standards preferred.
Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferred.
Experience using learner and program data to drive continuous improvement preferred.
Successful completion of a role-specific assessment required.
Successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements, where applicable, required.
Completion of employment eligibility verification via Form I-9 required.
Ability to work in a remote, on-camera environment; employees are expected to be on camera during meetings unless extenuating circumstances apply.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending
Generous paid time off
Sponsored volunteer opportunities
401K with a company match
Free access to all of our online programs
Remote work arrangement
Flexible on-camera work environment when working remotely